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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $768

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,735

One-way from

$768

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,370
16/9-11/10
  • 16/9-11/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 34m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($963 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($168 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 29 August 2025.

Tue 16/918:30ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1007:30MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,735
Mon 13/1007:25ORD - MEL
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1008:35MEL - ORD
2 stops31h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,818
Tue 14/1011:13ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,836
Tue 14/1011:13ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1018:20MEL - ORD
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,856
Tue 14/1011:13ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1018:20MEL - ORD
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,862
Tue 4/1116:03ORD - MEL
2 stops39h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,873
Mon 27/1007:25ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,908
Mon 17/1118:03ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 12mFiji Airways
Tue 25/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 03mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/8$1,919
Mon 27/1014:30ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/1108:35MEL - ORD
2 stops33h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$1,930
Mon 10/1113:00ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$1,931
Mon 3/1113:00ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/1118:50MEL - ORD
2 stops41h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$1,964
Tue 16/919:09ORD - AVV
3 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1006:00AVV - ORD
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,403

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

11:50-21:00

2 stops40h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 21/1

22:55-18:25

2 stops36h 30m

$1,971

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/11

13:00-15:35

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

18:50-19:56

2 stops42h 06m

$1,999

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/11

13:00-10:55

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

10:35-18:52

2 stops25h 17m

$2,002

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

07:25-17:45

2 stops42h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

12:10-23:59

2 stops27h 49m

$2,032

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/11

11:42-13:15

3 stops32h 33m

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

14:15-06:25

3 stops33h 10m

$2,072

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/1

14:40-09:25

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

12:10-19:50

2 stops24h 40m

$2,075

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

14:35-09:25

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 21/12

12:10-22:59

2 stops27h 49m

$2,075

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

14:30-10:55

2 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

12:10-19:56

2 stops24h 46m

$2,095

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

17:40-09:30

1 stop22h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

12:00-17:17

1 stop22h 17m

$2,100

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

14:14-09:30

1 stop26h 16m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

12:00-17:17

1 stop22h 17m

$2,100

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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 22 August 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.

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 29 August 2025.
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

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

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

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

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 28h 25m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,246. Airlines will cover a distance of 15554 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 $1,344 on this airline. This flight start at 34% 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.

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    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$1,344Average$1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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