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

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Melbourne

What airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air New Zealand 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 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Melbourne is 5 as of August 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.

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6:30 am - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

38h 30m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

1:25 pm - 9:20 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 55m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,092Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

6:50 pm - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,232Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

2:40 pm - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 8:35 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,255Air New Zealand

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

8:50 am - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 6:54 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 44m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,255Air New Zealand

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

1:50 pm - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

9:45 am - 8:00 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,543Qantas Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

1:52 pm - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 53m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

9:45 am - 6:35 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,595American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

7:00 am - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

9:45 am - 5:59 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Albuquerque

$1,595American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

2:45 pm - 8:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

11:00 am - 11:47 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 47m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,608Delta

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

2:55 pm - 8:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 11:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,608Delta

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

1:44 pm - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:30 pm - 5:59 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 29m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,688Qantas Airways

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Jan 10

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7:20 pm - 10:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:10 am - 3:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

$1,433Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7

7:20 pm - 10:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:10 am - 3:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 55m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

$1,473Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 6

7:20 pm - 10:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 pm - 3:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,504Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 4

2:36 pm - 7:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 14m1 stop Los Angeles

10:00 am - 11:48 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,643Delta

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 2

5:20 pm - 7:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

23h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

10:00 am - 6:19 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 19m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

$1,648Delta

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 2

8:40 am - 8:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 35m1 stop San Francisco

10:55 am - 4:39 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 44m1 stop San Francisco

$1,913United Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 6

6:20 pm - 10:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

12:10 pm - 9:32 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 22m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,031Air New Zealand

Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Sep 7

6:20 pm - 10:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 15m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:35 am - 9:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$2,031Air New Zealand

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 2

7:07 pm - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

42h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:45 am - 8:00 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

$12,012American Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Sep 4

3:22 pm - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 13m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:45 am - 4:51 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$12,014American Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Sep 4

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Jan 24

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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$1,315

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Sep 21

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ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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2 stops23h 44m

$1,255

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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1:50 pm-6:45 am

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9:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,543

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Tue 10/6

1:52 pm-6:45 am

2 stops24h 53m

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9:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,595

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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7:00 am-6:45 am

1 stop31h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 10/13

9:45 am-5:59 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$1,595

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

2:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 10/21

11:00 am-11:47 pm

1 stop28h 47m

$1,608

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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2:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 1/23

10:10 am-11:30 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,608

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

1:44 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 16m

Melbourne

Sun 1/10

12:30 pm-5:59 am

2 stops34h 29m

$1,688

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $991 to $1,362.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,092.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, August 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 $1,004. The month of January is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,331.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 $1,399 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 $1,017 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$665
Fastest flight time	24h 09m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $665. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,092.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Melbourne takes 24h 09m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Melbourne

How far is Chicago to Melbourne by plane?
Chicago and Melbourne are 9669.6 mi apart from one another. 24h 09m 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 5 as of August 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.

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Delta	PriceFrom $329	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,498 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,264	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 662 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,364	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,958 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,375	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,103 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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