Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $902
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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago are usually found in August or February, 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 5 November 2025.
Tue 2/1208:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1215:40ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,365
Fri 14/1106:05MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,491
Tue 2/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 08mQantas Airways
Tue 9/1213:15ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,520
Fri 14/1116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1113:23ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,660
Fri 21/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,705
Fri 21/1116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop19h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/1215:11ORD - MEL
1 stop25h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,717
Fri 14/1107:45MEL - ORD
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11$1,825
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Wed 24/1209:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/11$4,032
Fri 19/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 08mDelta
Fri 26/1209:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/11$4,264
Fri 19/1206:45MEL - MDW
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1208:00MDW - MEL
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,033
Sat 20/1216:05MEL - MDW
1 stop38h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1209:15MDW - MEL
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,034
Wed 31/1212:00MEL - MDW
2 stops38h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 24/116:30MDW - MEL
2 stops43h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,540
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 5 November 2025.
Fri 13/306:40MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 01mAir Canada
Fri 27/315:40ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11$1,408
Tue 2/1208:00MEL - ORD
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1215:40ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,446
Tue 2/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 08mQantas Airways
Tue 9/1213:15ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,520
Fri 13/309:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Fri 27/314:00MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/11$2,237
Tue 24/207:10MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 28mAir Canada
Sun 1/315:40ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,408
Fri 13/307:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/315:40ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,453
Thu 30/406:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 43mAir Canada
Sun 3/519:35ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 1/11$1,430
Sat 17/118:50MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 51mAir Canada
Fri 20/214:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11$1,552
Wed 11/309:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 24mDelta
Sun 15/317:25MDW - MEL
2 stops45h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/11$2,538
Wed 31/1212:00MEL - MDW
2 stops38h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 24/116:30MDW - MEL
2 stops43h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,540
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Wed 24/1209:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/11$4,032
Fri 19/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 08mDelta
Fri 26/1209:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/11$4,264
Fri 19/1206:45MEL - MDW
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1208:00MDW - MEL
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,033
Sun 7/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 08mDelta
Fri 12/1206:00MDW - MEL
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/11$14,672
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago. Data last updated 5 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 14/1106:05MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,491
Fri 14/1116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1113:23ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,660
Fri 14/1107:45MEL - ORD
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11$1,825
Fri 21/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/1215:53ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$1,705
Fri 21/1116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop19h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/1215:11ORD - MEL
1 stop25h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,717
Tue 2/1208:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1215:40ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,365
Tue 2/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 08mQantas Airways
Tue 9/1213:15ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,520
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Wed 24/1209:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/11$4,032
Fri 19/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 08mDelta
Fri 26/1209:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/11$4,264
Fri 19/1206:45MEL - MDW
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1208:00MDW - MEL
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,033
Sat 20/1216:05MEL - MDW
1 stop38h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1209:15MDW - MEL
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,034
Wed 31/1212:00MEL - MDW
2 stops38h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 24/116:30MDW - MEL
2 stops43h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/11$5,540
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 5 November 2025.
Tue 24/210:35MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$902
Tue 27/112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$944
Tue 27/112:00MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$955
Sun 8/301:25MEL - ORD
3 stops43h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,070
Mon 23/201:30MEL - ORD
3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,134
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/11$1,941
Wed 17/1223:55MEL - MDW
3 stops54h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,224
Wed 7/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/11$7,135
Wed 31/1206:45MEL - MDW
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$7,317
Wed 3/1212:00MEL - MDW
2 stops38h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/11$8,221
Sun 4/112:30MEL - MDW
2 stops45h 01mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/11$9,696
Wed 31/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/11$9,801
Cheap 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 5 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 5 November 2025.
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Melbourne
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Chicago
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
06:40-14:41
2 stops24h 01m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 27/3
15:40-13:20
2 stops29h 40m
$1,408
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Tue 24/2
07:10-16:38
2 stops26h 28m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 1/3
15:40-15:35
2 stops30h 55m
$1,408
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 30/4
06:00-14:43
2 stops23h 43m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/5
19:35-12:20
2 stops25h 45m
$1,430
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Tue 2/12
08:00-19:30
3 stops28h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/12
15:40-10:05
2 stops25h 25m
$1,446
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
07:00-14:41
2 stops23h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 27/3
15:40-12:35
2 stops28h 55m
$1,453
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Tue 2/12
12:00-16:08
1 stop21h 08m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/12
13:15-05:00
1 stop22h 45m
$1,520
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
18:50-14:41
2 stops36h 51m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 20/2
14:00-13:35
3 stops30h 35m
$1,552
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
09:10-21:46
2 stops28h 36m
Chicago Midway
Fri 27/3
14:00-08:40
2 stops26h 40m
$2,237
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
09:10-18:34
2 stops25h 24m
Chicago Midway
Sun 15/3
17:25-07:00
2 stops45h 35m
$2,538
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Wed 17/12
10:10-23:47
2 stops30h 37m
Chicago Midway
Wed 24/12
09:50-08:00
2 stops29h 10m
$4,032
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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
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 31 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago is 12 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $933). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,715). 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 5 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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.
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 51% 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 $1,024.
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 28m.
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 Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.
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 5 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
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 Air Canada and Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in about 24h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 35m. 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?
Qantas Airways, at $1,080, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and American Airlines. Qantas Airways is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $933). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,715). 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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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 5 November 2025.
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