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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $927

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 (ME1). 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 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,881

One-way from

$927

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,195
21/10-27/10
  • 21/10-27/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 33m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($921 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($167 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 15 September 2025.

Tue 21/1018:16ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1007:00MEL - ORD
2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,881
Tue 9/1214:35ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 13/110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$1,936
Wed 29/1013:00ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/1116:50MEL - ORD
2 stops43h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$1,971
Mon 1/1211:50ORD - MEL
2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/1222:55MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,972
Mon 24/1114:30ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/1212:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$2,008
Tue 28/1015:40ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$2,013
Mon 29/1211:50ORD - MEL
2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/122:55MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,029
Thu 4/1210:38ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 47mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 48mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$2,032
Mon 13/1007:25ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1014:30MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$2,050
Mon 1/1218:23ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 07mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/9$2,062
Thu 16/1019:01ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1007:30MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,065
Thu 6/1114:30ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/1108:35MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$2,079

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

18:17-09:30

1 stop22h 13m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

$2,231

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

08:00-06:01

2 stops37h 01m

$2,252

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/11

09:10-10:00

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

11:30-23:14

2 stops28h 44m

$2,270

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

18:25-10:00

1 stop22h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

13:00-22:59

2 stops26h 59m

$2,270

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/11

21:07-10:00

1 stop43h 53m

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

13:00-20:25

2 stops24h 25m

$2,289

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

11:41-10:50

3 stops31h 09m

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

08:35-00:17

3 stops31h 42m

$2,291

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/11

09:10-10:00

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

11:30-23:14

2 stops28h 44m

$2,307

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/11

23:55-10:00

1 stop41h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

11:30-23:59

2 stops29h 29m

$2,327

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

15:40-09:30

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 9/1

13:00-18:48

1 stop22h 48m

$2,339

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

15:40-10:00

2 stops25h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

11:30-23:14

2 stops28h 44m

$2,345

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Chicago to Melbourne. 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

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
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

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

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Melbourne can take about 22h 13m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,231. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Melbourne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Melbourne is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,318 on this airline. This flight start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Melbourne?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Melbourne are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne, Chicago Midway - Melbourne and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne Avalon.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,318Average$1,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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