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?

American Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Chicago according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 6 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?

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 6 as of November 2025.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,228 to $2,060. The lowest price recently found on this route was $943.

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6:40 pm - 9:30 amORD-MEL

21h 50m1 stop

6:45 am - 4:49 pmMEL-ORD

27h 04m2 stops

$943Qantas Airways

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mar., ene. 20 - vie., ene. 30

2:00 pm - 9:30 amORD-MEL

26h 30m1 stop

6:45 am - 4:39 pmMEL-ORD

26h 54m2 stops

$950Qantas Airways

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mar., feb. 17 - mar., mar. 3

11:56 am - 8:20 amORD-MEL

51h 24m2 stops

12:00 pm - 9:33 pmMEL-ORD

26h 33m1 stop

$965Qantas Airways

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vie., ene. 30 - sáb., feb. 14

8:46 pm - 5:15 amORD-MEL

39h 29m1 stop

4:40 pm - 2:57 pmMEL-ORD

39h 17m2 stops

$973Qantas Airways

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jue., dic. 4 - mié., ene. 14

3:40 pm - 2:15 pmORD-MEL

29h 35m2 stops

7:10 am - 2:41 pmMEL-ORD

24h 31m2 stops

$1,225Multiple Airlines

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mié., feb. 18 - mié., feb. 25

3:40 pm - 1:35 pmORD-MEL

28h 55m2 stops

7:10 am - 2:41 pmMEL-ORD

24h 31m2 stops

$1,229Air Canada

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dom., feb. 15 - sáb., feb. 28

3:40 pm - 3:15 pmORD-MEL

30h 35m2 stops

6:00 am - 2:49 pmMEL-ORD

23h 49m2 stops

$1,230Air Canada

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12:48 pm - 8:00 amMDW-MEL

26h 12m2 stops

10:00 am - 9:45 pmMEL-MDW

26h 45m2 stops

$1,454Delta

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mié., feb. 11 - dom., jun. 7

7:16 pm - 8:00 amMDW-MEL

43h 44m2 stops

10:00 am - 6:31 pmMEL-MDW

23h 31m2 stops

$1,466Delta

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mar., feb. 10 - dom., jun. 7

7:29 pm - 2:10 pmORD-AVV

27h 41m2 stops

6:00 am - 5:34 pmAVV-ORD

26h 34m2 stops

$1,778Multiple Airlines

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Delta flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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Apr 29

MDW10:35 amChicago Midway

30h 05m

2 stops

MEL7:40 amMelbourne

May 31

MEL10:00 amMelbourne

23h 31m

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MDW6:31 pmChicago Midway

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Feb 11

MDW12:48 pmChicago Midway

26h 12m

2 stops

MEL8:00 amMelbourne

Sep 2

MEL10:00 amMelbourne

26h 46m

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MDW9:46 pmChicago Midway

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Feb 10

MDW7:16 pmChicago Midway

43h 44m

2 stops

MEL8:00 amMelbourne

Jun 7

MEL10:00 amMelbourne

23h 31m

2 stops

MDW6:31 pmChicago Midway

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Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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Qantas Airways

Feb 25

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 30m

2 stops

MEL5:15 pmMelbourne

Mar 11

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

23h 43m

1 stop

ORD7:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$942

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Qantas Airways

Jan 20

ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

Jan 30

MEL6:45 amMelbourne

27h 04m

2 stops

ORD4:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Feb 17

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

Mar 3

MEL6:45 amMelbourne

26h 54m

2 stops

ORD4:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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6:40 pm-9:30 am

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6:45 am-4:49 pm

2 stops27h 04m

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ORD - MEL

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/17

2:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

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mar. 3/3

6:45 am-4:39 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$950

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/30

11:56 am-8:20 am

2 stops51h 24m

Melbourne

sáb. 2/14

12:00 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$965

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/4

8:46 pm-5:15 am

1 stop39h 29m

Melbourne

mié. 1/14

4:40 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$973

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 2/18

3:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

mié. 2/25

7:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$1,225

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/15

3:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

sáb. 2/28

7:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$1,229

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/9

3:40 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops30h 35m

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mié. 9/2

6:00 am-2:49 pm

2 stops23h 49m

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MDWMEL

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mié. 2/11

12:48 pm-8:00 am

2 stops26h 12m

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dom. 6/7

10:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$1,454

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MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

mar. 2/10

7:16 pm-8:00 am

2 stops43h 44m

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dom. 6/7

10:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$1,466

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ORD - AVV

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/14

7:29 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Melbourne Avalon

dom. 4/26

6:00 am-5:34 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,778

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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 $1,184 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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Melbourne?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Melbourne is 6 as of November 2025.
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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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $772	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 209 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 942 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,047 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,463 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,264	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 533 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,452	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,028 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Delta is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Melbourne

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How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

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I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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