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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $929

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2026.

Fri 23/1019:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/1123:40
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,236
Mon 10/815:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 24/820:40
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/7$1,540
Mon 10/815:54
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 06m
Qantas Airways
Mon 24/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/7$1,550
Mon 10/815:54
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 06m
Qantas Airways
Mon 17/813:35
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/7$1,565
Tue 22/917:13
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops25h 47m
Qantas Airways
Tue 29/909:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,581
Tue 22/912:05
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 29/909:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,588
Mon 21/915:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 28/906:00
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/7$1,594
Wed 9/917:37
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops23h 13m
Delta
Wed 16/910:00
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops27h 44m
Delta
Deal found 26/7$1,634
Thu 10/916:30
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops48h 20m
Delta
Sun 20/910:00
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops23h 33m
Delta
Deal found 24/7$1,730
Thu 27/819:25
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 25m
Delta
Fri 4/910:00
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops23h 33m
Delta
Deal found 23/7$1,874
Fri 27/1118:30
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops46h 20m
Delta
Mon 14/1212:00
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops27h 10m
Delta
Deal found 24/7$2,208
Thu 10/906:25
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/909:45
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops28h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$2,219

Find flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,236

One-way from

$929

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,109
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/10-7/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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5/9
  • 5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 02m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Melbourne 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 29 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/8

14:15-07:30

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-16:39

1 stop20h 44m

$1,620

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

17:37-07:50

2 stops23h 13m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:00-22:44

2 stops27h 44m

$1,634

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/12

12:30-09:50

2 stops28h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

12:00-18:37

2 stops23h 37m

$1,634

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

08:55-10:30

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

11:30-18:54

1 stop24h 24m

$1,634
Fastest return journey

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

19:40-07:50

1 stop21h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:00-20:30

2 stops25h 30m

$1,634

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Thu 27/8

19:25-07:50

2 stops45h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

10:00-18:33

2 stops23h 33m

$1,874

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

18:50-23:20

1 stop35h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 14/12

17:10-14:30

1 stop38h 20m

$1,925

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

19:20-22:05

1 stop35h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

17:15-15:05

2 stops36h 50m

$2,170

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/11

18:30-09:50

2 stops46h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 14/12

12:00-22:10

2 stops27h 10m

$2,208

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Fri 20/11

17:25-09:50

2 stops47h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

12:00-08:50

2 stops37h 50m

$2,245

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,421). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,484). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,421 and $1,456 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,236 on Qatar Airways (23 Oct–7 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,982.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 35m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 22m.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport is 32 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 29 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways from Chicago to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,069 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,069 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,069 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Melbourne. 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 Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in 23h 13m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 15554 km between Chicago and Melbourne Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne 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 Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,421). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,484). 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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