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$128+ Cheap flights from Chicago

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CHI — MEL
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Chicago

Discover essential information about flights departing from Chicago, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Chicago airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 5 March 2026.

Cheapest airline

Qantas Airways

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
On average, Qantas Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chicago (avg. price of $2,175).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 March 2026.

Wed 15/407:51
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops35h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/411:35
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,177
Sun 5/408:50
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop31h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 21/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops22h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/3$1,234
Thu 23/405:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,238
Mon 13/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,251
Mon 23/315:35
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop25h 10m
Air Canada
Tue 21/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/2$1,252
Tue 24/307:15
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops33h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 5/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/3$1,256
Fri 17/405:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,261
Sun 17/515:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,266
Sat 18/408:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,271
Wed 15/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops29h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 22/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop25h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/3$1,300
Fri 17/414:00
ORD
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MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,302
Mon 23/315:35
ORD
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BNE
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/510:00
BNE
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ORD
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,305

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

09:50-11:50

3 stops35h 30m

Adelaide

Tue 21/4

18:55-20:15

2 stops39h 50m

$1,344

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

14:00-11:50

3 stops31h 20m

Adelaide

Wed 22/4

19:35-19:25

3 stops38h 20m

$1,566

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

11:05-07:05

2 stops29h 00m

Brisbane

Fri 17/7

10:00-14:41

1 stop19h 41m

$1,630

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

14:26-08:30

1 stop26h 34m

Adelaide

Wed 25/3

14:15-21:37

1 stop22h 52m

$1,716

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

18:20-08:30

1 stop22h 40m

Adelaide

Mon 23/3

14:15-23:38

1 stop24h 53m

$1,716

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/6

22:45-06:30

1 stop40h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 5/7

10:30-22:59

1 stop27h 29m

$1,801

ChicagoCoolangatta

ORD - OOL

ORDOOL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

05:30-10:45

2 stops38h 15m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 12/8

11:55-21:47

2 stops24h 52m

$1,868

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

06:10-06:30

1 stop33h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 17/7

10:30-21:35

1 stop26h 05m

$1,872

ChicagoSydney

ORD - SYD

ORDSYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/7

18:30-06:50

1 stop21h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

09:15-23:45

1 stop29h 30m

$2,057

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

14:45-09:00

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

10:55-01:28

1 stop29h 33m

$2,067

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago (average of $564). Flying from Chicago in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,363). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Chicago?

When flying from Chicago check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,273

What are popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

Chicago offers frequent flights to New York (637 flights per day), Detroit (618 flights per day) and Toronto (606 flights per day).

New York
New York
From $115
Memphis
Memphis
From $165
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $476

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Chicago?

The cheapest city to fly to from Chicago is Toronto, with prices starting at $97. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Toronto
Toronto
From $97
New York
New York
From $115
Memphis
Memphis
From $165
Boston Logan Intl
Boston Logan Intl
From $182

Airline reviews for flights from Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Chicago. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Chicago. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 5 March 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Chicago are Atlanta, Boston, Austin. Atlanta, Boston, Ahmedabad are the most popular locations from Chicago year round.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Chicago. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to New York ($82). United Airlines flights from Chicago to Sioux City Sioux Gateway ($305). Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Melbourne ($661).

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago is September. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Chicago?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Chicago:
    Fly from Chicago to Sydney from $1,185 round trip
    Fly from Chicago to Melbourne from $1,246 round trip

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