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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $788

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
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 20 January 2026.

Sun 5/419:45
ORD
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MEL
1 stop44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,619
Sat 9/506:00
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,696
Thu 2/419:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/513:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,713
Sat 10/1019:05
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1007:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,723
Mon 23/316:44
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops25h 41m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/413:35
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 44m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/1$1,768
Wed 11/314:58
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 02m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/316:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 22m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,771
Sun 1/217:10
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop42h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/214:20
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,781
Wed 8/416:40
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop21h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 21/416:05
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops37h 11m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,786
Sat 4/419:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,796
Sat 21/321:30
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops44h 55m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/413:35
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 44m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/1$1,835
Thu 19/315:35
ORD
-
AVV
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/420:40
AVV
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ORD
2 stops33h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,907
Thu 19/315:35
ORD
-
AVV
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/420:40
AVV
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ORD
2 stops33h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,941

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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,619

One-way from

$788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,244
5/4-2/5
  • 5/4-2/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 16m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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27/5
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($755 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($151 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

16:44-09:05

2 stops25h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

13:35-19:55

1 stop21h 20m

$1,843

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

15:35-15:50

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 8/4

20:40-14:43

2 stops33h 03m

$1,907

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

15:40-11:35

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

$1,911

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

21:40-14:43

2 stops32h 03m

$1,919

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

15:35-15:50

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 7/4

20:40-14:43

2 stops33h 03m

$1,941

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

20:30-14:43

2 stops33h 13m

$1,951

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/3

15:35-13:05

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

20:30-19:25

3 stops37h 55m

$1,963

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

18:20-08:30

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

12:00-18:52

1 stop22h 52m

$2,175

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

18:30-09:30

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

11:30-16:57

1 stop22h 27m

$2,175

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

11:00-09:00

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

10:30-14:27

1 stop19h 57m

$2,175

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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 16 January 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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $733). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,432). 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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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 20 January 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
973 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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 25h 21m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,843. 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 $1,308 on this airline. This flight start at 32% 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 $733). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,432). 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$1,308Average$1,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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