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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $901

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in March or April, booked 51 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,975

One-way from

$901

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,945
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/10-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 12m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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12/6
  • 12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 59m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($711 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($144 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 30 April 2025.

Tue 4/1113:23ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 57mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1115:05MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,875
Tue 21/1016:25ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/1108:35MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,975
Wed 22/1023:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1120:40MEL - ORD
2 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,045
Thu 15/511:45ORD - MEL
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/513:35MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,059
Wed 7/516:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/523:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$2,148
Wed 22/1018:45ORD - AVV
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:20AVV - ORD
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,148
Tue 25/1108:40ORD - MEL
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,200
Wed 18/609:10ORD - MEL
1 stop31h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/609:30MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,250
Tue 21/1012:52ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 43mAir Canada
Tue 11/1108:00MEL - ORD
3 stops30h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,287
Tue 13/518:45ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 25/512:55MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 37mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,522
Tue 6/512:00ORD - MEL
1 stop38h 55mAir India
Tue 13/519:35MEL - ORD
1 stop50h 50mAir India
Deal found 29/4$2,937
Tue 25/1113:23ORD - AVV
2 stops33h 27mQantas Airways
Tue 2/1210:20AVV - ORD
2 stops29h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,952

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

16:25-10:50

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

08:35-20:22

2 stops28h 47m

$1,975

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

23:45-20:25

2 stops52h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

20:40-10:10

2 stops54h 30m

$2,045

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

11:45-11:30

3 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

13:35-06:42

2 stops32h 07m

$2,059

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

08:50-06:45

1 stop29h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

12:00-17:02

1 stop21h 02m

$2,095

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

16:00-12:15

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

00:45-14:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,148

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

18:45-22:50

2 stops36h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/11

10:20-23:00

2 stops29h 40m

$2,148

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

08:20-05:00

1 stop29h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 13/8

09:15-19:17

2 stops25h 02m

$2,244

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/6

09:10-07:30

1 stop31h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

09:30-23:59

1 stop29h 29m

$2,250

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

12:52-12:35

3 stops31h 43m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

08:00-21:59

3 stops30h 59m

$2,287

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/5

18:45-12:15

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:55-20:24

2 stops22h 29m

$2,447

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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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 25 April 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 51 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

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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

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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 30 April 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Melbourne is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,975 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $2,045 and $2,095 round-trip. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Melbourne one-way?

    $1,249 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $1,271 and $1,332, respectively.

  • 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 O'Hare Intl - Melbourne Avalon and Chicago Midway - Melbourne.

  • 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, 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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