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$870 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
$1,460
Typical prices: $1,407-$2,303
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Thu 13/8Thu 20/8
ORD - MEL • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$870
Typical prices: $1,158-$1,824
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Tue 4/8
ORD - MEL • 3 stops
Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,155 (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 • 79% 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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09:20 - 12:00
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MEL
35h 40m
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13:30 - 05:59
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ORD
31h 29m
2 stops
$1,460Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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06:05 - 12:00
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MEL
38h 55m
3 stops
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13:30 - 10:50
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MDW
36h 20m
3 stops
$1,462Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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ORD
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MEL
35h 40m
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13:30 - 06:17
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ORD
31h 47m
2 stops
$1,505Multiple Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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MEL
35h 40m
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13:30 - 05:59
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ORD
31h 29m
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$1,543Multiple Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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09:20 - 12:00
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MEL
35h 40m
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13:30 - 05:59
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ORD
31h 29m
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$1,562Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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MEL
35h 40m
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13:30 - 13:36
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ORD
39h 06m
3 stops
$1,566Multiple Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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ORD
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MEL
35h 40m
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13:30 - 13:20
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ORD
38h 50m
3 stops
$1,572Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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MEL
35h 40m
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13:25 - 05:59
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31h 34m
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$1,611Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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MEL
35h 40m
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13:25 - 05:59
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31h 34m
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$1,612Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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35h 40m
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$1,614Multiple 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 August.

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 November, where tickets cost $164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,059 and $1,262 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 seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$870
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (18% 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.
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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 $870 for a one-way ticket and $1,460 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.

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 1056 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
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Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2026
DFW - MEL
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Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

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

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

I travelled first class from LAX to MEL and it was a series of disasters which I put down to lax staff who dont care and a suck it attitude to customers - its all lip service and no delivery. The flight was delayed due to aircraft refuellers putting on 300,000 litres of fuel on a 380Q1. I entered via the first class bridge loaded my bags in the overhead locker. the lady in the next isle in first class also had hers in there as she wasn't allocated a locker over her seat. The attendant asked would I like a champagne - I said yes please. he promptly delivered a empty glass and the glass left on the desk. Then he ignored me for 20 minutes. When i asked him is he out of champagne he gave me the usual rubbish I was distracted. There are four staff and 15 first class passengers - give me a break. the glass stayed there on takeoff and then was still there 9 hours into the flight. When I arrived to my seat I told him I had eaten and wouldn't be eating on the flight - it was 10.30pm. Yet he comes by later 4am ( I happen to be awake) and says are you eating with us? I asked for the bed to be made up - they put a 3 inch 7cm mattress on the chair but as usual the break in the chair - the mattress sinks into it - so I had to move it around so I didnt get my back sunk in the V - Im 187cm tall. The cabinet next to 1K is for staff bags and the toilet is next door. I tried to avoid this seat but couldn't change - in to the flight 8 hours and the cabin rest change over kicks in - this attendant is shining his torch in my eyes taking out and returning his bag. Then the toilet starts flushing and forget trying to get to sleep. Yet no-one else needed torch! 11 hours into the 15.5 hour flight I ask for breakfast - I order two poached eggs, bacon on multigrain toast, tomatos and mushrooms. I get no bacon or toast and have to order it and the eggs are cold. Then I order a coffee which is so badly spilled - and not by air turbulence she brings back a serviette and replaces the first one rather than providing a clean dry saucer! First class in Qantas is a joke as the staff just don't get the meaning of prompt service and attention to detail. I will fly business class rather than first on Qantas as its better value for money but I have been very impressed with United First Polaris and given I fly internationally every month this is going to be my choice.

The business-class pajamas, though thin, and the mattress pad were much appreciated. This plane had adjustable air vents and enough room in the forward galley for me to stretch between meals.

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