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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago from $911

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 December 2025.

Sun 28/1213:00MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/110:40ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,591
Sun 28/1213:00MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/112:53ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,665
Sun 28/1213:00MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/115:42ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,891
Sun 28/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops29h 12mDelta
Sun 11/118:30MDW - MEL
2 stops44h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/12$2,592
Sun 28/1213:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 04mVirgin Australia
Sat 10/120:10ORD - MEL
1 stop44h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/12$2,780
Sun 28/1221:05MEL - ORD
2 stops34h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/114:00ORD - MEL
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$3,037
Sun 28/1223:55MEL - ORD
2 stops31h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/107:10ORD - MEL
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$4,144
Sun 28/1207:25MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/113:13ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$4,164
Sun 28/1201:00MEL - ORD
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/107:10ORD - MEL
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$4,512
Sun 28/1223:55MEL - MDW
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/109:15MDW - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$4,918
Sat 27/1218:30MEL - ORD
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/121:04ORD - MEL
3 stops51h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$5,094

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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,430

One-way from

$911

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,065
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 48m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 28 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

13:00-22:58

2 stops26h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

18:17-10:00

1 stop22h 43m

$1,516

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:00-20:00

2 stops24h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

16:00-08:30

1 stop24h 30m

$1,591

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 - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

10:10-22:31

2 stops29h 21m

Chicago Midway

Mon 23/2

12:45-08:00

2 stops26h 15m

$1,601

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

12:00-16:49

1 stop21h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

14:00-09:30

1 stop26h 30m

$1,649

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

06:30-19:45

3 stops29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-12:20

2 stops28h 45m

$1,653

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

10:30-17:00

2 stops22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

14:10-08:30

2 stops26h 20m

$1,665

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

08:10-16:42

2 stops25h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

15:35-14:35

2 stops30h 00m

$1,668

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-18:40

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/3

14:05-08:50

2 stops26h 45m

$1,676

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

10:35-21:29

2 stops27h 54m

Chicago Midway

Mon 23/2

08:15-05:00

1 stop27h 45m

$3,021

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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 26 December 2025.

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 $903). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,592). 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.

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 28 December 2025.
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
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,114 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,071 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,562 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 26h 58m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,516. 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 $682. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,012, and Air New Zealand, from $1,143. American Airlines is 61% 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.

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    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 $903). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,592). 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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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 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,017Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,143Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,150Average$2,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,312Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,516Average$2,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,521Average$1,951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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