$740 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 5/12. 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
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne (CHI-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
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15:40 - 12:10ORD-MEL
28h 30m2 stops
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21:40 - 14:43MEL-ORD
32h 03m2 stops
$1,739Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
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19:47 - 17:15ORD-MEL
28h 28m2 stops
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12:00 - 23:41MEL-ORD
28h 41m1 stop
$1,747Qantas Airways
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Wed, 25 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 13:15ORD-MEL
29h 35m2 stops
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21:40 - 14:43MEL-ORD
32h 03m2 stops
$1,865Air Canada
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Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 12:35ORD-MEL
30h 35m3 stops
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21:40 - 14:43MEL-ORD
32h 03m2 stops
$1,874Air Canada
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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13:00 - 10:55ORD-MEL
28h 55m2 stops
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18:50 - 21:16MEL-ORD
43h 26m2 stops
$2,012Air New Zealand
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
12:45 - 09:25ORD-MEL
27h 40m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 - 18:50MEL-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
$2,062Air New Zealand
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Wed, 25 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
American Airlines Logo
15:02 - 05:00ORD-MEL
21h 58m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:55MEL-ORD
21h 10m1 stop
$2,065American Airlines
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Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
American Airlines Logo
11:45 - 09:30ORD-MEL
28h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:45MEL-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
$2,067American Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 20:55ORD-MEL
40h 05m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:40 - 10:05MEL-ORD
52h 25m2 stops
$2,100Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 20:55ORD-MEL
31h 35m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:40 - 18:25MEL-ORD
36h 45m2 stops
$2,104Turkish Airlines
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Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $1,747 (return)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Cheapest return fare
$1,739
Overall average: $1,368
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Sun 29/3Sun 12/4
ORD - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$740
Typical prices: $973-$1,302
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Fri 5/12
ORD - MEL • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Melbourne flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne departing in March.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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 round-trip 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 July, where tickets cost $1,355 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,008 and $2,552 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Melbourne, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$740
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 $740 for a one-way ticket and $1,739 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Melbourne.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 925 reviews
8.2Crew
7.0Food
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
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After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

2.0 MediocreR, Oct 2025WLG - BNE
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After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

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