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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chicago round-trip from $1,852. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,883, and Cathay Pacific, from $2,030. British Airways is 9% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chicago one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,088. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Chicago for a low price. Find deals

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

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.

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

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.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 75% 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 $946.

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

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 $2,039 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $670.

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.

$870+ Flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Round-trip from	$1,852
One-way from	$940
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,225

British Airways
2/6-15/6
3 total stops
47h 27m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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12/6
3 total stops
51h 39m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($499 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 30 April 2025.

Mon 2/609:45MEL - ORD

2 stops26h 23mBritish Airways

Sun 15/616:56ORD - MEL

1 stop21h 04mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,852

Mon 9/609:45MEL - ORD

1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines

Fri 20/608:05ORD - MEL

1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,883

Fri 13/613:40MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/606:10ORD - MEL

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,945

Thu 17/723:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Fri 8/816:00ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$2,030

Wed 18/609:30MEL - ORD

2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/615:35ORD - MEL

2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,066

Thu 17/712:05MEL - ORD

2 stops36h 10mJapan Airlines

Sun 10/801:30ORD - MEL

1 stop37h 15mJapan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,122

Thu 9/1006:05MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 50mAir Canada

Mon 20/1014:00ORD - MEL

3 stops31h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$2,139

Wed 20/815:05MEL - ORD

1 stop41h 13mQantas Airways

Sat 20/919:03ORD - MEL

1 stop42h 57mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,166

Thu 11/1214:15MEL - MDW

3 stops44h 59mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/120:39MDW - MEL

3 stops47h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,460

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Mon 2/609:45MEL - ORD

2 stops26h 23mBritish Airways

Sun 15/616:56ORD - MEL

1 stop21h 04mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,852

Mon 9/609:45MEL - ORD

1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines

Fri 20/608:05ORD - MEL

1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,883

Fri 13/613:40MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/606:10ORD - MEL

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,945

Thu 17/723:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Mon 11/816:00ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$2,030

Wed 18/609:30MEL - ORD

2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/615:35ORD - MEL

2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,066

Thu 17/712:05MEL - ORD

2 stops36h 10mJapan Airlines

Sun 10/801:30ORD - MEL

1 stop37h 15mJapan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,122

Thu 9/1006:05MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 50mAir Canada

Mon 20/1014:00ORD - MEL

3 stops31h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$2,139

Wed 20/815:05MEL - ORD

1 stop41h 13mQantas Airways

Sat 20/919:03ORD - MEL

1 stop42h 57mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,166

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Sun 4/520:45MEL - ORD

2 stops32h 58mAir Canada

Mon 12/514:00ORD - MEL

3 stops30h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$3,162

Sun 4/521:00MEL - ORD

3 stops48h 07mChina Southern

Mon 12/516:51ORD - MEL

3 stops48h 49mChina Southern

Deal found 29/4$7,852

Mon 5/507:25MEL - ORD

1 stop46h 00mCathay Pacific

Wed 30/716:00ORD - MEL

1 stop39h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$2,186

Mon 5/507:25MEL - ORD

1 stop46h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30/716:00ORD - MEL

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,189

Wed 7/510:55MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 22mUnited Airlines

Sun 18/515:55ORD - MEL

2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,517

Wed 7/506:00MEL - ORD

2 stops38h 46mAir Canada

Sun 18/514:00ORD - MEL

3 stops30h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 30/4$3,234

Thu 8/510:55MEL - ORD

1 stop27h 32mVirgin Australia

Fri 30/515:51ORD - MEL

1 stop25h 24mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/4$16,741

Sat 10/512:55MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 37mFiji Airways

Sat 31/516:51ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 24mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$9,017

Sat 10/513:20MEL - ORD

2 stops43h 30mFinnair

Sun 1/621:30ORD - MEL

2 stops41h 05mFinnair

Deal found 29/4$9,694

Sat 10/519:35MEL - ORD

1 stop50h 50mAir India

Mon 2/612:00ORD - MEL

1 stop38h 55mAir India

Deal found 29/4$12,377

Sat 10/517:10MEL - ORD

1 stop30h 35mEtihad Airways

Tue 3/613:55ORD - MEL

1 stop34h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/4$19,951

Sun 11/523:45MEL - ORD

2 stops57h 05mFinnair

Sat 31/521:30ORD - MEL

2 stops41h 05mFinnair

Deal found 29/4$8,394

One-way flights from Melbourne to Chicago
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Thu 12/611:20MEL - ORD

3 stops51h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$940

Sat 14/611:55MEL - ORD

1 stop20h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,088

Sun 8/611:20MEL - MDW

3 stops42h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,102

Tue 15/723:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4$1,263

Mon 14/710:55MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,324

Mon 7/721:40MEL - ORD

2 stops46h 58mAir Canada

Deal found 30/4$1,343

Mon 7/709:45MEL - ORD

1 stop22h 17mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,405

Sat 14/613:55MEL - ORD

3 stops44h 34mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 30/4$1,777

Sun 20/718:25MEL - ORD

3 stops68h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,117

Sat 14/612:00MEL - MDW

2 stops36h 41mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 30/4$3,145

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

09:45-21:08

2 stops26h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/6

16:56-05:00

1 stop21h 04m

$1,852

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

09:45-23:35

1 stop28h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

08:05-05:00

1 stop29h 55m

$1,883

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

13:40-23:05

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

06:10-11:55

2 stops38h 45m

$1,945

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

23:45-14:25

1 stop29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,030

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

10:55-21:30

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/6

18:25-07:30

1 stop22h 05m

$2,066

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

12:05-09:15

2 stops36h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/8

01:30-05:45

1 stop37h 15m

$2,122

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

07:10-14:55

2 stops23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-13:05

3 stops31h 05m

$2,139

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

15:05-17:18

1 stop41h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

19:03-05:00

1 stop42h 57m

$2,166

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

13:30-23:31

2 stops25h 01m

$870

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

09:45-19:29

1 stop24h 44m

$1,088

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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?

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 time of day to fly from MEL to CHI?

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.

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

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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines from Melbourne to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

852 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

829 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chicago round-trip from $1,852. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,883, and Cathay Pacific, from $2,030. British Airways is 9% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chicago one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,088. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Chicago for a low price.
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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,157	Average$2,007	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,206	Average$1,693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,464	Average$1,606	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,614	Average$2,015	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,678	Average$2,116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$2,044	Average$2,597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,236	Average$2,877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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

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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 25 April 2025.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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Temperature in Chicago by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines from Melbourne to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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