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$119+ Cheap flights from Chicago

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CHI — MEL
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 20 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Qantas Airways

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
On average, Qantas Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chicago (avg. price of $2,083).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 February 2026.

Sun 12/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 15/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,261
Tue 21/412:50
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops27h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 29/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,271
Wed 15/408:40
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 29/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/2$1,275
Sun 12/412:50
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops27h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 15/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops21h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$1,290
Tue 9/615:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Thu 9/710:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,302
Wed 22/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Thu 30/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,315
Tue 2/615:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 5/610:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/2$1,321
Fri 3/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 15/410:00
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/2$1,322
Thu 19/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Fri 10/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,351
Thu 19/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,352
Sat 7/316:49
ORD
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SYD
2 stops47h 21m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/311:20
SYD
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ORD
1 stop19h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,362
Wed 25/314:58
ORD
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SYD
2 stops37h 52m
Qantas Airways
Wed 15/409:10
SYD
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ORD
1 stop20h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,383

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

15:40-07:05

1 stop24h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 5/6

10:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

$1,321

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

12:50-07:05

2 stops27h 15m

Brisbane

Thu 30/4

10:00-20:05

2 stops25h 05m

$1,329

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

15:45-07:05

2 stops48h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 9/4

10:00-14:43

1 stop19h 43m

$1,377

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

15:35-11:30

2 stops28h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 8/4

20:45-14:43

2 stops32h 58m

$1,407

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

15:40-13:55

2 stops31h 45m

Adelaide

Mon 20/4

21:20-14:43

2 stops31h 53m

$1,420

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

08:40-07:05

2 stops31h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 16/6

10:00-13:07

2 stops42h 07m

$1,458

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/5

13:01-11:30

3 stops31h 29m

Brisbane

Sun 10/5

10:00-17:01

2 stops46h 01m

$1,472

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

13:55-11:30

3 stops30h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 8/4

20:45-14:43

2 stops32h 58m

$1,508

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/6

20:40-13:55

2 stops50h 45m

Adelaide

Tue 11/8

20:00-14:41

2 stops33h 11m

$1,572

ChicagoAdelaide

ORD - ADL

ORDADL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/6

13:00-13:55

2 stops34h 25m

Adelaide

Tue 11/8

20:00-14:41

2 stops33h 11m

$1,573

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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 18 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 $512). Flying from Chicago in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,360). 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 $1,271

What are popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

Chicago offers frequent flights to New York (1,508 flights per day), Detroit (1,046 flights per day) and Atlanta (640 flights per day).

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $198
Memphis
Memphis
From $165
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $475

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Chicago?

The cheapest city to fly to from Chicago is Toronto, with prices starting at $96. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Toronto
Toronto
From $96
Memphis
Memphis
From $165
Boston Logan Intl
Boston Logan Intl
From $182
San Diego
San Diego
From $185

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
995 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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
995 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
995 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

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 20 February 2026.

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

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Chicago are Atlanta, Ahmedabad, Boston. 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 ($304). Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Melbourne ($660).

  • 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 Melbourne from $1,156 round trip
    Fly from Chicago to Sydney from $1,158 round trip

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