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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $1,016

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Mon 2/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 00m
Wed 11/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 5/8$1,733
Tue 3/1118:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Wed 11/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 5/8$1,747
Mon 2/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 00m
Thu 12/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 5/8$1,759
Mon 2/1114:00 -
2 stops25h 55m
Wed 11/1112:10 -
2 stops23h 46m
Deal found 5/8$1,771
Sun 1/1110:25 -
2 stops31h 30m
Tue 10/1112:10 -
2 stops26h 39m
Deal found 5/8$1,789
Wed 18/1114:00 -
2 stops27h 55m
Wed 25/1108:15 -
2 stops27h 41m
Deal found 7/8$1,792
Sun 6/915:40 -
2 stops28h 40m
Mon 21/906:00 -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 8/8$1,802
Sun 1/1113:00 -
2 stops26h 55m
Sat 14/1115:00 -
2 stops49h 26m
Deal found 6/8$1,816
Sun 6/915:40 -
2 stops28h 40m
Mon 21/920:30 -
3 stops38h 18m
Deal found 8/8$1,819
Wed 18/1122:45 -
1 stop36h 25m
Wed 25/1110:20 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 8/8$1,825
Mon 2/1118:50 -
1 stop30h 00m
Fri 13/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 5/8$1,833
Wed 23/917:53 -
2 stops26h 02m
Tue 29/907:35 -
2 stops29h 02m
Deal found 9/8$1,856

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,733

One-way from

$1,016

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,437
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($363 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/1

18:50-23:20

1 stop35h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 6/2

17:10-14:30

1 stop38h 20m

$1,874

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/1

18:50-17:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 5/2

18:50-14:30

2 stops36h 40m

$1,933

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/1

18:50-05:45

1 stop41h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

16:10-14:30

1 stop39h 20m

$1,935

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

18:50-23:20

1 stop35h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

13:30-14:30

2 stops42h 00m

$2,000

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

14:52-14:10

3 stops32h 18m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 26/9

20:55-19:48

3 stops37h 53m

$2,181

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW Chicago Midway - MEL Melbourne

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/12

10:22-09:50

2 stops30h 28m

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

12:00-18:04

2 stops23h 04m

$2,280
Fastest return journey

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/11

17:52-09:30

1 stop22h 38m

Melbourne

Thu 26/11

12:45-16:31

1 stop20h 46m

$2,280

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/11

12:40-09:50

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 9/12

12:00-23:55

1 stop28h 55m

$2,280

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/11

16:35-10:30

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-18:49

1 stop23h 04m

$2,280

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW Chicago Midway - MEL Melbourne

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Sat 16/1

13:05-09:50

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 30/1

12:00-22:10

2 stops27h 10m

$2,281

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $1,428). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,451). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,402 and $1,926 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,733 on Qatar Airways (2 Nov–11 Nov).

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

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 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 10 August 2026.
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
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Robyn,Aug 2026

LAX - SYD

I was flabbergasted when the crew completely missed me in the distribution of food and drinks in Business Class - even after they looked twice at my opened table. However - this has happened to me on my last longhaul QF flight and with the same hosty (older woman with curly bob). She obviously cannot handly the stress of initial boarding as both times she has come back to me with an apology. When compared to our usual Business/ First longhauls with Qatar or Emirates, Qantas leave ALOT to be desired. I would highly recommend going with another airline. BTW I'm a 4th gen Aussie and previous Qantas employee - I would love to love them if they provided service but they just dont.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Robyn,Aug 2026

LAX - SYD

I was flabbergasted when the crew completely missed me in the distribution of food and drinks in Business Class - even after they looked twice at my opened table. However - this has happened to me on my last longhaul QF flight and with the same hosty (older woman with curly bob). She obviously cannot handly the stress of initial boarding as both times she has come back to me with an apology. When compared to our usual Business/ First longhauls with Qatar or Emirates, Qantas leave ALOT to be desired. I would highly recommend going with another airline. BTW I'm a 4th gen Aussie and previous Qantas employee - I would love to love them if they provided service but they just dont.

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 38m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,280. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $1,428). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,451). 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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