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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from $1,022

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 30/4. 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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13:13 - 12:15ORD-MEL
32h 02m3 stops
12:55 - 06:00MEL-ORD
32h 05m2 stops
$1,829
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
13:13 - 12:15ORD-MEL
32h 02m3 stops
12:55 - 06:30MEL-ORD
32h 35m3 stops
$1,860
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
17:55 - 12:15ORD-MEL
27h 20m2 stops
12:55 - 06:20MEL-ORD
32h 25m2 stops
$2,134
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
14:30 - 08:15ORD-MEL
26h 45m1 stop
09:30 - 23:59MEL-ORD
29h 29m1 stop
$2,461United Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Sun, 26 May
12:55 - 08:15ORD-MEL
28h 20m2 stops
09:30 - 17:00MEL-ORD
22h 30m2 stops
$2,469United Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Sun, 26 May
13:15 - 10:20ORD-MEL
30h 05m2 stops
17:15 - 06:20MEL-ORD
28h 05m2 stops
$3,008Qantas Airways
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 28 May
17:06 - 19:20ORD-MEL
35h 14m2 stops
10:20 - 05:05MEL-ORD
33h 45m2 stops
$3,111China Southern
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Fri, 10 May - Fri, 17 May
13:10 - 07:30ORD-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
12:10 - 23:59MEL-ORD
26h 49m2 stops
$3,178Air New Zealand
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Wed, 26 Jun - Thu, 18 Jul
13:10 - 07:30ORD-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
12:10 - 23:59MEL-ORD
26h 49m2 stops
$3,223Air New Zealand
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Wed, 5 Jun - Tue, 16 Jul
16:00 - 05:25ORD-MEL
22h 25m1 stop
13:00 - 19:28MEL-ORD
21h 28m1 stop
$3,415Qantas Airways
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Wed, 5 Jun - Tue, 16 Jul

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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport is October, where tickets cost $2,647 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is $3,929 and $3,658 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $2,461 on United Airlines, followed by Qantas Airways ($3,008). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $1,352 on Cathay Pacific and from $1,514 on Philippine Airlines.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,022
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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 Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • What is the most convenient public means of traveling to Melbourne at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) from downtown Chicago?

    The most convenient public means you can use to travel to the airport from downtown Chicago are CTA Blue Line trains. Available 24 hours a day, these trains take approximately 40 minutes to travel from Chicago Union, the station in downtown Chicago, to O’Hare Station, situated in the lower level concourse of the airport. The latter connects directly to Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and is connected to Terminal 5 via an airport shuttle train.

  • What are the popular layover destinations for Chicago to Melbourne flights?

    On your way to Melbourne, the destination (s) of your layover will depend on the airline you travel with. For instance, suppose you board a two-stop flight. If so, your layovers will be at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Sydney (SYD) if you fly with Qantas Airways and Vancouver (YVR) and Brisbane (BNE) or SYD if you travel with Air Canada.

  • What is the carry-on baggage policy for Air Canada?

    When flying with Air Canada, you may bring one personal item and one standard bag aboard the cabin of your flight to Melbourne at no additional cost, so long as your item is smaller than 13 x 6 x 17 inches and your bag measures no more than 21.5 x 9 x 15 inches. Although no weight limit applies to carry-on luggage, your bag must be light enough that you can place it in the luggage compartment above your seat unassisted.

  • Can I bring liquids onboard my Air Canada flight to Melbourne?

    You may bring liquids on gels on your Air Canada flight to Melbourne. To be allowed on board, you must store the liquids in containers not over 3.4 oz. These containers must be placed in a single, transparent plastic bag with a resealable lock. This bag must have a maximum holding capacity of one liter.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport was $656 for a one-way ticket and $1,174 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    On your way to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Melbourne

  • In Chicago, you can board your flight to Melbourne at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). If you want to travel affordably, consider flying from ORD since it serves the cheap flights on the route. On the other hand, if you want to avoid lengthy queues at check-in and boarding, MDW is the airport for you since it experiences lesser passenger traffic.
  • If you book a flight that lands at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and would like to rent a car before exiting the airport, you can do so with ease. This is because it features offices for car rental companies like Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Redspot, and Thrifty on the ground floor of the Short Term Car Park, a few steps from the terminals.
  • From Avalon Airport (AVV), the towns you can easily get to apart from Melbourne include Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Surf Coast. The cheapest way of traveling to these destinations is via a Skybus.
  • When flying with Air New Zealand, you may carry your child on your lap throughout your flight to Melbourne, provided your child is below two years old. You will have to purchase an infant fare ticket for your child, which is 10% of the adult fare.
  • If you have limited mobility and will require assistance at your Chicago departure airport, contact the airline you plan on traveling with and inform them of the assistance you need. You should do so when booking your flight or at least 48 hours prior to your flight. If you do so on your travel date, you will be received by airport staff, who’ll assist you until you get on your flight.
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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.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 659 reviews
7.6food
8.1comfort
8.4boarding
7.9entertainment
8.8crew
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

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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.
30/4Tue
2 stops
43h 35mORD-MEL
$1,022
28/4Sun
2 stops
43h 35mORD-MEL
$1,050
28/4Sun
3 stops
43h 35mORD-MEL
$1,100
7/5Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 10mORD-MEL
$1,352
27/4Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 10mORD-MEL
$1,441
7/5Tue
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
48h 29mORD-MEL
$1,514
18/7Thu
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
48h 45mORD-MEL
$1,815
21/6Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
28h 25mORD-MEL
$1,919
16/7Tue
2 stopsANA
28h 50mORD-MEL
$2,027
9/6Sun
3 stopsAir Canada
52h 35mORD-MEL
$2,095

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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.
27/4Sat
multi-stop
38h 45mORD-MEL
9/5Thu
multi-stop
44h 30mMEL-ORD
$16,140
27/4Sat
multi-stop
43h 15mORD-MEL
8/5Wed
multi-stop
35h 30mMEL-ORD
$17,695

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