Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago from $1,394
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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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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 20 November 2025.
Fri 21/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/1213:00ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$1,394
Thu 20/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,905
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1210:35ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,525
Mon 15/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/112:05ORD - MEL
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,598
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Wed 31/1211:48MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 12mDelta
Deal found 16/11$3,437
Best flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Fri 6/212:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/212:55ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/11$1,811
Fri 13/306:30MEL - ORD
3 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Fri 27/314:00ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$2,059
Sun 1/213:00MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/218:29ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,149
Fri 13/316:05MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 27/310:15ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,201
Thu 26/200:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/314:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$2,224
Fri 6/210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Fri 13/210:53MDW - MEL
2 stops28h 07mDelta
Deal found 18/11$2,229
Fri 27/208:35MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/308:00MDW - MEL
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,175
Fri 27/207:45MEL - ORD
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Fri 6/315:40ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$2,116
Fri 6/211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/216:05ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,218
Fri 27/210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 35mDelta
Fri 6/309:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 19/11$2,229
Fri 6/207:45MEL - ORD
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Fri 13/215:40ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 18/11$2,116
Fri 27/211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/314:26ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,220
Fri 13/309:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Fri 27/314:00MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 19/11$2,229
Sat 17/111:30MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/216:45ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,224
Wed 11/309:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Sun 15/314:00MDW - MEL
2 stops49h 00mDelta
Deal found 18/11$2,530
Sun 1/310:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 27mDelta
Thu 5/319:17MDW - MEL
2 stops43h 43mDelta
Deal found 18/11$2,687
Fri 2/116:05MEL - MDW
1 stop38h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/106:10MDW - MEL
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$6,509
Fri 2/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops29h 12mDelta
Fri 9/109:32MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 28mDelta
Deal found 18/11$5,370
Sun 4/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops29h 12mDelta
Sun 11/119:16MDW - MEL
2 stops43h 44mDelta
Deal found 19/11$5,983
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago. Data last updated 20 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 20/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,905
Fri 21/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/1213:00ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$1,394
Mon 1/1213:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1210:35ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,525
Mon 15/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/112:05ORD - MEL
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,598
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Wed 31/1211:48MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 12mDelta
Deal found 16/11$3,437
One-way flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Sat 20/1211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,036
Sun 4/108:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$2,642
Sun 4/120:15MEL - MDW
3 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,647
Sun 4/112:30MEL - MDW
2 stops44h 59mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/11$3,193
Sat 20/1207:30MEL - ORD
3 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$3,539
Fri 19/1200:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$3,680
Sun 4/118:20MEL - ORD
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11$4,328
Sun 4/110:10MEL - MDW
3 stops29h 12mDelta
Deal found 19/11$6,593
Sat 3/100:30MEL - ORD
3 stops45h 42mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/11$9,769
Cheap 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 20 November 2025.
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 20 November 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 6/2
12:10-19:50
2 stops24h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 13/2
12:55-09:25
2 stops27h 30m
$1,811
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
06:30-19:30
3 stops29h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 27/3
14:00-13:05
3 stops31h 05m
$2,059
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 27/2
07:45-19:30
3 stops28h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 6/3
15:40-15:35
2 stops30h 55m
$2,116
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 6/2
07:45-19:30
3 stops28h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 13/2
15:40-17:40
2 stops33h 00m
$2,116
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sun 1/2
13:00-21:32
1 stop25h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 11/2
18:29-10:00
1 stop22h 31m
$2,149
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
16:05-23:45
1 stop23h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 27/3
10:15-05:00
1 stop26h 45m
$2,201
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 6/2
11:30-17:02
1 stop22h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 13/2
16:05-10:00
2 stops24h 55m
$2,218
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 27/2
11:30-14:45
1 stop20h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 6/3
14:26-09:30
2 stops26h 04m
$2,220
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 26/2
00:45-12:55
1 stop29h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 6/3
14:35-12:30
1 stop28h 55m
$2,224
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
11:30-17:04
2 stops22h 34m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 20/2
16:45-10:00
1 stop24h 15m
$2,224
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago
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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 14 November 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 $936). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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.
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 20 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
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 20 November 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.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
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 24h 40m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,811. 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 $1,084. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,184, and American Airlines, from $1,192. Qantas Airways is 41% 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $2,036. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and LATAM 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.
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 $936). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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.
Explore flights to Chicago departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 20 November 2025.
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 20 November 2025.
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