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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $703

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
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 12 February 2026.

Mon 6/419:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,304
Mon 16/220:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop43h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/206:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,327
Sat 21/220:21
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops42h 59m
Qantas Airways
Sat 28/212:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,336
Wed 18/313:14
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops51h 06m
Qantas Airways
Fri 10/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,339
Mon 9/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Mon 16/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/2$1,341
Thu 19/314:58
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops39h 47m
Qantas Airways
Thu 9/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,343
Wed 18/216:45
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 00m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,357
Sat 7/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops46h 31m
Qantas Airways
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,359
Mon 4/506:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,369
Mon 23/213:24
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 21m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,373
Mon 9/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,379
Wed 11/312:47
MDW
-
MEL
2 stops26h 13m
Delta
Sun 22/309:10
MEL
-
MDW
2 stops24h 44m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$1,949

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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,304

One-way from

$703

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,738
6/4-19/4
  • 6/4-19/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 20m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 24m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($647 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($133 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 12 February 2026.
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

16:45-08:20

2 stops46h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

12:00-21:35

1 stop26h 35m

$1,570

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/4

14:58-05:00

1 stop23h 02m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

16:35-14:16

2 stops36h 41m

$1,688

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

16:49-22:45

2 stops37h 56m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

09:45-16:55

1 stop22h 10m

$1,761

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

13:14-17:15

2 stops36h 01m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-23:47

1 stop27h 47m

$1,780

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

11:50-20:55

2 stops40h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

22:40-18:25

2 stops36h 45m

$1,841

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

15:35-12:25

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

20:30-14:43

2 stops33h 13m

$1,845

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

16:00-07:30

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

12:10-23:28

2 stops26h 18m

$1,856

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

08:40-07:30

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

12:10-00:34

2 stops27h 24m

$1,856

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

15:35-17:40

2 stops34h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

20:30-14:43

2 stops33h 13m

$1,863

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/5

14:15-11:05

3 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

18:00-19:25

3 stops40h 25m

$1,872

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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 6 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 $507). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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?

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 50% 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 2h 55m.

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 12 February 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
988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
988 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

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 26h 13m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Turkish 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.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,462, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 21% 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 $507). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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$1,462Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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