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

United Airlines, Air Canada, and LATAM Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Chicago

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Chicago is 2 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne 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 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.

$861 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chicago in 2025/26

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,070 to $1,716. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,001.

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12:10 pm - 10:59 pmMEL-ORD

27h 49m2 stops

12:54 pm - 9:25 amORD-MEL

27h 31m2 stops

$1,001Air New Zealand

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Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5

12:10 pm - 11:00 pmMEL-ORD

26h 50m2 stops

10:35 am - 10:50 amORD-MEL

32h 15m2 stops

$1,046Air New Zealand

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Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27

12:10 pm - 11:00 pmMEL-ORD

26h 50m2 stops

4:00 pm - 10:50 amORD-MEL

26h 50m2 stops

$1,172Air New Zealand

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Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27

12:10 pm - 7:50 pmMEL-ORD

24h 40m2 stops

12:55 pm - 9:25 amORD-MEL

27h 30m2 stops

$1,174Air New Zealand

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12:10 pm - 8:23 pmMEL-ORD

25h 13m2 stops

4:00 pm - 10:55 amORD-MEL

25h 55m2 stops

$1,193Air New Zealand

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Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6

7:00 am - 7:30 pmMEL-ORD

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2:00 pm - 12:35 pmORD-MEL

30h 35m3 stops

$1,332Air Canada

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Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27

6:30 am - 7:30 pmMEL-ORD

29h 00m3 stops

2:00 pm - 1:05 pmORD-MEL

31h 05m3 stops

$1,335Air Canada

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Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27

9:10 am - 6:34 pmMEL-MDW

25h 24m2 stops

1:00 pm - 8:40 amMDW-MEL

27h 40m2 stops

$1,442Delta

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10:10 am - 5:55 pmMEL-MDW

24h 45m2 stops

10:53 am - 8:00 amMDW-MEL

28h 07m2 stops

$1,445Delta

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8:35 am - 9:43 pmMEL-MDW

30h 08m2 stops

8:00 am - 5:00 amMDW-MEL

28h 00m1 stop

$2,058Multiple Airlines

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 21

MEL3:35 pmMelbourne

38h 20m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 5

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 25m

1 stop

MEL11:00 pmMelbourne

$1,235

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Nov 21

MEL3:35 pmMelbourne

38h 20m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 5

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

47h 35m

1 stop

MEL7:10 amMelbourne

$1,236

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Nov 21

MEL8:40 amMelbourne

45h 15m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 5

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

51h 50m

2 stops

MEL11:25 amMelbourne

$1,282

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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United Airlines

Feb 6

MEL11:30 amMelbourne

22h 32m

1 stop

ORD5:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 13

ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 55m

2 stops

MEL10:00 amMelbourne

$1,438

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Feb 27

MEL11:30 amMelbourne

20h 15m

1 stop

ORD2:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 6

ORD2:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 04m

2 stops

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

$1,439

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Dec 1

MEL1:00 pmMelbourne

23h 30m

2 stops

ORD7:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 7

ORD10:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 55m

2 stops

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

$1,637

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Sun 3/1

12:10 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops27h 49m

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Thu 3/5

12:54 pm-9:25 am

2 stops27h 31m

$1,001

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

12:10 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

10:35 am-10:50 am

2 stops32h 15m

$1,046

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

12:10 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

4:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,172

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 2/6

12:10 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

12:55 pm-9:25 am

2 stops27h 30m

$1,174

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 2/27

12:10 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops25h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

4:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops25h 55m

$1,193

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

7:00 am-7:30 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

2:00 pm-12:35 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$1,332

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

6:30 am-7:30 pm

3 stops29h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

2:00 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops31h 05m

$1,335

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MEL - MDW

MELMDW

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Fri 3/13

9:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

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Fri 3/27

1:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops27h 40m

$1,442

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

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Fri 2/6

10:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

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Fri 2/13

10:53 am-8:00 am

2 stops28h 07m

$1,445

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 2/27

8:35 am-9:43 pm

2 stops30h 08m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-5:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

$2,058

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,043. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne to Chicago during March 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 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 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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,158 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Melbourne for as low as $901 on momondo.

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How far is Melbourne to Chicago by plane?
The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Chicago is 9669.6 mi. Typically, this will take 20h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Chicago?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Chicago is 2 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne 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 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.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,012	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 942 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,080	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,027 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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