CHI - MEL

$824 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$1,488
Typical prices: $2,136-$1,966
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/4Thu 30/4
ORD - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$824
Typical prices: $1,355-$1,490
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/7
ORD - MEL • 2 stops
Top airlines
Air Canada
Cheapest • from $1,694 (return)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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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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Top stopover airports
Nadi (NAN)
Cheapest • Avg $1,131 (return)
Nadi (NAN)
Shortest trip • 18h 50m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 44% price drop
December
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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, 22 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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07:30 - 12:05
ORD
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MEL
37h 35m
2 stops
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13:30 - 23:27
MEL
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ORD
24h 57m
2 stops
$1,488Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May
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06:55 - 12:00
ORD
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MEL
38h 05m
3 stops
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13:25 - 23:13
MEL
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ORD
48h 48m
3 stops
$1,579Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May
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06:55 - 12:00
ORD
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MEL
38h 05m
3 stops
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13:25 - 23:13
MEL
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ORD
48h 48m
3 stops
$1,643Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May
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06:00 - 12:00
MDW
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MEL
39h 00m
3 stops
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13:25 - 11:09
MEL
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MDW
36h 44m
3 stops
$1,646Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul
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15:40 - 11:05
ORD
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MEL
28h 25m
2 stops
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18:00 - 14:41
MEL
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ORD
35h 41m
2 stops
$1,694Air Canada
Sat, 25 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
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14:15 - 11:05
ORD
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MEL
29h 50m
3 stops
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06:00 - 14:41
MEL
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ORD
23h 41m
2 stops
$1,700Air Canada
Fri, 3 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul
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12:55 - 11:05
ORD
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MEL
31h 10m
3 stops
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18:00 - 14:41
MEL
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ORD
35h 41m
2 stops
$1,705Air Canada
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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11:05 - 07:50
MDW
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MEL
29h 45m
2 stops
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10:00 - 18:31
MEL
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MDW
23h 31m
2 stops
$2,282Delta
Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
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17:59 - 07:50
MDW
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MEL
46h 51m
2 stops
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10:00 - 18:31
MEL
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MDW
23h 31m
2 stops
$2,298Delta
Sun, 2 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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19:06 - 07:50
MDW
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MEL
45h 44m
2 stops
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10:00 - 18:31
MEL
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MDW
23h 31m
2 stops
$2,308Delta
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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 April.

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 March, where tickets cost $1,114 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,897 and $2,272 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 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$824
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (46% 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 $824 for a one-way ticket and $1,488 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 1017 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.0Food
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I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
DFW - SYD
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I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

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.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

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Melbourne (MEL)