Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $964
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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 August, 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 18 December 2025.
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1210:56ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,526
Mon 15/1222:45MEL - ORD
2 stops33h 03mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1218:25ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$3,757
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 11mDelta
Wed 24/1212:30ORD - MEL
3 stops26h 30mDelta
Deal found 15/12$4,472
Mon 15/1218:20MEL - ORD
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/1213:10ORD - MEL
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/12$4,592
Mon 15/1220:20MEL - ORD
2 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:00ORD - MEL
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$4,855
Wed 17/1207:45MEL - ORD
3 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Wed 24/1210:00ORD - MEL
3 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12$6,100
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 18 December 2025.
Wed 14/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Tue 12/518:45MDW - MEL
2 stops46h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,534
Fri 13/312:00MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 27/316:00ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,675
Wed 14/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 22mDelta
Sun 10/518:45MDW - MEL
2 stops46h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,534
Wed 14/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 22mDelta
Mon 11/514:00MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,534
Sat 17/111:30MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/218:20ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,690
Wed 14/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Wed 6/513:00MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,534
Wed 14/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 22mDelta
Thu 7/518:45MDW - MEL
2 stops46h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Sun 18/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Wed 6/510:35MDW - MEL
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Fri 16/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 57mDelta
Tue 12/518:45MDW - MEL
2 stops46h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Sun 18/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Mon 11/510:35MDW - MEL
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Fri 16/110:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 33mDelta
Tue 12/519:59ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 51mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Sun 18/110:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Tue 12/519:59ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 51mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Fri 16/110:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 33mDelta
Fri 8/515:50ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,685
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop28h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1218:32ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,526
Wed 14/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 22mDelta
Sun 10/518:45MDW - MEL
2 stops46h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,534
Wed 14/110:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 16mDelta
Tue 12/519:59ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 51mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,534
Fri 16/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 57mDelta
Tue 12/518:45MDW - MEL
2 stops46h 05mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Fri 16/110:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 33mDelta
Mon 11/515:50ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,610
Fri 16/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops41h 55mDelta
Fri 8/514:00MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,685
Sat 17/112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/508:15ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,584
Sat 17/107:00MEL - ORD
2 stops31h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/520:20ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,616
Sat 17/112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/517:30ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,660
Sun 18/107:00MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/516:45ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,626
Thu 29/113:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/217:16ORD - MEL
1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,604
Fri 30/113:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/218:30ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,676
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 18 December 2025.
Thu 30/400:30MEL - ORD
3 stops45h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$964
Tue 10/312:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/12$982
Fri 1/500:30MEL - ORD
3 stops45h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,025
Sat 2/508:35MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$1,058
Tue 10/318:50MEL - ORD
3 stops57h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,093
Thu 30/413:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,179
Tue 10/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$1,310
Fri 1/510:00MEL - MDW
2 stops23h 31mDelta
Deal found 16/12$1,425
Thu 30/409:45MEL - MDW
3 stops37h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,475
Fri 1/509:45MEL - MDW
3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,483
Mon 5/123:40MEL - MDW
3 stops54h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,169
Mon 5/112:30MEL - MDW
2 stops38h 57mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,186
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 18 December 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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
10:10-17:34
2 stops24h 24m
Chicago Midway
Tue 12/5
18:45-07:50
2 stops46h 05m
$1,534
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
10:10-18:32
2 stops25h 22m
Chicago Midway
Sun 10/5
18:45-07:50
2 stops46h 05m
$1,534
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
10:10-18:32
2 stops25h 22m
Chicago Midway
Mon 11/5
14:00-07:50
2 stops26h 50m
$1,534
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
10:10-17:34
2 stops24h 24m
Chicago Midway
Wed 6/5
13:00-07:50
2 stops27h 50m
$1,534
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
10:10-18:32
2 stops25h 22m
Chicago Midway
Thu 7/5
18:45-07:50
2 stops46h 05m
$1,610
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
10:10-17:34
2 stops24h 24m
Chicago Midway
Wed 6/5
10:35-07:50
2 stops30h 15m
$1,610
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
10:10-22:07
2 stops28h 57m
Chicago Midway
Tue 12/5
18:45-07:50
2 stops46h 05m
$1,610
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
10:10-17:34
2 stops24h 24m
Chicago Midway
Mon 11/5
10:35-07:50
2 stops30h 15m
$1,610
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
10:10-21:43
2 stops28h 33m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/5
19:59-07:50
2 stops44h 51m
$1,610
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
10:10-17:55
2 stops24h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/5
19:59-07:50
2 stops44h 51m
$1,610
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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 12 December 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 $917). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 18 December 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.
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 49% 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 $1,007.
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 Nadi (NAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.
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 18 December 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.
Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in about 24h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24m. 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 $692, 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 61% 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 $917). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 18 December 2025.
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