Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Reviews
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $556

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne departing on 2/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Qantas Airways Logo
7:47 pm - 5:15 pm
ORD
-
MEL
28h 28m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 11:40 pm
MEL
-
ORD
28h 40m1 stop
$1,055Qantas Airways
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 6:45 pm
ORD
-
MEL
32h 08m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:33 pm
MEL
-
ORD
31h 33m2 stops
$1,104Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 12:05 am
ORD
-
MEL
43h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 4:29 am
MEL
-
ORD
33h 29m1 stop
$1,124Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 6:45 pm
ORD
-
MEL
32h 34m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:33 pm
MEL
-
ORD
31h 33m2 stops
$1,177Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
Qantas Airways Logo
7:47 pm - 5:15 pm
ORD
-
MEL
28h 28m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:45 am - 4:38 pm
MEL
-
ORD
26h 53m2 stops
$1,234Qantas Airways
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 4
Qantas Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
-
MEL
44h 40m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:45 am - 2:57 pm
MEL
-
ORD
25h 12m2 stops
$1,235Qantas Airways
Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 30
Air New Zealand Logo
2:35 pm - 9:25 am
ORD
-
MEL
26h 50m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:35 am - 11:28 pm
MEL
-
ORD
29h 53m2 stops
$1,247Air New Zealand
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 20
Air New Zealand Logo
3:53 pm - 10:55 am
ORD
-
MEL
26h 02m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 am - 9:26 pm
MEL
-
ORD
27h 51m2 stops
$1,264Air New Zealand
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 7:00 am
MDW
-
MEL
25h 50m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 10:31 pm
MEL
-
MDW
29h 21m2 stops
$1,467Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 22
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 7:00 am
MDW
-
MEL
43h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 6:40 pm
MEL
-
MDW
25h 30m2 stops
$1,517Delta
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 22

Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Chicago to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Feb 27
ORD7:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 28m
2 stops
MEL5:15 pmMelbourne
Mar 4
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
28h 40m
1 stop
ORD11:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,055
Find similar
Qantas Airways
Feb 27
ORD7:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 28m
2 stops
MEL5:15 pmMelbourne
Mar 4
MEL6:45 amMelbourne
26h 53m
2 stops
ORD4:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,234
Find similar
Qantas Airways
Jan 20
ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
44h 40m
2 stops
MEL8:20 amMelbourne
Jan 30
MEL6:45 amMelbourne
27h 04m
2 stops
ORD4:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,235
Find similar

Air New Zealand flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Chicago to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Mar 23
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
MEL9:25 amMelbourne
Apr 20
MEL8:35 amMelbourne
29h 53m
2 stops
ORD11:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,247
Find similar
Air New Zealand
Feb 2
ORD3:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 02m
2 stops
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
Feb 9
MEL10:35 amMelbourne
27h 51m
2 stops
ORD9:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,264
Find similar
Air New Zealand
Mar 11
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
MEL9:25 amMelbourne
Mar 22
MEL10:35 amMelbourne
28h 25m
2 stops
ORD11:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,265
Find similar

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport 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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

7:47 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

12:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,055

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

5:37 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops32h 08m

Melbourne

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-9:33 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$1,104

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

12:05 pm-12:05 am

2 stops43h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

12:00 pm-4:29 am

1 stop33h 29m

$1,124

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

5:11 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops32h 34m

Melbourne

Sat 2/28

7:00 am-9:33 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$1,177

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

7:47 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

6:45 am-4:38 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,234

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

6:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops44h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-2:57 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$1,235

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

2:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

8:35 am-11:28 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,247

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

3:53 pm-10:55 am

2 stops26h 02m

Melbourne

Mon 2/9

10:35 am-9:26 pm

2 stops27h 51m

$1,264

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

1:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-10:31 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,467

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/12

7:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops43h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,517

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to Melbourne from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Chicago, with most prices found around $894. The month of August is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $894.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne Airport 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. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for around $1,680.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in the evening for as low as $1,523. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,694. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $1,186 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Chicago for as low as $972 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Melbourne Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Melbourne Airport flight.

How have Chicago to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Chicago to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheap Chicago to Melbourne Airport (CHI to MEL) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

Fastest flight time

27h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport takes 27h 40m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.
Search flight deals

  • How far is Chicago to Melbourne by plane?

    There are 9672.1 mi between Chicago and Melbourne. By plane, this route typically takes 27h 40m.

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

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

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

    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 Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $793Free CancellationRating
7.5
948 reviews
Search Qantas Airways flights
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $796Free CancellationRating
8.0
211 reviews
Search Fiji Airways flights
American AirlinesPriceFrom $844Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,051 reviews
Search American Airlines flights
Air CanadaPriceFrom $872Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,550 reviews
Search Air Canada flights
Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,264Free CancellationRating
8.0
556 reviews
Search Air New Zealand flights
United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,445Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,101 reviews
Search United Airlines flights

Traveling to a place near Melbourne?

Book flights to Melbourne if you plan to visit one of these locations
Geelong
Tullamarine
Shepparton
Apollo Bay
Dandenong
Ballarat
Lorne
Daylesford
Sorrento
Phillip Island
Torquay
St Kilda
Brighton
Mornington
Doncaster

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to Melbourne?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Melbourne from Chicago.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Chicago to Melbourne on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from Chicago to Melbourne.

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

If you are not ready to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Melbourne and let you know when they change.

An easier way to manage your Melbourne Airport trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to Melbourne

Popular cities in Australia

Popular flights according to clicks in the last 7 days on momondo
Flights to Melbourne Avalon Airportfrom $832