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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $900

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in March or July, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

15:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

06:45-13:14

2 stops23h 29m

$1,778

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/3

15:05-10:20

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

09:40-15:45

1 stop21h 05m

$1,780

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/1

15:20-20:20

2 stops36h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 5/2

06:00-15:59

2 stops26h 59m

$1,794

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

15:20-09:30

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

12:00-17:10

1 stop22h 10m

$1,809

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/4

18:00-10:50

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

18:55-22:45

2 stops42h 50m

$2,124

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/3

15:40-12:30

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

00:45-14:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,171

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/3

21:30-20:55

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

22:40-11:10

2 stops52h 30m

$2,280

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/3

16:25-14:35

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

09:00-08:20

2 stops39h 20m

$2,283

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/2

12:25-21:30

3 stops64h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

23:30-06:12

3 stops46h 42m

$2,426

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/3

15:40-15:45

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

07:10-14:39

2 stops23h 29m

$2,571

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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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,778

One-way from

$900

Popular in

December

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March
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/2-12/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 44m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
10/12
  • 10/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop

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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 21 November 2024.

Tue 10/1213:11ORD - MEL
1 stop23h 29mQantas Airways
Wed 15/108:00MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,866
Wed 11/1207:33ORD - MEL
3 stops35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/113:45MEL - ORD
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,939
Sun 8/1214:15ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 15/1216:20MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,942
Wed 11/1210:43ORD - AVV
3 stops34h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/120:55AVV - ORD
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,959
Sun 29/1222:00ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/111:30MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$3,240
Mon 30/1218:20ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Mon 13/111:30MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 03mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11$3,404
Sun 29/1217:10ORD - AVV
2 stops34h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 19/116:20AVV - ORD
2 stops37h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$3,862
Thu 12/1212:03ORD - MEL
3 stops64h 27mChina Southern
Sun 19/108:40MEL - ORD
2 stops37h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11$3,959
Tue 10/1214:40ORD - MEL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 14/100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11$4,240
Sun 29/1212:51ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 44mAir Canada
Sun 19/108:00MEL - ORD
3 stops28h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$5,536
Thu 12/1219:45ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 50mEmirates
Mon 30/1203:25MEL - ORD
2 stops52h 30mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$5,846
Wed 11/1210:14ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 31mQatar Airways
Tue 14/100:30MEL - ORD
2 stops55h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11$6,526

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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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 15 November 2024.

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 47 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

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

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

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, 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 21 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Air Canada. 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.
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,460 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

8.1
Very Good
529 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

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.

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 Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,780 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Air New Zealand, starting at $1,809 and $2,124 round-trip. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $1,551 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $1,585 and $1,666, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to 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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