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

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers 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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6:50 pm - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:40 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,225Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

6:50 pm - 11:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:40 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,233Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

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

25h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 6:56 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 46m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,252Air New Zealand

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

10:25 am - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 9:49 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 39m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,265Air New Zealand

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

3:40 pm - 11:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

8:30 pm - 7:48 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 18m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,286Air Canada

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21

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

29h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:10 am - 2:32 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 22m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,367Air Canada

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 28

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

24h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

9:45 am - 6:38 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 53m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,549Qantas Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

7:04 pm - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

40h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 4:51 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,591Qantas Airways

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 14

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

26h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

11:00 am - 5:50 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,608Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20

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

26h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

11:00 am - 11:50 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,608Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18

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

35h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:45 pm - 3:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,455Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Oct 14

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

35h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:45 pm - 3:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,455Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Oct 15

11:49 am - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

9:45 am - 3:54 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,625American Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17

5:16 pm - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

9:45 am - 6:01 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,629American Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17

7:48 pm - 12:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:00 am - 2:43 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 43m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,707Air Canada

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Oct 14

7:48 pm - 11:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

7:10 am - 2:43 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 33m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,707Air Canada

Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Oct 13

6:48 pm - 7:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 02m1 stop Los Angeles

11:00 am - 5:50 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,922Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Oct 14

3:48 pm - 7:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 42m1 stop Los Angeles

12:10 pm - 8:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,930Air New Zealand

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Oct 14

5:52 pm - 7:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 38m1 stop Los Angeles

12:10 pm - 8:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,930Air New Zealand

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Oct 13

2:57 pm - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

23h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:45 am - 11:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,071Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12

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Qatar Airways

Nov 2

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m

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MEL5:50 pmMelbourne

Nov 11

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ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,225

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ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 30m

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ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,233

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ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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MEL11:20 pmMelbourne

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31h 50m

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ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,235

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Nov 2

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m

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MEL8:55 amMelbourne

Nov 11

MEL12:10 pmMelbourne

23h 46m

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ORD6:56 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,252

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Nov 1

ORD10:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m

2 stops

MEL10:55 amMelbourne

Nov 10

MEL12:10 pmMelbourne

26h 39m

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ORD9:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,265

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Dec 8

ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

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MEL8:15 amMelbourne

29h 56m

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12:10 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$1,265

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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3:40 pm-11:20 am

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8:30 pm-7:48 pm

3 stops38h 18m

$1,286

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2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

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8:10 am-2:32 pm

2 stops23h 22m

$1,367

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

1:50 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 10/21

9:45 am-6:38 pm

1 stop24h 53m

$1,549

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/27

7:04 pm-5:00 am

1 stop40h 56m

Melbourne

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10:45 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop35h 06m

$1,591

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

2:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 10/20

11:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,608

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

2:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 10/18

11:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,608

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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 $1,225.

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 $1,010. The month of January is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,353.

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 $1,447 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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Fastest flight time	22h 02m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Melbourne takes 22h 02m

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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. 22h 02m 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 8,500 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,455 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $929	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,079 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,264	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 659 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,364	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,895 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,375	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,088 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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