Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $668

MEL — CHI
8 Oct — 15 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Sat 24/1009:45 -
1 stop30h 45m
Sun 25/1012:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 6/9$1,359
Thu 22/1009:45 -
1 stop36h 49m
Thu 29/1009:00 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 7/9$1,692
Wed 21/1023:45 -
1 stop31h 20m
Wed 28/1019:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 6/9$1,758
Sun 11/1023:00 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sat 31/1019:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 6/9$1,797
Sun 11/1009:45 -
1 stop36h 49m
Sat 31/1009:00 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 6/9$1,828
Thu 22/1015:25 -
1 stop38h 30m
Thu 29/1015:10 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 7/9$1,829
Thu 22/1012:10 -
2 stops27h 17m
Thu 29/1014:40 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 7/9$1,830
Tue 17/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Tue 2/218:50 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 6/9$1,908
Thu 22/1008:00 -
2 stops45h 55m
Fri 30/1015:10 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 7/9$1,911
Mon 21/909:45 -
2 stops28h 59m
Sat 26/906:25 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 7/9$1,916
Wed 21/1009:45 -
1 stop35h 15m
Sun 25/1011:31 -
2 stops25h 29m
Deal found 5/9$1,916
Wed 7/1011:00 -
2 stops27h 33m
Thu 15/1018:44 -
2 stops46h 06m
Deal found 8/9$2,315

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Round-trip from

$1,359

One-way from

$668

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,254
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 24/10-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
22/10-31/12
  • 22/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($592 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - MDW Chicago Midway

MELMDW

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

14:20-23:43

3 stops49h 23m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$801

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,031

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,071

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

23:40-14:30

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,075

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,081
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:10-22:59

2 stops27h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,200

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

19:20-15:05

2 stops35h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,251

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

18:15-15:05

2 stops36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,255

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

15:25-13:55

2 stops37h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,374

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

23:40-14:30

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

18:50-17:50

1 stop30h 00m

$1,908

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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 $1,334). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,949). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,645 and $2,421 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,359 on American Airlines (24 Oct–25 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 $1,072.

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 55m.

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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 Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, 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 57m. 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 $579, 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 65% 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?

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  • 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 $1,334). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,949). 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$579Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,216Average$1,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,298Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,302Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,648Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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