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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $760

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in March or July, booked 82 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 (MEL). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,825

One-way from

$760

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,679
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
15/3
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Fri 14/215:17ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 48mQantas Airways
Fri 21/212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,825
Wed 19/313:30ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/313:45MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,843
Mon 17/317:10ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/415:05MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,855
Sun 9/313:20ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 15mIberia
Sun 23/312:00MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 06mIberia
Deal found 16/1$1,875
Sun 2/308:05ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 9/316:20MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,925
Mon 10/215:40ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 05mAir Canada
Fri 14/208:00MEL - ORD
3 stops31h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$2,177
Tue 11/216:55ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Tue 25/213:35MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 42mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,205
Sat 1/214:40ORD - MEL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/200:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/1$2,478
Tue 18/216:07MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/216:20MEL - MDW
1 stop22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,876
Wed 19/312:51MDW - MEL
2 stops48h 34mLATAM Airlines
Mon 31/313:00MEL - MDW
2 stops36h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/1$4,775

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/2

15:17-12:05

2 stops27h 48m

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

12:00-17:17

1 stop22h 17m

$1,825

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/2

07:18-07:35

1 stop31h 17m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

12:00-19:33

1 stop24h 33m

$1,841

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/3

13:30-12:15

2 stops30h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

13:45-05:46

2 stops32h 01m

$1,843

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/3

13:20-07:35

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

12:00-21:06

2 stops25h 06m

$1,875

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/3

08:05-05:40

1 stop28h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

16:20-20:06

1 stop20h 46m

$1,925

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/2

15:40-15:45

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

08:00-22:06

3 stops31h 06m

$2,177

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/2

16:55-12:15

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

13:35-19:17

2 stops22h 42m

$2,205

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

14:40-23:00

1 stop39h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

00:45-13:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,478

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 18/2

16:07-12:20

2 stops27h 13m

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

16:20-22:09

1 stop22h 49m

$2,876

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 19/3

12:51-05:25

2 stops48h 34m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

13:00-09:09

2 stops36h 09m

$4,775

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport is 82 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 month to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport 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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport 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 Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific from Chicago to Melbourne have to say. 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.
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.5
Good
826 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.5
Good
821 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 Airport round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,825, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Iberia. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $827 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $880 and United Airlines from $1,796 one-way.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport 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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