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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $878

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in July or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,589

One-way from

$878

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,374
28/9-11/10
  • 28/9-11/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 24m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($981 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 19 August 2025.

Sun 28/906:30ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1014:30MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$1,589
Mon 25/806:20ORD - MEL
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/913:30MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$1,608
Mon 3/1106:30ORD - MEL
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1112:00MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$1,788
Thu 2/1006:30ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1014:30MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$1,838
Thu 30/1018:00ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$1,866
Tue 26/807:05ORD - MEL
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/909:45MEL - ORD
2 stops41h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$1,897
Mon 3/1114:30ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops34h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/8$1,937
Mon 10/1113:00ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/8$1,938
Wed 24/1210:08MDW - MEL
2 stops28h 52mDelta
Sun 11/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 24mDelta
Deal found 18/8$2,252
Mon 8/1213:00MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Sun 21/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 27mDelta
Deal found 19/8$2,753
Mon 6/1021:47MDW - MEL
2 stops53h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1016:05MEL - MDW
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$2,887
Fri 3/1021:47MDW - MEL
2 stops53h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1016:05MEL - MDW
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$3,050

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/11

06:30-09:30

1 stop34h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:00-00:15

2 stops29h 15m

$1,788

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/10

06:30-12:00

2 stops38h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

14:30-23:59

2 stops25h 29m

$1,838

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/10

18:00-12:45

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

14:15-05:16

2 stops32h 01m

$1,866

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

16:05-09:25

2 stops24h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

12:10-21:11

2 stops26h 01m

$1,895

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/9

06:30-06:45

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

09:45-23:59

1 stop30h 14m

$1,898

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

17:40-13:15

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

14:30-23:57

2 stops26h 27m

$1,924

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/11

14:30-10:55

2 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:10-06:08

2 stops34h 58m

$1,937

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 24/12

09:30-08:00

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

10:10-18:34

2 stops25h 24m

$2,252

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 26/1

13:00-08:00

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

10:10-18:34

2 stops25h 24m

$2,252

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 29/12

09:30-08:00

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

10:10-18:34

2 stops25h 24m

$2,252

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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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 8 August 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,348.

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: 21h 48m.

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 05m.

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 19 August 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
896 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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 24h 20m. Fly via Air New Zealand 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 $1,348, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 34% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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$1,348Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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