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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $586

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9:28 am - 9:30 amORD-MEL
31h 02m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 4:39 pmMEL-ORD
39h 09m2 stops
$1,001Qantas Airways
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Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 1
Qantas Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 5:15 pmORD-MEL
29h 35m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 5:41 pmMEL-ORD
22h 41m1 stop
$1,043Qantas Airways
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Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 9:25 amORD-MEL
33h 35m2 stops
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8:35 am - 12:13 amMEL-ORD
32h 38m2 stops
$1,145Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 1:15 pmORD-MEL
29h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
9:40 pm - 2:43 pmMEL-ORD
32h 03m2 stops
$1,192Air Canada
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Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 6
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 1:15 pmORD-MEL
29h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 2:41 pmMEL-ORD
23h 31m2 stops
$1,209Air Canada
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Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 9:30 amORD-MEL
32h 10m2 stops
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12:00 pm - 8:09 pmMEL-ORD
25h 09m2 stops
$1,237Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 8
Air New Zealand Logo
3:53 pm - 10:55 amORD-MEL
26h 02m2 stops
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10:35 am - 8:25 pmMEL-ORD
26h 50m2 stops
$1,346Air New Zealand
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Jan 14
Air New Zealand Logo
3:53 pm - 10:55 amORD-MEL
26h 02m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 am - 7:49 pmMEL-ORD
26h 14m2 stops
$1,347Air New Zealand
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Jan 14
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 9:30 amORD-MEL
24h 00m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 4:39 pmMEL-ORD
21h 39m1 stop
$1,351American Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 1
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 9:30 amORD-MEL
22h 17m1 stop
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9:45 am - 11:59 pmMEL-ORD
29h 14m1 stop
$1,363American Airlines
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Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 6

Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Chicago to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Feb 24
ORD9:28 amChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 02m
1 stop
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
Mar 1
MEL6:30 pmMelbourne
39h 09m
2 stops
ORD4:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,001
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Qantas Airways
Jan 26
ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 35m
2 stops
MEL5:15 pmMelbourne
Feb 16
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
22h 41m
1 stop
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,043
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Qantas Airways
Feb 8
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
Feb 14
MEL6:45 amMelbourne
25h 00m
2 stops
ORD2:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,074
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Air New Zealand flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Chicago to Melbourne flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Dec 4
ORD3:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 02m
2 stops
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
Jan 14
MEL10:35 amMelbourne
26h 50m
2 stops
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,346
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Air New Zealand
Dec 4
ORD3:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 02m
2 stops
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
Jan 14
MEL10:35 amMelbourne
26h 14m
2 stops
ORD7:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,347
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Air New Zealand
Nov 6
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
2 stops
MEL3:35 pmMelbourne
Nov 20
MEL6:50 pmMelbourne
41h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,620
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

9:28 am-9:30 am

1 stop31h 02m

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

6:30 pm-4:39 pm

2 stops39h 09m

$1,001

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

6:40 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 2/16

12:00 pm-5:41 pm

1 stop22h 41m

$1,043

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

6:50 am-9:25 am

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

8:35 am-12:13 am

2 stops32h 38m

$1,145

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

3:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

9:40 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$1,192

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

3:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

7:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$1,209

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

8:20 am-9:30 am

2 stops32h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 12/8

12:00 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,237

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

3:53 pm-10:55 am

2 stops26h 02m

Melbourne

Wed 1/14

10:35 am-8:25 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,346

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

3:53 pm-10:55 am

2 stops26h 02m

Melbourne

Wed 1/14

10:35 am-7:49 pm

2 stops26h 14m

$1,347

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

4:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

12:00 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$1,351

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

7:13 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 17m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

9:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 14m

$1,363

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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.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne from Chicago is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $1,493. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Thursday is $1,680.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the evening. Flights from Chicago to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $1,523. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,694. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $1,188 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 $931 on momondo.

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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.

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  • 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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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $772Free CancellationRating
8.1
209 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $801Free CancellationRating
7.5
927 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $853Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,039 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $872Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,404 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,264Free CancellationRating
8.0
521 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,452Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,000 reviews
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