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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $754

CHI — MEL
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Wed 11/1122:45 -
1 stop39h 45m
Wed 25/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 22/9$1,755
Fri 6/1118:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Fri 13/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 22/9$1,803
Sat 7/1118:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Fri 20/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 22/9$1,819
Wed 11/1105:30 -
2 stops33h 00m
Wed 25/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 21/9$1,835
Mon 14/1215:00 -
2 stops26h 55m
Mon 15/310:20 -
2 stops27h 26m
Deal found 19/9$1,856
Wed 14/1006:00 -
2 stops33h 30m
Wed 21/1009:00 -
2 stops31h 30m
Deal found 23/9$1,867
Sat 7/1121:04 -
2 stops41h 26m
Fri 20/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 22/9$1,876
Sat 31/1018:55 -
2 stops68h 35m
Tue 24/1109:20 -
2 stops36h 40m
Deal found 22/9$1,880
Wed 4/1115:30 -
2 stops30h 05m
Wed 11/1108:10 -
2 stops23h 27m
Deal found 20/9$1,887

Find flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,654

One-way from

$754

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,352
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  • Philippine Airlines
  • 22/2-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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23/2-31/12
  • 23/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($385 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/2

05:40-09:30

1 stop34h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$929

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

05:30-07:30

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,024

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

20:01-09:30

1 stop45h 29m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,058

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

20:14-21:20

3 stops56h 06m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,092

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

10:26-11:10

3 stops32h 44m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,136
Fastest return journey

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/3

14:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,306

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/3

14:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,306

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/3

14:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,306

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/1

14:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,306

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/3

14:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,306

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,420). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,451). 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 $2,265 and $2,400 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,654 on Philippine Airlines (22 Feb–8 Mar).

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

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?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,158.

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

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 43 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 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
1,101 reviews
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Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Robyn,Aug 2026

LAX - SYD

I was flabbergasted when the crew completely missed me in the distribution of food and drinks in Business Class - even after they looked twice at my opened table. However - this has happened to me on my last longhaul QF flight and with the same hosty (older woman with curly bob). She obviously cannot handly the stress of initial boarding as both times she has come back to me with an apology. When compared to our usual Business/ First longhauls with Qatar or Emirates, Qantas leave ALOT to be desired. I would highly recommend going with another airline. BTW I'm a 4th gen Aussie and previous Qantas employee - I would love to love them if they provided service but they just dont.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,101 reviews
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Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Robyn,Aug 2026

LAX - SYD

I was flabbergasted when the crew completely missed me in the distribution of food and drinks in Business Class - even after they looked twice at my opened table. However - this has happened to me on my last longhaul QF flight and with the same hosty (older woman with curly bob). She obviously cannot handly the stress of initial boarding as both times she has come back to me with an apology. When compared to our usual Business/ First longhauls with Qatar or Emirates, Qantas leave ALOT to be desired. I would highly recommend going with another airline. BTW I'm a 4th gen Aussie and previous Qantas employee - I would love to love them if they provided service but they just dont.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 30m. Fly via Qatar Airways or United Airlines 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.

  • 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 $1,420). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,451). 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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