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$1,087 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne (CHI-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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08:58 - 10:50ORD-MEL
34h 52m2 stops
08:45 - 05:38MEL-ORD
35h 53m2 stops
$1,841Air New Zealand
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Sun, 8 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
19:46 - 15:45ORD-AVV
26h 59m2 stops
06:00 - 15:41AVV-ORD
26h 41m2 stops
$1,892
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Sun, 3 Nov - Wed, 13 Nov
15:40 - 11:35ORD-MEL
28h 55m2 stops
20:30 - 20:44MEL-ORD
39h 14m3 stops
$1,997Air Canada
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Wed, 21 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
18:24 - 10:20ORD-MEL
24h 56m2 stops
06:00 - 16:21MEL-ORD
25h 21m2 stops
$2,135American Airlines
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Wed, 21 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
16:05 - 12:15ORD-MEL
28h 10m1 stop
01:00 - 13:00MEL-ORD
29h 00m1 stop
$2,208Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 15 Oct - Mon, 11 Nov
18:35 - 14:35ORD-MEL
28h 00m2 stops
08:15 - 17:30MEL-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
$2,210American Airlines
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Thu, 31 Oct - Tue, 11 Mar
21:20 - 20:45ORD-MEL
31h 25m2 stops
22:50 - 19:25MEL-ORD
37h 35m2 stops
$2,221Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 31 Oct - Wed, 13 Nov
15:40 - 12:30ORD-MEL
28h 50m1 stop
08:50 - 14:00MEL-ORD
45h 10m1 stop
$2,231Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 31 Oct - Tue, 11 Mar
20:30 - 19:40ORD-MEL
32h 10m2 stops
21:20 - 17:45MEL-ORD
35h 25m2 stops
$2,236Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 14 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
16:40 - 12:35ORD-MEL
27h 55m2 stops
08:00 - 15:41MEL-ORD
24h 41m2 stops
$2,384Air Canada
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Sat, 2 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov

Flights from Chicago to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Melbourne, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Melbourne is March, where tickets cost $2,099 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $3,402 and $3,157 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Melbourne, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Cathay Pacific offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $1,823. KAYAK users also found Chicago to Melbourne return flights on Air New Zealand from $1,841 and on Air Canada from $1,997.

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$1,087
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Melbourne

When to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne was $724 for a one-way ticket and $1,226 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/6Fri
3 stops
52h 30mORD-MEL
$1,087
12/6Wed
3 stops
52h 03mORD-MEL
$1,315
13/6Thu
3 stops
44h 03mORD-MEL
$1,347
18/6Tue
3 stops
57h 49mORD-AVV
$1,350
16/7Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
46h 50mORD-MEL
$1,823
16/7Tue
2 stopsIberia
33h 10mORD-MEL
$1,949
17/6Mon
3 stopsAir Canada
30h 20mORD-MEL
$2,066
10/7Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
25h 09mORD-MEL
$2,124
15/6Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
23h 45mORD-MEL
$2,339
9/7Tue
3 stopsAir Canada
31h 05mORD-MEL
$3,548

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/5Fri
multi-stop
39h 10mORD-MEL
24/5Fri
multi-stop
44h 50mMEL-ORD
$2,869
20/5Mon
multi-stop
29h 00mORD-MEL
29/5Wed
multi-stop
23h 29mMEL-ORD
$2,907
20/5Mon
multi-stop
36h 15mORD-MEL
29/5Wed
multi-stop
39h 00mMEL-ORD
$3,504
17/5Fri
multi-stop
41h 05mORD-MEL
24/5Fri
multi-stop
44h 20mMEL-ORD
$3,573
17/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
46h 50mORD-MEL
24/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
47h 56mMEL-ORD
$3,620
20/5Mon
multi-stopAir India
27h 30mORD-MEL
29/5Wed
multi-stopAir India
38h 25mMEL-ORD
$3,698
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
34h 05mORD-MEL
28/5Tue
multi-stopEmirates
52h 20mMEL-ORD
$4,710
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
31h 50mORD-MEL
28/5Tue
multi-stopEmirates
52h 20mMEL-ORD
$4,719
20/5Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
42h 50mORD-MEL
29/5Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
46h 40mMEL-ORD
$5,965
17/5Fri
multi-stopAir India
38h 30mORD-MEL
24/5Fri
multi-stopAir India
75h 25mMEL-ORD
$13,913

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