Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,587 and $2,342 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,665 on Air New Zealand (8 Oct-21 Oct). Find deals

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Chicago?

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Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Melbourne to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,587 and $2,342 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,665 on Air New Zealand (8 Oct-21 Oct). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chicago?

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A quick flight from Melbourne to Chicago can take about 21h 15m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,748. The distance between Melbourne and Chicago is about 15546 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chicago round-trip from $1,111. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,195, and American Airlines, from $1,203. Qantas Airways is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

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

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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. Find deals

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Question 8

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

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The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago are American Airlines, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 9

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

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Flights from Melbourne to Chicago are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. 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.

Question 10

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 68% by booking at least 13 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 $943.

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Melbourne in February are about $1,969 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $668.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHI?

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It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

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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.

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Chicago. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Chicago?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Chicago for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Chicago with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Melbourne to Chicago with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,665
One-way from	$828
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,681

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,111	Average$1,581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,195	Average$1,699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,203	Average$1,951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,586	Average$2,163	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,600	Average$2,072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,608	Average$2,009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,229	Average$2,868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago from $828

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago are usually found in February or August, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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