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Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $489

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Qantas Airways Logo
4:49 pm - 10:45 pm
ORD
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MEL
37h 56m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 5:41 pm
MEL
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ORD
22h 56m
1 stop
$957Qantas Airways
Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Apr 8
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11:45 am - 8:20 am
ORD
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MEL
51h 35m
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Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 11:47 pm
MEL
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ORD
27h 47m
1 stop
$958Qantas Airways
Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 12
Qantas Airways Logo
4:49 pm - 10:45 pm
ORD
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MEL
37h 56m
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Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 4:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
22h 10m
1 stop
$969Qantas Airways
Wed, Mar 18 - Fri, Apr 10
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9:20 pm - 6:45 am
ORD
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MEL
42h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 5:50 am
MEL
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
$986Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Thu, Apr 30
Qantas Airways Logo
4:49 pm - 10:45 pm
ORD
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MEL
37h 56m
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Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 11:47 pm
MEL
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ORD
29h 02m
1 stop
$1,004Qantas Airways
Sat, Mar 21 - Mon, Apr 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:45 am
ORD
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MEL
33h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 6:46 am
MEL
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ORD
32h 16m
2 stops
$1,023Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 14
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7:21 pm - 6:45 am
ORD
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MEL
44h 24m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 6:46 am
MEL
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ORD
32h 16m
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$1,033Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
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9:35 am - 7:00 am
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MEL
29h 25m
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Delta Logo
9:10 am - 5:54 pm
MEL
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MDW
24h 44m
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$1,388Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 22
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1:10 pm - 7:00 am
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MEL
25h 50m
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Delta Logo
11:00 am - 8:53 am
MEL
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37h 53m
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$1,406Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1
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10:45 am - 7:00 am
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MEL
28h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:31 pm
MEL
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MDW
27h 31m
2 stops
$1,438Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Fri, Apr 10

Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Chicago to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Feb 4
ORD8:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 15m
2 stops
MEL5:15 pmMelbourne
Feb 10
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
20h 57m
1 stop
ORD3:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$938
Qantas Airways
Mar 21
ORD4:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 56m
2 stops
MEL10:45 pmMelbourne
Apr 8
MEL9:45 amMelbourne
22h 56m
1 stop
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$957
Qantas Airways
Mar 7
ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
51h 35m
2 stops
MEL8:20 amMelbourne
Mar 12
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
27h 47m
1 stop
ORD11:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$958

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Our best Air Canada deals on Chicago to Melbourne flight tickets
Air Canada
Apr 8
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 25m
2 stops
MEL11:05 amMelbourne
Apr 21
MEL6:00 amMelbourne
28h 58m
2 stops
ORD7:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,286
Air Canada
Mar 23
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
2 stops
MEL1:05 pmMelbourne
Apr 6
MEL8:30 pmMelbourne
33h 13m
2 stops
ORD2:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,291
Air Canada
Mar 21
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 40m
2 stops
MEL2:15 pmMelbourne
Apr 6
MEL8:30 pmMelbourne
33h 13m
2 stops
ORD2:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,292

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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-5:41 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$957

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

11:45 am-8:20 am

2 stops51h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

12:00 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop27h 47m

$958

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

4:49 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops37h 56m

Melbourne

Fri 4/10

9:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$969

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

9:20 pm-6:45 am

1 stop42h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 4/30

1:30 pm-5:50 am

2 stops31h 20m

$986

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

4:49 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops37h 56m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

9:45 am-11:47 pm

1 stop29h 02m

$1,004

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-6:45 am

1 stop33h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 5/14

1:30 pm-6:46 am

2 stops32h 16m

$1,023

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

7:21 pm-6:45 am

1 stop44h 24m

Melbourne

Mon 5/18

1:30 pm-6:46 am

2 stops32h 16m

$1,033

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

9:35 am-7:00 am

2 stops29h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-5:54 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$1,388

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/23

1:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 4/1

11:00 am-8:53 am

2 stops37h 53m

$1,406

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/18

10:45 am-7:00 am

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 4/10

10:00 am-10:31 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,438

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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 $1,198 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 $949 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

24h 46m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Melbourne takes 24h 46m
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. 24h 46m 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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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $769Free CancellationRating
7.5
986 reviews
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $796Free CancellationRating
8.0
223 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $844Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,218 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $872Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,685 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,217Free CancellationRating
8.0
578 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,439Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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