Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $903
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.
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 (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 13 June 2025.
Round-trip from | $1,785 |
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One-way from | $903 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $1,821 |
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to MelbourneExplore 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.
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.
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Route
Depart
Return
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ChicagoMelbourne
ORD - AVV
ORDAVV
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 20/10
17:51-16:05
2 stops30h 14m
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 28/10
06:00-15:56
2 stops25h 56m
Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Melbourne
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 9 June 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.
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 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 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, 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Fiji Airways. 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.
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Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
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Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Overall
Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Overall
Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Overall
Food
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Overall
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Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
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Isabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
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