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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $770

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in March or July, booked 51 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 12 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,409

One-way from

$770

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,146
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 21m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 33m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($634 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($146 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 12 February 2025.

Tue 11/309:45ORD - MEL
1 stop29h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 18/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,409
Mon 12/517:38ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 17/509:40MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,432
Sat 12/412:48ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/414:00MEL - ORD
2 stops40h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,475
Tue 29/418:45ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 13/512:55MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 32mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,993
Mon 28/415:50ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 13/512:05MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$2,056
Mon 14/419:50ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 23/420:50MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$2,077
Mon 14/417:50ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/410:55MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$2,290
Thu 13/214:40ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/200:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2$2,321
Sun 1/614:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Mon 23/620:30MEL - ORD
2 stops33h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$2,473
Sun 7/910:10MDW - MEL
2 stops52h 30mLATAM Airlines
Wed 17/912:00MEL - MDW
2 stops38h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/2$5,039
Thu 18/1218:50MDW - MEL
2 stops44h 25mDelta
Wed 31/1210:25MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/2$12,089

Find flights from Chicago to Melbourne within your budget

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 12 February 2025.

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/3

14:13-07:35

1 stop25h 22m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

12:00-23:59

1 stop27h 59m

$1,409

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/5

17:38-10:20

2 stops25h 42m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

09:40-23:56

1 stop29h 16m

$1,432

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/2

09:50-09:30

1 stop30h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

12:25-23:59

2 stops26h 34m

$1,460

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/4

18:45-11:30

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

12:55-20:27

2 stops22h 32m

$1,993

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/4

15:50-10:50

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

08:35-21:30

2 stops27h 55m

$2,056

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

19:50-18:55

2 stops32h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

20:50-17:55

2 stops36h 05m

$2,077

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

15:40-23:00

1 stop39h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

00:45-14:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,230

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/4

15:35-08:15

1 stop25h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

09:30-23:41

1 stop29h 11m

$2,290

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

14:42-12:15

3 stops30h 33m

$770

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

06:40-07:35

2 stops32h 55m

$812

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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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 7 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport is 51 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 12 February 2025.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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.

8.4
Very Good

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

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

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,409, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Fiji Airways. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 42% 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 $836 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,383 and Air Canada from $1,695 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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