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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $855

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in March or April, 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 (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 23 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,591

One-way from

$855

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,947
3/5-10/5
  • 3/5-10/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 66h 09m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 14m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($734 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($146 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 23 April 2025.

Sat 3/511:53ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/512:55MEL - ORD
3 stops32h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,591
Wed 6/816:50ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 18/808:35MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$2,026
Wed 22/1023:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1120:40MEL - ORD
2 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,045
Sat 15/1120:35ORD - MEL
2 stops45h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1116:05MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,062
Wed 22/1014:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Wed 12/1108:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 22/4$2,133
Thu 16/1016:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1000:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/4$2,155
Wed 6/813:29ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 18/815:05MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,208
Tue 3/618:45ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Sat 8/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 54mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,239
Wed 21/518:59ORD - AVV
3 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/506:00AVV - ORD
3 stops39h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$2,311
Mon 9/609:00ORD - MEL
1 stop32h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/610:55MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,486
Sat 7/611:55ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 14/611:55MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,567
Tue 2/910:00ORD - AVV
2 stops43h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 2/1006:00AVV - ORD
2 stops39h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$3,028

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

11:53-12:15

2 stops33h 22m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

12:55-06:42

3 stops32h 47m

$1,591

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

16:50-10:50

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

08:35-22:59

2 stops29h 24m

$2,026

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

15:15-06:45

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

09:45-17:42

1 stop22h 57m

$2,100

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/10

16:00-12:15

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

00:45-14:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,155

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

13:29-05:00

2 stops24h 31m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

15:05-23:46

1 stop23h 41m

$2,208

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/6

18:45-11:30

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

14:15-21:09

2 stops23h 54m

$2,239

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/5

18:59-20:15

3 stops34h 16m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 28/5

06:00-06:42

3 stops39h 42m

$2,311

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

14:00-11:05

3 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 2/10

06:00-14:55

2 stops23h 55m

$2,344

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/6

14:33-08:15

1 stop26h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

09:30-23:04

1 stop28h 34m

$2,486

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/6

11:55-06:45

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 14/6

11:55-23:43

2 stops26h 48m

$2,567

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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 18 April 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 51 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 23 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, ANA and Fiji Airways. 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
848 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
469 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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 Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,026 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, starting at $2,100 and $2,155 round-trip. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $1,181 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ANA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air India and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $1,220 and $1,250, 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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