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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $670

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in July or March, 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,598

One-way from

$670

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,478
21/8-28/8
  • 21/8-28/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 01m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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19/8
  • 19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 37m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($904 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 11 July 2025.

Thu 21/819:09ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/813:30MEL - ORD
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,598
Sun 13/708:50ORD - MEL
1 stop30h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 26/709:45MEL - ORD
1 stop28h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,936
Mon 20/1015:40ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/1108:35MEL - ORD
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,939
Mon 1/1211:50ORD - MEL
2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 15/1222:55MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7$2,002
Mon 8/1213:00MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Sun 21/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/7$2,232
Mon 10/1118:49ORD - AVV
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1106:00AVV - ORD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,474
Mon 13/1019:01ORD - AVV
2 stops27h 09mQantas Airways
Sun 26/1006:00AVV - ORD
2 stops25h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$3,073
Tue 5/818:02MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1016:05MEL - MDW
1 stop24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$3,481

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Chicago

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/8

19:09-12:00

2 stops25h 51m

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

13:30-05:40

2 stops31h 10m

$1,598

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

15:40-10:50

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

08:35-00:10

2 stops31h 35m

$1,939

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

10:00-06:45

1 stop29h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

09:45-15:55

1 stop21h 10m

$1,997

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

11:50-21:00

2 stops40h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

22:55-18:25

2 stops36h 30m

$2,002

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/12

13:00-08:00

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 21/12

10:10-22:05

2 stops28h 55m

$2,232

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

18:49-20:20

2 stops32h 31m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 23/11

06:00-17:20

2 stops28h 20m

$2,474

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

19:01-14:10

2 stops27h 09m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 26/10

06:00-15:49

2 stops25h 49m

$3,073

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/8

18:02-11:30

2 stops26h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

16:05-00:11

1 stop24h 06m

$3,481

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/8

13:03-17:40

3 stops37h 37m

$670

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/8

13:03-20:15

3 stops40h 12m

$670

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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 27 June 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.

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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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, andDelta 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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
8.0
Very Good
201 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

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

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  • 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 $1,939 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at $1,997 and $2,002 round-trip. These flights start at 9% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $1,077 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $1,260 and $1,286, 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 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, 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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