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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $778
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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
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
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 12 September 2025.
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago
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 12 September 2025.
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 12 September 2025.
Sun 28/913:20MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1007:25ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,289
Wed 22/1006:05MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 37mAir Canada
Mon 17/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9$1,328
Wed 8/1007:00MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1019:41ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,330
Tue 14/1006:05MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 59mAir Canada
Sun 2/1120:15ORD - MEL
3 stops48h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9$1,339
Fri 14/1108:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
Fri 28/1113:10ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9$1,389
Tue 14/1006:05MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 59mAir Canada
Mon 3/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9$1,405
Sun 12/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 54mAir Canada
Sun 2/1120:15ORD - MEL
3 stops50h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9$1,414
Sat 11/1019:50MEL - ORD
2 stops40h 14mAir Canada
Sun 2/1120:15ORD - MEL
3 stops50h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9$1,420
Mon 27/1012:00MEL - ORD
1 stop27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1106:30ORD - MEL
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,427
Thu 9/1009:45MEL - MDW
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1007:35MDW - MEL
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,745
Sun 12/1009:45MEL - MDW
2 stops45h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1007:50MDW - MEL
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,779
Mon 29/915:05MEL - MDW
1 stop20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1006:30MDW - MEL
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$3,805
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 12 September 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 - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 14/11
07:45-14:41
2 stops23h 56m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 28/11
15:40-14:15
2 stops29h 35m
$1,393
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 21/11
07:10-14:41
2 stops24h 31m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/12
15:40-15:35
2 stops30h 55m
$1,488
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Wed 22/10
11:55-05:01
2 stops33h 06m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 17/11
06:30-09:30
1 stop34h 00m
$1,528
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Wed 22/10
11:55-16:50
1 stop20h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 17/11
18:03-09:30
1 stop22h 27m
$1,549
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Tue 14/10
09:45-21:12
2 stops27h 27m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 28/10
21:45-05:00
1 stop39h 15m
$1,550
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Wed 8/10
10:30-14:45
1 stop20h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 21/10
14:53-09:15
2 stops26h 22m
$1,565
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 16/10
11:55-20:07
1 stop24h 12m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/11
18:00-09:30
1 stop22h 30m
$1,567
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Mon 13/10
11:55-19:35
2 stops23h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 28/10
15:40-09:00
2 stops25h 20m
$1,567
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 16/10
11:55-23:12
1 stop27h 17m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/11
18:25-10:00
1 stop22h 35m
$1,567
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Mon 27/10
12:00-19:30
2 stops23h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/11
14:35-09:30
2 stops25h 55m
$1,573
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago
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Cheapflights Insights
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 29 August 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 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 12 September 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
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 56% 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 $1,004.
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 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, such as Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,July 2025
AKL - SFO
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