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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $897

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 23 June 2026.

Sat 8/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 44m
Qantas Airways
Sat 22/811:52
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 53m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/6$1,319
Sat 1/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 45m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/821:06
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop42h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/6$1,322
Thu 13/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 06m
Qantas Airways
Thu 20/811:52
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 53m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/6$1,324
Mon 27/709:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops30h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 9/807:00
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop32h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/6$1,336
Mon 27/709:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 11/813:59
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops25h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/6$1,348
Tue 14/710:55
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 29/718:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/6$1,355
Tue 7/710:55
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 26/721:35
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop43h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6$1,356
Tue 14/710:55
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/714:30
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,383
Sat 8/814:05
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 22/817:16
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/6$1,385
Fri 24/710:00
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops23h 25m
Delta
Sun 2/818:58
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 52m
Delta
Deal found 22/6$1,532
Thu 27/813:30
MEL
-
MDW
3 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/806:05
MDW
-
MEL
3 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6$1,555
Wed 24/610:00
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops27h 17m
Delta
Wed 15/709:54
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 56m
Delta
Deal found 20/6$2,196

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 23 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,319

One-way from

$897

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,803
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 37m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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6/8
  • 6/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 37m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

10:55-21:38

1 stop25h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

18:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,355

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

10:55-20:33

2 stops24h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

07:30-08:15

2 stops33h 45m

$1,355

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

10:55-22:57

1 stop27h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/7

15:57-08:15

1 stop25h 18m

$1,356
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:55-16:38

1 stop20h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

16:45-07:30

1 stop23h 45m

$1,356

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 13/7

10:55-20:40

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

18:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,356

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

09:30-23:16

1 stop28h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

21:30-07:30

1 stop43h 00m

$1,396

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:00-21:29

2 stops26h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

14:02-07:50

2 stops26h 48m

$1,532

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-22:15

2 stops27h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/8

18:58-07:50

2 stops45h 52m

$1,533

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-17:35

1 stop22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

19:40-07:50

2 stops45h 10m

$1,533

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

10:00-10:09

2 stops39h 09m

Chicago Midway

Wed 15/7

06:00-07:50

2 stops34h 50m

$2,197

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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 Airport to Chicago

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $176). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,306). 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?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $951.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 51m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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 80 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

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 23 June 2026.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,050 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,875 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,744 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 Airport to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in about 25h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 32m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to 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 Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $596, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. American Airlines is priced at 63% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $176). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,306). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$596Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,096Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,253Average$2,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,698Average$1,989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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