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$923 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
$1,742
Typical prices: $1,422-$2,278
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Wed 27/1Wed 3/2
ORD - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$923
Typical prices: $1,021-$1,217
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Sat 26/9
ORD - MEL • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,129 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 50m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
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18:50 - 17:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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16:10 - 14:30MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,742Multiple Airlines
Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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18:50 - 17:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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17:10 - 14:30MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,744Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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18:50 - 05:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
41h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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17:10 - 14:30MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,765Qatar Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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10:25 - 08:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
29h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl
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12:10 - 20:37MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 27m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,790Air New Zealand
Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 15 Mar
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07:45 - 08:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
32h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
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10:20 - 23:02MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 42m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,792Air New Zealand
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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10:25 - 08:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
29h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl
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12:10 - 20:37MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 27m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,793Air New Zealand
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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18:50 - 05:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
41h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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17:10 - 14:30MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,796Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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18:50 - 05:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
41h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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23:40 - 14:30MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,802Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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15:40 - 11:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
28h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 14:43MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 43m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,803Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
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18:50 - 05:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
41h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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17:10 - 14:30MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,819Multiple Airlines
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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 Airport?

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 Airport departing in January.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Chicago usually cost between $1,403 and $1,928 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,742 on Multiple Airlines (27 Jan–3 Feb).

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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost $1,430 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,453 and $2,406 respectively.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$923
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport was $923 for a one-way ticket and $1,742 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

  • 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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