What airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Chicago according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Melbourne?

Philippine Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Melbourne

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Melbourne is 6 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$436 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Melbourne?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,160 to $1,854. The lowest price recently found on this route was $928.

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6:40 pm - 9:30 am

ORD

MEL

21h 50m1 stop

6:45 am - 4:37 pm

MEL

ORD

26h 52m2 stops

$928Qantas Airways

Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Feb 20

6:40 pm - 3:35 pm

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27h 55m2 stops

12:00 pm - 9:35 pm

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26h 35m1 stop

$929Qantas Airways

Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 16

9:21 pm - 3:35 pm

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MEL

49h 14m2 stops

12:00 pm - 5:46 pm

MEL

ORD

22h 46m1 stop

$932Qantas Airways

Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21

6:40 pm - 8:20 am

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44h 40m2 stops

3:00 pm - 7:53 pm

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21h 53m1 stop

$951Qantas Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1

4:49 pm - 10:45 pm

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36h 56m2 stops

12:00 pm - 5:46 pm

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21h 46m1 stop

$954Qantas Airways

Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 12

4:49 pm - 10:45 pm

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37h 56m2 stops

9:45 am - 9:20 pm

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26h 35m1 stop

$955Qantas Airways

Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Apr 8

9:30 am - 7:00 am

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29h 30m2 stops

9:10 am - 6:40 pm

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25h 30m2 stops

$1,469Delta

Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 22

3:35 pm - 3:50 pm

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31h 15m2 stops

4:25 pm - 2:41 pm

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39h 16m2 stops

$1,612Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 14

10:49 am - 8:00 am

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28h 11m2 stops

10:10 am - 5:37 pm

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24h 27m2 stops

$1,619Delta

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25

6:14 pm - 8:00 am

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44h 46m2 stops

10:10 am - 10:31 pm

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29h 21m2 stops

$1,819Delta

Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Feb 20

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 2

ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 35m

2 stops

MEL8:55 pmMelbourne

Mar 11

MEL10:40 pmMelbourne

36h 45m

2 stops

ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,303

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Jan 14

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

2 stops

MEL8:55 pmMelbourne

Jan 21

MEL10:40 pmMelbourne

36h 45m

2 stops

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,784

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Jan 14

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

2 stops

MEL8:55 pmMelbourne

Jan 21

MEL10:40 pmMelbourne

36h 45m

2 stops

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,811

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Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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Qantas Airways

Jan 27

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

Feb 9

MEL6:45 amMelbourne

30h 08m

2 stops

ORD7:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$926

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Qantas Airways

Feb 25

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m

2 stops

MEL5:15 pmMelbourne

Mar 6

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

22h 46m

1 stop

ORD5:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$927

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Qantas Airways

Jan 20

ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

Feb 20

MEL6:45 amMelbourne

26h 52m

2 stops

ORD4:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$928

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6:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop21h 50m

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6:45 am-4:37 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$928

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ORD - MEL

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

6:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 2/16

12:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$929

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ORD - MEL

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

9:21 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops49h 14m

Melbourne

Sat 2/21

12:00 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$932

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ORD - MEL

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

6:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops44h 40m

Melbourne

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3:00 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$951

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

4:49 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops36h 56m

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

12:00 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$954

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

4:49 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops37h 56m

Melbourne

Wed 4/8

9:45 am-9:20 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$955

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Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

9:30 am-7:00 am

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,469

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

3:35 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 2/14

4:25 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops39h 16m

$1,612

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MDW - MEL

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Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

10:49 am-8:00 am

2 stops28h 11m

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

10:10 am-5:37 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,619

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

6:14 pm-8:00 am

2 stops44h 46m

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

10:10 am-10:31 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,819

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Melbourne

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $894. The month of August is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $894.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,180 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Chicago for as low as $872 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 50m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Chicago to Melbourne takes 21h 50m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Melbourne.

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How far is Chicago to Melbourne by plane?
Chicago and Melbourne are 9669.6 mi apart from one another. 21h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Melbourne?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Melbourne is 6 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 216 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $799	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 967 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $844	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,084 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,597 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,264	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 565 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,445	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,132 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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