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$983 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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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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Cheapest return fare
$1,448
Overall average: $1,809
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/2Fri 6/3
ORD - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$894
Typical prices: $786-$1,323
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/2
ORD - MEL • 2 stops
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Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $1,448 (return)
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Best reviews • 7.6 score
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July
Cheapest • 30% 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

Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
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19:39 - 17:15ORD-MEL
28h 36m2 stops
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12:00 - 23:41MEL-ORD
28h 41m1 stop
$1,448Qantas Airways
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan
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08:50 - 17:15ORD-MEL
39h 25m2 stops
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12:00 - 23:59MEL-ORD
28h 59m1 stop
$1,463Qantas Airways
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan
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15:11 - 17:15ORD-MEL
33h 04m2 stops
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12:00 - 21:23MEL-ORD
26h 23m1 stop
$1,494Qantas Airways
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Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
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19:39 - 17:15ORD-MEL
28h 36m2 stops
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12:00 - 16:39MEL-ORD
21h 39m1 stop
$1,495Qantas Airways
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Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
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13:30 - 05:40ORD-MEL
47h 10m2 stops
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12:00 - 15:58MEL-ORD
20h 58m1 stop
$1,868Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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15:40 - 11:25ORD-MEL
28h 45m2 stops
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06:00 - 19:58MEL-ORD
28h 58m2 stops
$1,878Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
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16:58 - 12:25ORD-MEL
26h 27m3 stops
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13:55 - 06:05MEL-ORD
33h 10m2 stops
$1,879Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 31 May
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14:00 - 07:40MDW-MEL
26h 40m2 stops
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10:00 - 18:31MEL-MDW
23h 31m2 stops
$2,251Delta
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Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 15 Feb
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17:31 - 08:00MDW-MEL
69h 29m2 stops
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10:10 - 16:16MEL-MDW
23h 06m2 stops
$2,281Delta
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Sun, 18 Jan - Fri, 13 Feb
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19:16 - 08:00MDW-MEL
43h 44m2 stops
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10:10 - 17:37MEL-MDW
24h 27m2 stops
$2,327Delta
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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 February.

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 Airport 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 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 July, where tickets cost $1,372 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,673 and $2,352 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$894
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (35% 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 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 $894 for a one-way ticket and $1,448 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, 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?

    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 travellers 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.

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.
7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 938 reviews
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

10.0 ExcellentVickie, Nov 2025NOU - SYD
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Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

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+.

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.

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