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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $959

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in July or March, 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,785

One-way from

$959

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,821
28/7-4/8
  • 28/7-4/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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6/8
  • 6/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 57m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($874 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($156 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 13 June 2025.

Mon 28/706:40ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/812:05MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,785
Mon 20/1015:40ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 28/1008:35MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$1,954
Wed 15/1023:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/1021:15MEL - ORD
2 stops38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,023
Wed 22/1015:07ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 53mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,072
Mon 20/1014:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Tue 28/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$2,171
Wed 22/1013:25ORD - MEL
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,203
Sat 25/1018:45ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 9/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,206
Sun 12/1015:47ORD - MEL
1 stop25h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/1012:00MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,232
Fri 12/1210:35MDW - MEL
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Sun 28/1210:25MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/6$2,301
Fri 12/1211:19ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 56mDelta
Wed 31/1210:25MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/6$2,301
Mon 20/1016:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/1000:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6$2,366
Wed 9/711:39MDW - MEL
2 stops52h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/715:05MEL - MDW
1 stop37h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$4,214

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Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

06:40-10:50

2 stops37h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

12:05-05:25

2 stops32h 20m

$1,785

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

15:40-10:50

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

08:35-20:25

2 stops27h 50m

$1,954

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

23:45-20:25

2 stops52h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

21:15-19:25

2 stops38h 10m

$2,023

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

15:07-05:00

1 stop21h 53m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

12:00-15:52

1 stop20h 52m

$2,072

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

07:10-16:38

2 stops25h 28m

$2,171

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

13:25-05:00

2 stops23h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

16:05-19:20

1 stop20h 15m

$2,203

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

18:45-13:00

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

14:15-23:00

2 stops25h 45m

$2,206

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/10

12:53-09:15

1 stop28h 22m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

12:00-16:55

1 stop20h 55m

$2,232

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

16:00-12:15

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

00:45-14:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,366

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

10:00-06:45

1 stop29h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

09:45-17:02

1 stop22h 17m

$2,433

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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 9 June 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Fiji Airways from Chicago to Melbourne have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
194 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $1,954, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 9% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,082 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from $1,231 and Qantas Airways from $1,250 one-way.

  • 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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