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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago from $672

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — CHI
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$3,037

Round-trip from

$1,486
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Melbourne to Chicago (CHI)

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Chicago?

Flights from Melbourne to Chicago are generally found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago?

Find a great deal and save up to 100% by booking at least 51 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Melbourne to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $2,743.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Melbourne in October are about $2,896 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $1,330.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Chicago (MEL - CHI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Chicago at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Cathay Pacific for the route between Melbourne and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Consider these cheap Cathay Pacific flights we've found departing from Melbourne to Chicago. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 15/523:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/616:05ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$2,142
Wed 15/511:30MEL - ORD
2 stops41h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/616:05ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$2,215
Wed 15/523:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/616:05ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$2,217
Wed 1/514:25MEL - ORD
1 stop39h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/516:05ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$2,237
Wed 1/514:25MEL - ORD
1 stop39h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 12/516:05ORD - MEL
1 stop39h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$2,356

Cheap Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Melbourne and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Air Canada flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Chicago. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 15/520:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mAir Canada
Sun 2/616:00ORD - MEL
3 stops52h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,145
Wed 15/520:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mAir Canada
Sun 2/615:40ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,164
Wed 22/520:00MEL - ORD
3 stops39h 44mAir Canada
Wed 5/614:15ORD - MEL
3 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,441
Wed 1/520:40MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 44mAir Canada
Sat 11/514:15ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,448
Thu 1/806:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 06mAir Canada
Sun 25/806:00ORD - MEL
3 stops38h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,561
Mon 1/706:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 16mAir Canada
Tue 16/715:10ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,947
Mon 1/706:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 16mAir Canada
Thu 11/715:10ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$3,084

Cheap Melbourne to Chicago flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Chicago specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Melbourne to Chicago in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 30/420:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/515:40ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,103
Tue 30/420:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/514:15ORD - MEL
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,112
Tue 30/410:55MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/508:50ORD - MEL
1 stop32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,264
Tue 30/410:55MEL - ORD
1 stop27h 26mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/508:50ORD - MEL
1 stop32h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/3$2,384
Sun 31/308:50MEL - ORD
2 stops40h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/415:00ORD - MEL
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,479
Tue 30/420:30MEL - ORD
3 stops40h 34mAir Canada
Sun 12/514:15ORD - MEL
3 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,514
Mon 1/409:00MEL - ORD
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/418:45ORD - MEL
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,663
Mon 1/408:25MEL - ORD
1 stop46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/417:47ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,709
Sat 30/301:00MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/417:12ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,784

Melbourne to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Melbourne to Chicago in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 1/923:35MEL - ORD
2 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/917:25ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,857
Sun 3/1100:35MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/1107:30ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,022
Mon 4/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops46h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 26/1107:30ORD - MEL
2 stops41h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,051
Tue 30/420:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/515:40ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,103
Tue 30/420:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/514:15ORD - MEL
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,112
Wed 15/520:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/615:40ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,141
Wed 15/523:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/616:05ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$2,142
Wed 15/520:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mAir Canada
Sun 2/616:00ORD - MEL
3 stops52h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,145
Wed 15/520:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 54mAir Canada
Sun 2/615:40ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 18/3$2,164

One-way flights to Chicago from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Melbourne to Chicago. For those needing a return trip from Melbourne, there is a search form available above.
Sun 21/415:45MEL - ORD
3 stops53h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$672
Sun 21/415:45MEL - ORD
2 stops53h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$708
Wed 17/415:45MEL - ORD
3 stops58h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$747
Wed 17/415:45MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$797
Sat 20/412:45MEL - ORD
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$806
Wed 17/423:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$1,254
Fri 19/423:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$1,326
Fri 19/413:35MEL - ORD
2 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,355
Sat 20/419:20MEL - ORD
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,383

Find flights from Melbourne to Chicago within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

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Budget

$1,857 - $2,785

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 1/9

2 stops55h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/9

2 stops32h 45m

$1,857

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 15/5

1 stop29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/6

1 stop28h 10m

$2,142

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 15/5

2 stops32h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/6

3 stops52h 35m

$2,145

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

2 stops27h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/8

2 stops28h 10m

$2,197

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 1/5

1 stop20h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/5

2 stops34h 05m

$2,264

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 22/5

1 stop24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

1 stop20h 55m

$2,284

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 30/4

1 stop27h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop32h 25m

$2,384

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 29/7

2 stops32h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/8

2 stops32h 45m

$2,420

MelbourneChicago O'Hare Intl

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 29/6

2 stops33h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/7

2 stops35h 15m

$2,785

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/3

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Chicago, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Afternoon
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Chicago is currently $1,005 while a return flight costs $2,275. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago (average of $0). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,612). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

-5 - 23 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Air Canada and Air New Zealand from Melbourne to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very Good
998 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Chicago for under $1,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Chicago for under $1,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,857, but on average you can expect to pay $2,162.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chicago round-trip from $2,142. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $2,145, and Air New Zealand, from $2,197. Cathay Pacific is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chicago?

  • What does MEL to ORD mean?

    Melbourne Airport is MEL and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,303Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,392Average$2,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,502Average$2,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,767Average$2,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,815Average$2,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,394Average$3,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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