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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $656

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne departing on 4/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$656

Fastest flight time

24h 11m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Melbourne

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $656. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,161.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Melbourne takes 24h 11m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Melbourne Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Melbourne Avalon Airport and Chicago Midway Airport - Melbourne Airport.
There are 2 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne (MEL)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Melbourne

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

October. The cheapest time of year to fly to Melbourne from Chicago is October. Most expensive is January

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for Melbourne?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Monday. The most expensive is typically Thursday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

At noon. Chicago to Melbourne flights are approximately 12% more expensive in the morning than at noon

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

American Airlines. Air Canada, Air New Zealand, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Melbourne

What is the cheapest Chicago to Melbourne flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Melbourne for the best Chicago - Melbourne flight prices

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Melbourne flights?

12 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Melbourne is approximately 12 days to departure

When you’re planning your trip from Chicago to Melbourne, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. You may be looking for an airport near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to depart from when traveling to Melbourne and Chicago Midway Airport, located in Chicago is a great option. You may be looking for an airport near Melbourne Airport to land at when traveling from Chicago and Melbourne Avalon Airport, located in Melbourne is a great option. The least expensive flight option from Chicago to Melbourne will typically be ORD — MEL during the month of March with an average price of $1,223 RT.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)$1,223
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)$1,577
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)$2,037
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne by changing tabs
Qantas Airways
Jun 25
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 55m
2 stops
MEL10:20 amMelbourne
Aug 28
MEL6:15 amMelbourne
28h 18m
2 stops
ORD7:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Air New Zealand
May 11
ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 40m
2 stops
MEL10:50 amMelbourne
May 25
MEL12:10 pmMelbourne
26h 49m
2 stops
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Cathay Pacific
Apr 13
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
MEL11:15 amMelbourne
Apr 20
MEL2:25 pmMelbourne
39h 00m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 3
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
56h 10m
2 stops
MEL8:40 pmMelbourne
Apr 24
MEL9:20 pmMelbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 2
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
MEL12:15 pmMelbourne
Apr 9
MEL2:25 pmMelbourne
40h 53m
2 stops
ORD4:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Apr 29
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 30m
1 stop
MEL7:30 amMelbourne
May 13
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
27h 23m
1 stop
ORD11:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Melbourne

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to Melbourne, view some of our deals below provided by Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways
Multiple Airlines
Apr 2
MDW5:10 amChicago Midway
43h 25m
3 stops
MEL4:35 pmMelbourne
Cathay Pacific
Apr 21
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
MEL11:15 amMelbourne
Qantas Airways
Jul 28
ORD11:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 11m
2 stops
AVV2:10 pmMelbourne Avalon

Search last-minute flights to Melbourne from Chicago

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Chicago to Melbourne
Air New Zealand
Apr 4
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
MEL10:50 amMelbourne
Apr 25
MEL12:10 pmMelbourne
27h 02m
2 stops
ORD12:12 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 3
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
56h 10m
2 stops
MEL8:40 pmMelbourne
Apr 24
MEL9:20 pmMelbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 2
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
MEL12:15 pmMelbourne
Apr 9
MEL2:25 pmMelbourne
40h 53m
2 stops
ORD4:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Apr 2
ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
43h 15m
2 stops
MEL6:55 amMelbourne
Apr 9
MEL3:15 pmMelbourne
38h 50m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Cathay Pacific
Apr 4
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
MEL12:15 pmMelbourne
Apr 25
MEL5:00 pmMelbourne
36h 25m
2 stops
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qantas Airways
Apr 4
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
MEL6:45 amMelbourne
Apr 25
MEL9:15 pmMelbourne
33h 35m
1 stop
ORD3:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $319Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $906Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,481 reviews
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $943Free CancellationRating
7.9
255 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,230Free CancellationRating
8.2
685 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,434Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,060 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,489Free CancellationRating
7.0
6,744 reviews
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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Melbourne flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Apr 3
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
56h 10m
2 stops
MEL8:40 pmMelbourne
Apr 24
MEL9:20 pmMelbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 13
ORD8:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
MEL7:40 pmMelbourne
Apr 20
MEL9:20 pmMelbourne
35h 25m
3 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 13
ORD8:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
MEL7:40 pmMelbourne
Apr 20
MEL9:20 pmMelbourne
35h 25m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Our best Air Canada deals on Chicago to Melbourne flight tickets
Air Canada
May 28
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 50m
3 stops
MEL11:05 amMelbourne
Jun 3
MEL8:00 pmMelbourne
39h 44m
3 stops
ORD8:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Air Canada
May 18
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
52h 35m
3 stops
MEL11:35 amMelbourne
May 31
MEL8:30 pmMelbourne
51h 21m
3 stops
ORD8:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Air Canada
May 18
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 50m
3 stops
MEL11:05 amMelbourne
Jun 1
MEL6:00 pmMelbourne
41h 44m
3 stops
ORD8:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

  • How far is Chicago to Melbourne by plane?

    Chicago and Melbourne are 9669.6 mi apart from one another. 24h 11m 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?

  • 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.


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