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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $692

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 February 2026.

Mon 20/419:21
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,305
Mon 6/419:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,315
Mon 16/220:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop43h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/206:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,338
Thu 19/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 26m
Qantas Airways
Fri 10/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/2$1,352
Sat 7/313:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops50h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/2$1,368
Mon 9/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,390
Sat 7/319:39
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/313:55
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops30h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,395
Wed 25/313:14
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops41h 31m
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/2$1,405
Thu 19/314:58
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops34h 17m
Qantas Airways
Tue 7/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,406
Sat 21/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 26m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop29h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,422
Sat 7/319:39
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/313:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,434
Sat 7/319:39
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/313:55
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops30h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,491

Find 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 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,305

One-way from

$692

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,753
20/4-11/5
  • 20/4-11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 44m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 24m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($658 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($134 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

16:49-22:45

2 stops37h 56m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

09:45-16:55

1 stop22h 10m

$1,776

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

15:35-13:15

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

$1,930

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

12:24-05:00

2 stops24h 36m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

09:45-17:46

1 stop23h 01m

$1,942

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

14:26-09:00

1 stop26h 34m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

10:30-18:54

1 stop24h 24m

$1,949

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

10:40-08:15

1 stop30h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

09:30-19:00

1 stop24h 30m

$1,949

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/6

15:20-10:00

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

13:35-19:33

1 stop20h 58m

$1,949

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/6

18:30-08:15

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

10:55-22:59

1 stop27h 04m

$1,949

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

16:35-09:00

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

11:55-00:59

1 stop29h 04m

$1,949

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

13:01-07:30

1 stop27h 29m

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

10:55-22:59

1 stop27h 04m

$1,949

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

18:20-09:00

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

12:00-20:15

1 stop24h 15m

$1,949

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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 6 February 2026.

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 44 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $512). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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
988 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Melbourne can take about 24h 36m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,942. 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 $1,474 on this airline. This flight start at 21% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $512). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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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