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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport from $793

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in March or July, 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 (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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,578

One-way from

$793

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,762
3/5-9/5
  • 3/5-9/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 24m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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7/4
  • 7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 03m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($684 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($151 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 28 March 2025.

Sat 3/511:53ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/513:40MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,578
Wed 22/1015:40ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Wed 12/1108:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$1,893
Tue 11/1115:24ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 56mQantas Airways
Fri 21/1116:35MEL - ORD
1 stop39h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,967
Sat 5/418:45ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 15/412:55MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,023
Mon 10/1111:55ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/1120:40MEL - ORD
2 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,183
Mon 10/1116:25ORD - MEL
2 stops54h 10mANA
Sun 23/1109:00MEL - ORD
2 stops39h 20mANA
Deal found 27/3$2,220
Wed 22/1013:10ORD - MEL
2 stops23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,244
Wed 22/1016:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/3$2,295
Mon 10/1112:45ORD - MEL
1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/1111:30MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,304
Sun 11/514:45MDW - MEL
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/515:05MEL - MDW
1 stop20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$4,321
Fri 19/1210:35MDW - MEL
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Sun 4/110:25MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 19mDelta
Deal found 27/3$6,763

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Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

11:53-12:15

2 stops33h 22m

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

13:40-06:42

2 stops32h 02m

$1,578

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/5

15:35-12:20

2 stops29h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

$1,894

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/6

15:00-05:00

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

09:45-19:29

1 stop24h 44m

$2,161

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/8

23:45-19:25

2 stops52h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

21:20-17:55

2 stops35h 35m

$2,228

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

18:45-11:30

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

12:55-22:32

2 stops24h 37m

$2,237

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/5

13:59-05:00

2 stops24h 01m

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

11:55-22:32

1 stop25h 37m

$2,244

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

07:25-14:25

1 stop46h 00m

$2,318

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/6

16:20-08:15

2 stops24h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 12/7

10:55-17:04

1 stop21h 09m

$2,376

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/5

14:45-05:00

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

15:05-20:33

1 stop20h 28m

$4,321

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/4

22:27-11:30

2 stops46h 03m

$793

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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 Airport

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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport is 51 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 28 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways and Finnair 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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 Airport round-trip?

    Air Canada, at $1,894, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Turkish Airlines. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for 19% 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 $1,262 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from $1,281 and Air Canada from $1,352 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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