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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $697

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
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 1 March 2026.

Mon 27/414:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/508:35
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops29h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,400
Wed 29/419:21
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,510
Wed 29/419:21
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/520:20
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops48h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,549
Tue 28/419:21
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/520:20
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops48h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,551
Tue 28/419:21
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/520:20
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops48h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,566
Mon 16/314:58
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops49h 22m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/2$1,572
Sat 2/506:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,580
Sat 18/418:56
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops33h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/407:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops28h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,583
Tue 20/1018:18
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops33h 02m
Fiji Airways
Sat 31/1007:15
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops30h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,584
Sat 2/506:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$1,604
Wed 20/513:59
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 51m
Delta
Sun 31/510:00
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops26h 09m
Delta
Deal found 25/2$2,055
Wed 29/410:41
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops30h 09m
Delta
Sun 31/510:00
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops23h 33m
Delta
Deal found 27/2$2,056

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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,400

One-way from

$697

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,155
27/4-13/5
  • 27/4-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 47m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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6/4
  • 6/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 00m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($716 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($144 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 1 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

15:40-11:05

2 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

06:00-14:45

2 stops23h 45m

$1,721

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

18:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

10:55-20:32

1 stop24h 37m

$2,030

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/6

13:22-07:50

2 stops27h 28m

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

10:00-18:31

2 stops23h 31m

$2,056

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/6

13:59-07:50

2 stops26h 51m

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

10:00-08:38

2 stops37h 38m

$2,056

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 29/4

12:52-07:50

2 stops27h 58m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

10:00-21:09

2 stops26h 09m

$2,072

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

06:15-07:00

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

09:10-16:43

2 stops23h 33m

$2,072

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

14:26-09:00

1 stop26h 34m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

10:55-18:48

1 stop22h 53m

$2,110

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

14:45-08:30

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

10:55-17:05

1 stop21h 10m

$2,114

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

07:10-07:00

2 stops31h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

10:00-19:49

2 stops24h 49m

$2,142

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

18:20-09:00

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

10:55-20:47

1 stop24h 52m

$2,180

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport is 44 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 Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $558). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,348). 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’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 55% 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.

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,844.

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: 23h 54m.

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 San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 08m.

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 1 March 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
999 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
999 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
999 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 22h 55m. Fly via Air Canada, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 15546 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,461, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 20% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $558). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,348). 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 airline flying from Chicago to Melbourne

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,461Average$1,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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