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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago from $714

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Tue 3/308:10
MEL
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ORD
2 stops23h 31m
Air Canada
Tue 25/815:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/1$1,423
Sat 6/608:35
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 36m
Air New Zealand
Wed 17/616:17
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops30h 28m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$1,484
Mon 2/318:50
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops36h 51m
Air Canada
Mon 24/819:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/1$1,487
Wed 4/316:05
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/811:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,499
Tue 3/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/811:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,503
Wed 4/316:05
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops22h 24m
American Airlines
Wed 2/915:52
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,519
Tue 3/308:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 31m
Air Canada
Tue 1/919:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/1$1,521
Wed 4/310:10
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops24h 27m
Delta
Wed 2/914:00
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 50m
Delta
Deal found 22/1$1,530
Wed 4/310:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 09m
Delta
Mon 31/815:50
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops25h 00m
Delta
Deal found 22/1$1,530
Thu 5/308:00
MEL
-
ORD
3 stops28h 45m
Air Canada
Tue 1/919:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/1$1,539
Tue 3/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 25/818:03
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,546
Fri 13/306:40
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 01m
Air Canada
Fri 27/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/1$1,559

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,423

One-way from

$714

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,983
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 3/3-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 26m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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8/2
  • 8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 47m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
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MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

10:10-17:37

2 stops24h 27m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/9

14:00-07:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,530

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

10:10-17:37

2 stops24h 27m

Chicago Midway

Sun 30/8

18:45-07:50

2 stops46h 05m

$1,530

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

10:10-17:45

2 stops24h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 31/8

14:00-07:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,530

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:00-18:45

2 stops22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

21:15-09:00

1 stop43h 45m

$1,590

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

07:10-14:41

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

15:35-15:35

2 stops31h 00m

$1,595

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

11:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

21:15-08:30

1 stop43h 15m

$1,602

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

10:10-17:40

2 stops24h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sun 15/3

18:34-07:00

2 stops44h 26m

$1,604

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-17:46

1 stop21h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

08:25-05:00

1 stop28h 35m

$1,642

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

11:30-17:05

2 stops22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

16:00-10:00

2 stops25h 00m

$1,657

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

10:30-17:00

2 stops22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-09:00

2 stops26h 25m

$1,664

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Chicago

How far ahead should I 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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Chicago, you should look to book at least 12 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago (average of $899). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,571). 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.

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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 22 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,173 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,646 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Chicago can take about 22h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,590. The distance between Melbourne and Chicago is about 15546 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chicago round-trip from $678. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,007, and Air New Zealand, from $1,137. American Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago (average of $899). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,571). 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.

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$678Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,007Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,137Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,306Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,509Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,513Average$1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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