Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $885
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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
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 March, 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 11 November 2025.
Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/1110:42ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 43mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11$1,406
Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1113:00ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$1,522
Tue 18/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1212:45ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/11$1,624
Fri 14/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1106:30ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,717
Tue 18/1107:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Wed 3/1210:20ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,996
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11$2,088
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$2,092
Tue 18/1107:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Tue 25/1110:20ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,126
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/1114:35ORD - MEL
1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$2,144
Tue 18/1120:30MEL - MDW
2 stops56h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1118:15MDW - MEL
1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$3,639
Sat 20/1207:00MEL - MDW
2 stops47h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/107:00MDW - MEL
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$3,803
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 11 November 2025.
Mon 16/306:40MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 01mAir Canada
Thu 19/314:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 10/11$1,950
Thu 20/1107:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Tue 2/1210:20ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/11$2,158
Thu 20/1108:40MEL - ORD
1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11$2,172
Sat 17/116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/214:00ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$2,186
Fri 13/312:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 27/315:02ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,186
Fri 13/309:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 58mDelta
Fri 27/314:00MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/11$2,215
Sat 17/118:50MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 51mAir Canada
Fri 20/214:00ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 10/11$2,146
Fri 21/1107:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Wed 3/1210:20ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/11$2,158
Thu 20/1108:40MEL - ORD
1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11$2,172
Mon 16/319:55MEL - ORD
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/315:35ORD - MEL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,207
Wed 11/309:10MEL - MDW
2 stops40h 46mDelta
Sun 15/318:45MDW - MEL
2 stops44h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/11$2,512
Sat 20/1207:00MEL - MDW
2 stops47h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/107:00MDW - MEL
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$3,803
Sat 10/123:55MEL - MDW
2 stops41h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/107:00MDW - MEL
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$3,936
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago. Data last updated 11 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/1110:42ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 43mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11$1,406
Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1113:00ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$1,522
Fri 14/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1106:30ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,717
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11$2,088
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$2,092
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/1114:35ORD - MEL
1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$2,144
Tue 18/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1212:45ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/11$1,624
Tue 18/1107:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Wed 3/1210:20ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,996
Tue 18/1107:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Tue 25/1110:20ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,126
Tue 18/1120:30MEL - MDW
2 stops56h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1118:15MDW - MEL
1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$3,639
Sat 20/1207:00MEL - MDW
2 stops47h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/107:00MDW - MEL
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$3,803
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 11 November 2025.
Wed 19/1108:35MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/11$885
Wed 15/408:35MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$887
Sun 8/212:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$933
Sat 7/201:25MEL - ORD
3 stops58h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$977
Mon 17/1117:55MEL - ORD
3 stops54h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,066
Tue 14/400:30MEL - ORD
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,146
Fri 21/1113:55MEL - ORD
3 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,150
Tue 18/1106:05MEL - ORD
2 stops42h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,156
Mon 15/1223:55MEL - ORD
3 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,198
Sun 28/1218:55MEL - MDW
3 stops56h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,447
Thu 18/1207:00MEL - MDW
2 stops47h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$1,480
Mon 15/1213:55MEL - MDW
3 stops40h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,493
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 11 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 11 November 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
06:40-14:41
2 stops24h 01m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 19/3
14:00-12:35
3 stops30h 35m
$1,950
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
18:50-14:41
2 stops36h 51m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 20/2
14:00-14:35
3 stops31h 35m
$2,146
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 20/11
07:20-13:40
1 stop23h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/12
10:20-05:40
1 stop26h 20m
$2,158
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 21/11
07:20-13:40
1 stop23h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/12
10:20-05:40
1 stop26h 20m
$2,158
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 20/11
08:40-12:55
1 stop45h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/12
14:35-07:10
1 stop47h 35m
$2,172
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 20/11
08:40-12:55
1 stop45h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/12
14:35-07:10
1 stop47h 35m
$2,172
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
16:05-19:29
1 stop20h 24m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 20/2
14:00-09:30
1 stop26h 30m
$2,186
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
12:00-19:21
2 stops23h 21m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 27/3
15:02-05:00
1 stop21h 58m
$2,186
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
19:55-13:55
2 stops34h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 19/3
15:35-23:00
1 stop39h 25m
$2,207
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
09:10-18:08
2 stops24h 58m
Chicago Midway
Fri 27/3
14:00-08:40
2 stops26h 40m
$2,215
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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 7 November 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 $930). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,673). 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 11 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 $1,020.
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 11 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.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
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, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in about 23h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 55m. 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 $1,076, 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 $930). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,673). 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 11 November 2025.
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