Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $970

MEL — CHI
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Mon 31/809:45 -
1 stop22h 06m
Mon 7/615:23 -
1 stop24h 22m
Deal found 18/8$1,327
Fri 28/809:30 -
1 stop20h 06m
Thu 3/922:00 -
2 stops42h 30m
Deal found 20/8$1,355
Fri 21/810:55 -
1 stop22h 37m
Thu 3/921:28 -
1 stop43h 47m
Deal found 19/8$1,358
Mon 19/1014:20 -
3 stops30h 56m
Fri 23/1006:30 -
3 stops37h 55m
Deal found 21/8$1,476
Fri 16/1014:20 -
3 stops30h 56m
Mon 26/1006:30 -
3 stops38h 15m
Deal found 22/8$1,504
Fri 16/1017:10 -
1 stop37h 55m
Mon 26/1019:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 22/8$1,783
Wed 2/908:35 -
2 stops35h 26m
Wed 9/915:00 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 19/8$1,824
Thu 8/1023:45 -
1 stop31h 20m
Wed 14/1019:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 19/8$1,843
Fri 16/1023:45 -
1 stop31h 20m
Sun 25/1019:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 21/8$1,853
Wed 21/1009:45 -
1 stop30h 45m
Sun 25/1016:53 -
2 stops25h 42m
Deal found 21/8$1,875
Fri 16/1012:10 -
2 stops25h 32m
Mon 26/1015:47 -
2 stops29h 58m
Deal found 22/8$1,888
Fri 16/1011:00 -
2 stops27h 33m
Sun 25/1012:49 -
2 stops26h 11m
Deal found 21/8$2,501

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Round-trip from

$1,476

One-way from

$880

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,345
19/10-23/10
  • 19/10-23/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 68h 51m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
14/10
  • 14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 29m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/10

19:50-23:20

1 stop35h 30m

$1,783

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

12:10-22:45

2 stops27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

14:00-08:55

2 stops25h 55m

$2,012

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

23:40-14:30

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

15:16-17:50

2 stops33h 34m

$2,035

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

18:50-14:30

2 stops36h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

18:50-17:50

1 stop30h 00m

$2,054

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

23:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

19:50-23:20

1 stop35h 30m

$2,139

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

19:55-14:30

2 stops35h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

15:16-17:50

2 stops33h 34m

$2,219

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

10:55-19:05

2 stops23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/9

21:40-08:15

1 stop43h 35m

$2,246

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

08:35-21:45

2 stops28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

16:00-17:45

2 stops34h 45m

$2,246
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

09:30-17:05

2 stops22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

16:40-08:15

2 stops24h 35m

$2,246

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - MDW Chicago Midway

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

11:00-22:33

2 stops27h 33m

Chicago Midway

Sun 25/10

12:49-07:00

2 stops26h 11m

$2,501

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $1,343). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,762). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,241 and $1,981 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,476 on Multiple Airlines (19 Oct–23 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,079.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, and Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in about 27h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 22m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Chicago is about 15554 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $582, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Qantas Airways. American Airlines is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $1,343). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,762). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$582Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,224Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,306Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,310Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,659Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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