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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $871

CHI — MEL
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Wed 2/1209:13 -
3 stops34h 12m
Sun 31/113:35 -
3 stops50h 22m
Deal found 9/11$1,807
Wed 11/1105:30 -
2 stops33h 00m
Wed 18/1110:00 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 10/11$1,877
Fri 4/1208:30 -
3 stops34h 55m
Mon 7/1213:35 -
3 stops28h 19m
Deal found 11/11$1,951
Wed 2/1210:25 -
2 stops29h 30m
Tue 2/212:10 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 9/11$2,014
Wed 2/1214:29 -
2 stops25h 26m
Sat 30/119:10 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 9/11$2,040
Tue 1/1216:17 -
2 stops38h 03m
Mon 1/217:10 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 9/11$2,053
Sun 13/1214:22 -
2 stops27h 33m
Mon 4/110:20 -
2 stops26h 38m
Deal found 9/11$2,057
Tue 8/1207:25 -
2 stops33h 05m
Fri 25/1206:45 -
3 stops34h 41m
Deal found 7/11$2,059
Mon 7/1214:29 -
2 stops25h 26m
Fri 25/1212:10 -
2 stops25h 28m
Deal found 7/11$2,063
Tue 1/1210:30 -
2 stops29h 25m
Tue 2/212:10 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 9/11$2,087
Tue 1/1216:17 -
2 stops38h 03m
Sun 31/116:10 -
1 stop39h 20m
Deal found 9/11$2,111

Find flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,686

One-way from

$871

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,502
3/3-7/3
  • 3/3-7/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 44m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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25/3-31/12
  • 25/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 01m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($580 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/3

06:29-07:30

2 stops33h 01m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$871

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/2

05:40-09:30

1 stop34h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$915

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/11

05:40-07:30

2 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$989

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

07:25-09:30

2 stops33h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,055

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/1

20:15-20:45

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,237

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/1

11:45-20:45

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,339

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/1

11:45-20:45

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,534

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/12

07:25-21:30

3 stops45h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,625
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/1

18:50-17:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,690

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/12

14:10-07:10

1 stop48h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,743

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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 $1,463). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,860). 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 $1,791 and $3,657 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,686 on Multiple Airlines (3 Mar–7 Mar).

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

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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 $2,353.

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 42 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.

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 39h 45m. Fly via Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Turkish 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 $1,463). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,860). 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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