Are there nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Chicago (ORD)?

No. The fastest connection is via Los Angeles, about 18h 29m of total flying time.

What is the fastest connection from Sydney (SYD) to Chicago (ORD)?

via Los Angeles ≈ 18h 29m, via San Francisco ≈ 18h 33m, via Honolulu ≈ 18h 38m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

from 30,000 ANA miles, from 47,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)・14,862 km

No nonstop flights. The fastest connection is via Los Angeles (LAX), about 18h 29m of flying time (layover not included).

With milesANA 30,000 miles+ (via HND)JAL 47,000 miles+ (via LAX)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

None.

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