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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $923

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
7 12月 — 14 12月1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 7 11月 2025.

週六 6/1218:17ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 13mQantas Airways
週六 13/1206:45MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,650
週四 4/1220:46ORD - MEL
1 stop39h 29mQantas Airways
週三 14/118:30MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,651
週六 6/1206:11ORD - MEL
2 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
週六 13/1206:45MEL - ORD
2 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,816
週四 4/1206:50ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
週四 11/1208:35MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,868
週六 15/1106:00ORD - MEL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
週五 5/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,016
週一 1/1206:15ORD - MEL
2 stops34h 10mAir New Zealand
週一 15/1218:55MEL - ORD
2 stops42h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/11$2,039
週六 15/1106:15MDW - MEL
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
週五 5/1212:00MEL - MDW
2 stops42h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,056
週四 4/1218:17ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 58mQantas Airways
週四 11/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,065
週三 10/1213:14MDW - MEL
2 stops25h 46mDelta
週三 17/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/11$2,485
週三 24/1211:48MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 12mDelta
週日 11/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/11$2,785
週一 1/1205:30MDW - MEL
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
週六 20/1207:00MEL - MDW
2 stops47h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$3,390
週日 21/1217:59MDW - MEL
2 stops45h 01mDelta
週日 28/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops29h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11$4,410

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 7 11月 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,604

One-way from

$923

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,499
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/2-6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 15m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($884 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($136 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週日 22/2

19:47-15:35

2 stops26h 48m

Melbourne

週三 4/3

12:00-17:36

1 stop22h 36m

$2,224

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週六 14/3

21:10-08:30

1 stop43h 20m

Melbourne

週六 21/3

10:30-16:55

1 stop22h 25m

$2,228

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週三 25/2

16:00-09:30

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

週一 9/3

11:30-18:52

1 stop23h 22m

$2,238

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週二 3/3

16:00-09:30

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

週三 11/3

10:30-14:55

1 stop20h 25m

$2,238

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週三 25/3

18:20-09:00

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

週一 6/4

10:55-01:00

1 stop29h 05m

$2,238

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週三 21/1

12:53-09:30

2 stops27h 37m

Melbourne

週一 2/2

11:30-17:04

2 stops22h 34m

$2,245

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週三 24/12

12:45-09:30

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

週二 13/1

11:30-14:50

1 stop20h 20m

$2,245

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

週三 29/4

13:00-07:40

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

週日 31/5

10:00-18:31

2 stops23h 31m

$2,254

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週二 24/2

17:53-08:00

2 stops45h 07m

Melbourne

週日 8/3

10:10-15:48

2 stops22h 38m

$2,254

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週六 27/12

21:10-09:30

1 stop43h 20m

Melbourne

週三 14/1

11:30-20:25

1 stop25h 55m

$2,258

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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 31 October 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 $756). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,745). 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 54% 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 $1,349.

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 7 11月 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
929 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

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
929 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
929 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

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 26h 48m. Fly via Qantas Airways, United Airlines, 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 $1,349, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 33% 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 $756). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,745). 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$1,349Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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