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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $522

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2:30 pm - 10:57 pmMEL-ORD
24h 27m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:45 pmORD-MEL
37h 15m2 stops
$886Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Air Canada Logo
7:45 am - 4:44 pmMEL-ORD
25h 59m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 2:45 pmORD-MEL
30h 05m2 stops
$927Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 28
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 pm - 10:59 pmMEL-ORD
27h 49m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:00 pm - 5:40 pmORD-MEL
35h 40m2 stops
$1,013Air New Zealand
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Thu, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 4:50 pmMEL-ORD
23h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 5:00 amORD-MEL
27h 10m1 stop
$1,033American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sun, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 7:35 pmMEL-ORD
23h 40m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 9:30 amORD-MEL
24h 35m2 stops
$1,045United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 10:39 pmMEL-ORD
28h 09m2 stops
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2:30 pm - 10:00 amORD-MEL
26h 30m2 stops
$1,046United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 3
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 8:54 amMEL-MDW
39h 44m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:45 pm - 8:00 amMDW-MEL
45h 15m2 stops
$1,053Delta
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 4:03 pmMEL-ORD
24h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 5:00 amORD-MEL
39h 15m1 stop
$1,056American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Nov 1
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 am - 7:53 pmMEL-ORD
26h 18m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:00 pm - 9:25 amORD-MEL
27h 25m2 stops
$1,130Air New Zealand
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Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 6:34 pmMEL-MDW
25h 24m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 am - 8:40 amMDW-MEL
31h 10m2 stops
$1,152Delta
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Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Nov 13
MEL12:10 pmMelbourne
27h 49m
2 stops
ORD10:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 18
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 40m
2 stops
MEL5:40 pmMelbourne
$1,013
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Air New Zealand
Jan 23
MEL10:35 amMelbourne
26h 18m
2 stops
ORD7:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 1
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 25m
2 stops
MEL9:25 amMelbourne
$1,130
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Air New Zealand
Nov 21
MEL12:10 pmMelbourne
26h 07m
2 stops
ORD9:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 5
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 20m
2 stops
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
$1,164
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United Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 16
MEL11:55 amMelbourne
23h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 3
ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 35m
2 stops
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
$1,045
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United Airlines
Oct 15
MEL10:30 amMelbourne
28h 09m
2 stops
ORD10:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 3
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 30m
2 stops
MEL10:00 amMelbourne
$1,046
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United Airlines
Oct 11
MEL11:55 amMelbourne
21h 13m
1 stop
ORD5:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 3
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
$1,095
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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

2:30 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops24h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

6:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$886

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 11/14

7:45 am-4:44 pm

2 stops25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

3:40 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$927

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 11/13

12:10 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops27h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

1:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,013

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 10/13

9:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

8:50 am-5:00 am

1 stop27h 10m

$1,033

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 10/16

11:55 am-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

3:55 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,045

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

10:30 am-10:39 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

2:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,046

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 3/11

9:10 am-8:54 am

2 stops39h 44m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/15

6:45 pm-8:00 am

2 stops45h 15m

$1,053

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

7:15 am-4:03 pm

2 stops24h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

9:45 pm-5:00 am

1 stop39h 15m

$1,056

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 1/23

10:35 am-7:53 pm

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

1:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops27h 25m

$1,130

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

9:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/27

9:30 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,152

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $1,010. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in August, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Chicago during February average around $1,060.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $1,137. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Chicago for around $1,790.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the afternoon. Flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago during this time can be as low as $1,134. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the evening when prices are around $1,812.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,177 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Melbourne Airport for as low as $907 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Chicago (MEL to CHI) flight deals and tips

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There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.
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  • How far is Melbourne to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Chicago is 9672.1 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 20h 35m.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

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

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

    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 Melbourne Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

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

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

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

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Rating
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,012Free CancellationRating
7.5
907 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,080Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,924 reviews
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