How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in about 28h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 14m. 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?

Qantas Airways, at $1,087, 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, United Airlines or Air New Zealand as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

$966+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

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 15 October 2025.

Tue 28/1010:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 48mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1108:48ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 37mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,471

Fri 21/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops29h 05mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$1,505

Fri 14/1110:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1110:42ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 43mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,537

Tue 28/1010:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 48mAir New Zealand

Fri 31/1015:40ORD - MEL

2 stops25h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,585

Wed 29/1012:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 52mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1110:52ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$1,588

Thu 13/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/1114:21ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 34mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$1,594

Fri 28/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL

2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,660

Thu 6/1107:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 31mAir Canada

Thu 20/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 13/10$1,788

Thu 13/1114:15MEL - MDW

2 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1105:30MDW - MEL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,728

Thu 6/1107:00MEL - MDW

2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1118:15MDW - MEL

1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,788

Tue 28/1023:55MEL - MDW

2 stops52h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1111:23MDW - MEL

1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,978

Fri 28/1116:05MEL - MDW

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1215:27MDW - MEL

2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$4,120

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 15 October 2025.

Wed 11/309:10MEL - MDW

2 stops28h 36mDelta

Sun 15/314:00MDW - MEL

2 stops49h 00mDelta

Deal found 13/10$1,596

Thu 27/1113:55MEL - ORD

2 stops44h 50mAmerican Airlines

Thu 4/1215:11ORD - MEL

1 stop25h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,103

Thu 27/1107:25MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1215:40ORD - MEL

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,125

Thu 13/1100:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Fri 28/1114:35ORD - MEL

1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/10$2,228

Thu 13/1113:00MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 26/1114:21ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,378

Wed 11/210:10MEL - MDW

2 stops25h 24mDelta

Mon 2/313:00MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 00mDelta

Deal found 13/10$2,088

Wed 12/1100:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Thu 27/1114:35ORD - MEL

2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/10$2,241

Wed 11/210:10MEL - MDW

2 stops24h 58mDelta

Sat 28/218:45MDW - MEL

2 stops68h 15mDelta

Deal found 13/10$2,088

Thu 27/1113:00MEL - ORD

1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/1218:05ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,438

Wed 5/1100:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Thu 20/1114:35ORD - MEL

2 stops33h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/10$2,251

Wed 11/210:10MEL - MDW

2 stops25h 24mDelta

Wed 25/213:00MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 00mDelta

Deal found 13/10$2,088

Thu 13/1114:15MEL - MDW

2 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1105:30MDW - MEL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,728

Mon 27/1000:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Fri 31/1015:35ORD - MEL

2 stops33h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/10$2,261

Wed 11/309:10MEL - MDW

2 stops28h 36mDelta

Wed 8/414:00MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 40mDelta

Deal found 13/10$2,088

Thu 13/1115:35MEL - ORD

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Wed 26/1114:35ORD - MEL

2 stops32h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/10$2,268

Fri 13/309:10MEL - MDW

2 stops28h 36mDelta

Fri 27/314:00MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 40mDelta

Deal found 13/10$2,224

Tue 28/1023:55MEL - MDW

2 stops52h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1111:23MDW - MEL

1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,978

Thu 6/1108:40MEL - ORD

1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific

Wed 19/1114:35ORD - MEL

2 stops34h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/10$2,268

Fri 13/210:10MEL - MDW

2 stops25h 24mDelta

Fri 27/209:30MDW - MEL

2 stops29h 30mDelta

Deal found 13/10$2,237

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago. Data last updated 15 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 28/1010:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 48mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1108:48ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 37mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,471

Tue 28/1010:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 48mAir New Zealand

Fri 31/1015:40ORD - MEL

2 stops25h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,585

Tue 28/1023:55MEL - MDW

2 stops52h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1111:23MDW - MEL

1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,978

Wed 29/1012:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 52mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1110:52ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$1,588

Thu 6/1107:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 31mAir Canada

Thu 20/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 13/10$1,788

Thu 6/1107:00MEL - MDW

2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1118:15MDW - MEL

1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,788

Thu 13/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/1114:21ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 34mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$1,594

Thu 13/1114:15MEL - MDW

2 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1105:30MDW - MEL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,728

Fri 14/1110:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1110:42ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 43mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,537

Fri 21/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops29h 05mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$1,505

Fri 28/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL

2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,660

Fri 28/1116:05MEL - MDW

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1215:27MDW - MEL

2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$4,120

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 15 October 2025.

Thu 5/212:00MEL - ORD

2 stops43h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$966

Sun 15/212:00MEL - ORD

2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$995

Fri 28/1110:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$1,006

Sat 15/1117:55MEL - ORD

3 stops54h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,018

Sun 26/1014:20MEL - ORD

3 stops58h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,025

Sat 15/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$1,028

Sat 8/1106:00MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,038

Sun 26/1018:20MEL - ORD

1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/10$1,043

Fri 14/1113:10MEL - ORD

3 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,052

Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,089

Thu 5/212:00MEL - MDW

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,094

Sat 15/1113:10MEL - MDW

3 stops40h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$1,247

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Round-trip from	$1,471
One-way from	$966
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,819

Air New Zealand
28/10-9/11
4 total stops
57h 25m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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5/2
2 total stops
43h 38m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($419 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-21:46

2 stops28h 36m

Chicago Midway

Sun 15/3

14:00-07:00

2 stops49h 00m

$1,596

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

10:10-18:34

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/3

13:00-08:00

2 stops26h 00m

$2,088

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

10:10-18:08

2 stops24h 58m

Chicago Midway

Sat 28/2

18:45-08:00

2 stops68h 15m

$2,088

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

10:10-18:34

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/2

13:00-08:00

2 stops26h 00m

$2,088

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-21:46

2 stops28h 36m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/4

14:00-07:40

2 stops26h 40m

$2,088

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

13:55-17:45

2 stops44h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

15:11-09:30

1 stop25h 19m

$2,103

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

07:25-14:41

2 stops24h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

15:40-17:25

2 stops32h 45m

$2,125

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

$2,224

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

00:45-12:55

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

14:35-07:10

1 stop47h 35m

$2,228

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

10:10-18:34

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/2

09:30-08:00

2 stops29h 30m

$2,237

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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?

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 $937). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,842). 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?

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?

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% 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 $1,028.

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 28m.

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

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

514 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

514 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

514 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

916 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

514 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,977 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

514 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,044 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

514 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

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.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,298 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

514 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in about 28h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 14m. 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?
Qantas Airways, at $1,087, 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 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $937). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,842). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,087	Average$1,565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,185	Average$1,660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,192	Average$2,196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,361	Average$1,618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,566	Average$2,016	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,210	Average$3,121	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $966

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 ChicagoExplore 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 15 October 2025.

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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 10 October 2025.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 15 October 2025.