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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $587

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8:00 am - 2:41 pmMEL-ORD
23h 41m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 10:05 amORD-MEL
25h 25m2 stops
$888Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
Air Canada Logo
6:40 am - 2:41 pmMEL-ORD
24h 01m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 1:20 pmORD-MEL
29h 40m2 stops
$916Air Canada
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Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 7:30 pmMEL-ORD
28h 30m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 1:05 pmORD-MEL
29h 25m2 stops
$927Air Canada
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Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
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12:00 pm - 4:08 pmMEL-ORD
21h 08m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 5:00 amORD-MEL
22h 45m1 stop
$989Qantas Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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12:00 pm - 4:08 pmMEL-ORD
21h 08m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
3:05 pm - 10:05 amORD-MEL
26h 00m2 stops
$1,022Qantas Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 2:45 pmMEL-ORD
20h 15m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 10:00 amORD-MEL
26h 50m2 stops
$1,030United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 1
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 am - 7:30 pmMEL-ORD
25h 55m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 10:55 amORD-MEL
27h 20m2 stops
$1,109Air New Zealand
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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:04 amMEL-ORD
33h 04m1 stop
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3:02 pm - 5:00 amORD-MEL
21h 58m1 stop
$1,117American Airlines
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Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
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12:00 pm - 6:13 pmMEL-ORD
23h 13m2 stops
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11:16 am - 9:30 amORD-MEL
29h 14m1 stop
$1,130American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 8:00 pmMEL-ORD
24h 00m2 stops
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2:36 pm - 9:30 amORD-MEL
25h 54m2 stops
$1,547United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 8

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Dec 2
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
21h 08m
1 stop
ORD4:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 9
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
MEL5:00 amMelbourne
$989
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Qantas Airways
Dec 2
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
21h 08m
1 stop
ORD4:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 9
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m
2 stops
MEL10:05 amMelbourne
$1,022
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Qantas Airways
Nov 14
MEL4:05 pmMelbourne
20h 35m
1 stop
ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 28
ORD1:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 37m
1 stop
MEL5:00 amMelbourne
$1,080
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American Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 13
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
33h 04m
1 stop
ORD5:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 27
ORD3:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 58m
1 stop
MEL5:00 amMelbourne
$1,117
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American Airlines
Jan 17
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
23h 13m
2 stops
ORD6:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 20
ORD11:16 amChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 14m
1 stop
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
$1,130
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American Airlines
Jan 17
MEL4:05 pmMelbourne
24h 39m
1 stop
ORD11:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 20
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m
2 stops
MEL9:30 amMelbourne
$1,134
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago 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 November 4, 2025.
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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 12/2

8:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

3:40 pm-10:05 am

2 stops25h 25m

$888

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

6:40 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

3:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$916

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

7:00 am-7:30 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

3:40 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$927

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 12/2

12:00 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop21h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

1:15 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 45m

$989

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 12/2

12:00 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop21h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

3:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops26h 00m

$1,022

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 2/24

11:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

2:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,030

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 11/21

10:35 am-7:30 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

2:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 20m

$1,109

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

12:00 pm-5:04 am

1 stop33h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

3:02 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 58m

$1,117

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 1/17

12:00 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops23h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

11:16 am-9:30 am

1 stop29h 14m

$1,130

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 12/28

1:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

2:36 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 54m

$1,547

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

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

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 $1,055.

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 $1,146 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 $901 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight.

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

As of November 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 32% 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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  • 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 15m.

  • 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
Free Cancellation
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,012Free CancellationRating
7.5
927 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,080Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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