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

Qantas Airways, at $1,595, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Air Canada. Qantas Airways is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air Canada or Cathay Pacific as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Find a great deal and save up to 21% by booking at least 40 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Melbourne Airport to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,593.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Melbourne Airport in March are about $2,081 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $1,291.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$809+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago are usually found in March or April, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Round-trip from	$1,595
One-way from	$940
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,317

Qantas Airways
13/3-25/3
4 total stops
48h 10m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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26/1
2 total stops
33h 14m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise

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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop

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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 13/308:00MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 25/320:20ORD - MEL

2 stops24h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,595

Wed 12/206:00MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/209:50ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,611

Thu 13/307:00MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 39mAir Canada

Tue 25/309:50ORD - MEL

3 stops34h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 16/1$1,828

Wed 26/211:30MEL - ORD

1 stop22h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/316:00ORD - MEL

1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,830

Wed 8/1008:35MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 36mAir New Zealand

Tue 21/1015:51ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 59mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/1$1,881

Thu 20/200:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 24/214:40ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/1$2,222

Wed 12/300:35MEL - ORD

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 25/318:56ORD - MEL

2 stops45h 19mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$2,377

Mon 14/418:30MEL - ORD

3 stops39h 55mAir Tahiti Nui

Fri 18/419:29ORD - MEL

3 stops29h 21mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 16/1$2,707

Tue 11/203:25MEL - ORD

2 stops52h 30mEmirates

Wed 19/219:45ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Deal found 16/1$3,589

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Thu 13/308:00MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 25/320:20ORD - MEL

2 stops24h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,595

Wed 12/206:00MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/209:50ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,611

Tue 10/612:05MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 03mAir New Zealand

Sat 21/615:35ORD - MEL

2 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/1$1,786

Thu 13/307:00MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 39mAir Canada

Tue 25/309:50ORD - MEL

3 stops34h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 16/1$1,828

Mon 10/211:30MEL - ORD

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/212:55ORD - MEL

1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,830

Thu 20/200:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 24/214:40ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/1$2,222

Wed 12/300:35MEL - ORD

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 25/318:56ORD - MEL

2 stops45h 19mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$2,377

Mon 14/418:30MEL - ORD

3 stops39h 55mAir Tahiti Nui

Fri 18/419:29ORD - MEL

3 stops29h 21mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 16/1$2,707

Sun 9/203:25MEL - ORD

2 stops52h 30mEmirates

Wed 12/219:45ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Deal found 17/1$3,421

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Sun 9/203:25MEL - ORD

2 stops52h 30mEmirates

Wed 12/219:45ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Deal found 17/1$3,421

Mon 10/211:30MEL - ORD

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/212:55ORD - MEL

1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,830

Wed 12/207:45MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 14mQantas Airways

Wed 19/215:17ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 18mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,596

Wed 12/206:00MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/209:50ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,611

Thu 20/200:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 24/214:40ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/1$2,222

Fri 21/207:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 29mAir Canada

Mon 24/215:40ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 15/1$1,868

Tue 25/200:35MEL - ORD

2 stops33h 23mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/319:00ORD - MEL

2 stops46h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/1$2,897

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

08:00-15:55

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/3

20:20-12:35

2 stops24h 15m

$1,595

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

06:00-17:45

2 stops28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/2

09:50-07:35

1 stop28h 45m

$1,611

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

12:05-21:08

2 stops24h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

15:35-17:45

2 stops35h 10m

$1,786

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

07:00-14:39

2 stops23h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/3

09:50-12:35

3 stops34h 45m

$1,828

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

11:30-18:55

1 stop24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

12:55-09:30

1 stop27h 35m

$1,830

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

00:45-13:00

1 stop29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/2

14:40-12:30

1 stop28h 50m

$2,222

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

00:35-18:00

2 stops33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/3

18:56-08:15

2 stops45h 19m

$2,377

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

18:30-19:25

3 stops39h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/4

19:29-15:50

3 stops29h 21m

$2,707

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

03:25-14:55

2 stops52h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

19:45-20:35

2 stops31h 50m

$3,421

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

13:45-10:45

3 stops36h 00m

$809

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHI?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

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

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1 / 2

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,351 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,327 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

485 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

826 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago round-trip?
Qantas Airways, at $1,595, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Air Canada. Qantas Airways is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,192	Average$2,078	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,470	Average$2,565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,488	Average$1,762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,541	Average$1,929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$2,065	Average$2,349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$2,106	Average$2,677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,438	Average$2,965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $809

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago are usually found in March or April, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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