What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago round-trip?

American Airlines, at $1,634, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Japan Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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. Find deals

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 American Airlines, Air Canada or Cathay Pacific as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Find a great deal and save up to 75% by booking at least 13 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Melbourne Airport to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $927.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Melbourne Airport in February are about $1,960 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $656.

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.

$835+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

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

Round-trip from	$1,634
One-way from	$835
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,930

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28/8-28/9
4 total stops
57h 47m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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28/8
2 total stops
24h 41m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($443 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 27 June 2025.

Thu 28/806:00MEL - ORD

2 stops33h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sun 28/918:30ORD - MEL

2 stops24h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,634

Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1114:30ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/6$1,638

Wed 27/807:25MEL - ORD

1 stop23h 35mJapan Airlines

Mon 15/912:10ORD - MEL

1 stop26h 35mJapan Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,951

Mon 6/1006:30MEL - ORD

3 stops28h 59mAir Canada

Mon 3/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops30h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 25/6$1,974

Mon 3/1107:10MEL - ORD

3 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1117:55ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6$2,050

Thu 28/823:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Sat 30/816:00ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/6$2,064

Thu 28/810:55MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/919:40ORD - MEL

1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/6$2,069

Wed 27/811:55MEL - ORD

1 stop20h 48mQantas Airways

Thu 11/915:19ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 16mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/6$2,296

Thu 20/1100:35MEL - ORD

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 5/1218:50ORD - MEL

2 stops41h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/6$2,573

Sat 9/809:45MEL - MDW

2 stops26h 09mMultiple Airlines

Sat 16/808:05MDW - MEL

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$2,581

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Thu 28/806:00MEL - ORD

2 stops33h 12mAmerican Airlines

Sun 28/918:30ORD - MEL

2 stops24h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,634

Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1114:30ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/6$1,638

Wed 27/807:25MEL - ORD

1 stop23h 35mJapan Airlines

Mon 15/912:10ORD - MEL

1 stop26h 35mJapan Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,951

Mon 6/1006:30MEL - ORD

3 stops28h 59mAir Canada

Mon 3/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops30h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 25/6$1,974

Mon 3/1107:10MEL - ORD

3 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1117:55ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6$2,050

Thu 28/823:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Sat 30/816:00ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/6$2,064

Thu 28/810:55MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/919:40ORD - MEL

1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/6$2,069

Wed 27/811:55MEL - ORD

1 stop20h 48mQantas Airways

Thu 11/915:19ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 16mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/6$2,296

Thu 20/1100:35MEL - ORD

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 5/1218:50ORD - MEL

2 stops41h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/6$2,573

Wed 17/1210:25MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 32mDelta

Sun 28/1219:59ORD - MEL

2 stops43h 16mDelta

Deal found 26/6$2,686

Sat 9/809:45MEL - MDW

2 stops26h 09mMultiple Airlines

Sat 16/808:05MDW - MEL

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$2,581

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Thu 3/720:45MEL - ORD

2 stops33h 09mAir Canada

Tue 12/813:01ORD - MEL

3 stops31h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 25/6$3,188

Thu 3/715:55MEL - ORD

2 stops32h 20mJapan Airlines

Mon 11/801:30ORD - MEL

2 stops37h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 25/6$3,329

Fri 4/709:30MEL - ORD

1 stop22h 11mVirgin Australia

Sun 27/716:50ORD - MEL

1 stop24h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 26/6$16,653

Sat 5/723:55MEL - ORD

3 stops36h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/806:13ORD - MEL

3 stops44h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$5,848

Sat 5/713:55MEL - ORD

3 stops54h 23mAir Tahiti Nui

Sun 3/806:13ORD - MEL

3 stops44h 12mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 25/6$5,850

Sat 5/710:20MEL - ORD

2 stops46h 30mFinnair

Sun 27/721:30ORD - MEL

2 stops44h 20mFinnair

Deal found 25/6$8,787

Sat 5/709:45MEL - ORD

1 stop22h 57mQantas Airways

Sun 27/708:50ORD - MEL

1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/6$16,060

Mon 7/717:00MEL - ORD

2 stops36h 17mAmerican Airlines

Tue 22/717:43ORD - MEL

2 stops24h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/6$2,616

Mon 7/710:55MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 22/706:30ORD - MEL

1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/6$2,780

Thu 17/708:35MEL - ORD

2 stops30h 24mAir New Zealand

Sat 11/1014:35ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/6$1,844

Thu 17/714:25MEL - ORD

1 stop39h 00mCathay Pacific

Mon 13/1016:00ORD - MEL

1 stop39h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/6$2,339

Fri 18/709:45MEL - ORD

1 stop22h 17mAmerican Airlines

Tue 14/1015:15ORD - MEL

1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,873

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Thu 28/813:30MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$835

Thu 28/813:30MEL - MDW

2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$1,046

Sun 10/815:05MEL - ORD

1 stop22h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,066

Thu 28/823:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/6$1,271

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MELORD

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Thu 28/8

06:00-00:12

2 stops33h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/9

18:30-10:05

2 stops24h 35m

$1,634

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

12:10-19:56

2 stops24h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

14:30-10:55

2 stops27h 25m

$1,638

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

07:25-16:00

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

12:10-05:45

1 stop26h 35m

$1,951

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

06:30-19:29

3 stops28h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/11

15:40-15:15

2 stops30h 35m

$1,974

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

07:10-23:31

3 stops33h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/11

17:55-13:15

2 stops26h 20m

$2,050

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

23:45-14:25

1 stop29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/8

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,064

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

10:55-17:08

1 stop21h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/9

19:40-08:15

1 stop21h 35m

$2,069

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

11:55-17:43

1 stop20h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/9

15:19-09:35

2 stops27h 16m

$2,296

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

00:35-16:10

2 stops32h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

18:50-05:45

2 stops41h 55m

$2,573

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

09:45-20:54

2 stops26h 09m

Chicago Midway

Sat 16/8

08:05-06:45

2 stops31h 40m

$2,581

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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 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 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, such as Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,504 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,504 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,316 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,963 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

485 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

912 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,504 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago round-trip?
American Airlines, at $1,634, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Japan Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 16% 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.

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,144	Average$1,554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,181	Average$1,906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,464	Average$1,669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,558	Average$2,380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,571	Average$2,029	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,580	Average$1,973	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,189	Average$2,816	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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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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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 20 June 2025.

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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 27 June 2025.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, such as Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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