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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $647

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

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Best flights from Chicago to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 December 2025.

Sat 21/214:08ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/216:05MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$1,692
Mon 23/319:29ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 01mQantas Airways
Mon 6/421:00MEL - ORD
2 stops47h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/12$1,722
Mon 25/515:40ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Fri 29/506:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 29/12$1,902
Wed 11/313:10MDW - MEL
2 stops25h 50mDelta
Sun 22/309:10MEL - MDW
2 stops29h 21mDelta
Deal found 28/12$2,192
Wed 11/315:35ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Sun 22/307:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 30/12$1,902
Wed 11/314:58ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 02mQantas Airways
Sun 22/316:55MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/12$1,929
Wed 25/315:35ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 30mAir Canada
Wed 1/407:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 30/12$1,902
Fri 13/319:59ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 51mQantas Airways
Sat 21/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop27h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/12$1,957
Wed 29/414:12MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 38mDelta
Sun 31/510:00MEL - MDW
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Deal found 29/12$2,192
Wed 25/315:35ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Mon 6/421:40MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 30/12$1,911
Mon 2/209:45MDW - MEL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/212:00MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$2,366
Mon 23/212:45MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Sun 8/310:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 21mDelta
Deal found 30/12$2,192
Sat 21/314:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Wed 8/406:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 29/12$1,911
Fri 8/513:05MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Sun 17/510:00MEL - MDW
2 stops23h 31mDelta
Deal found 29/12$2,266
Sun 1/306:00MDW - MEL
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/316:05MEL - MDW
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$2,571
Wed 8/414:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Tue 21/406:00MEL - ORD
3 stops31h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 29/12$1,962
Thu 12/219:20MDW - MEL
2 stops43h 40mDelta
Sun 14/610:00MEL - MDW
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Deal found 29/12$2,490
Tue 20/119:16MDW - MEL
2 stops43h 44mDelta
Fri 20/210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 35mDelta
Deal found 30/12$2,714
Mon 25/513:00MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Fri 29/510:00MEL - MDW
2 stops23h 31mDelta
Deal found 29/12$3,237

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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,273

One-way from

$647

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,702
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 12/2-19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 14m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 59m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($617 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($109 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 30 December 2025.
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

14:08-09:30

1 stop26h 22m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

16:05-21:33

1 stop22h 28m

$1,692

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

19:29-09:30

1 stop22h 01m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

21:00-05:59

2 stops47h 59m

$1,722

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/5

15:40-11:05

2 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

06:00-14:45

2 stops23h 45m

$1,902

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

$1,902

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

15:35-13:05

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

07:10-19:58

2 stops28h 48m

$1,902

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

21:40-14:43

2 stops32h 03m

$1,911

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/3

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

$1,911

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

14:58-05:00

1 stop22h 02m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

16:55-23:47

2 stops22h 52m

$1,929

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

19:59-18:50

2 stops30h 51m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

12:00-23:54

1 stop27h 54m

$1,957

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

14:00-11:05

3 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

06:00-22:03

3 stops31h 03m

$1,962

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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 26 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport is 64 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 $733). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,432). 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 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 $1,910.

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 Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 57m.

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 Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 49m.

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 30 December 2025.
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
957 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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 25h 50m. Fly via Qantas Airways 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 $1,308, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 31% 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 $733). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,432). 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$1,308Average$1,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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