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

Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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 January 2026.

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.

$496 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chicago in 2026

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $606 to $1,119. The lowest price recently found on this route was $975.

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6:00 am - 2:41 pm

MEL

ORD

25h 41m

2 stops

3:40 pm - 11:05 am

ORD

MEL

28h 25m

2 stops

$975Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Apr 21

8:00 am - 2:41 pm

MEL

ORD

23h 41m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 11:35 am

ORD

MEL

30h 35m

3 stops

$1,007Air Canada

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Apr 21

12:10 pm - 12:45 am

MEL

ORD

27h 35m

2 stops

4:00 pm - 10:55 am

ORD

MEL

27h 55m

2 stops

$1,032Air New Zealand

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5

11:30 am - 5:05 pm

MEL

ORD

22h 35m

2 stops

4:05 pm - 9:30 am

ORD

MEL

24h 25m

2 stops

$1,049United Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

12:00 pm - 5:44 pm

MEL

ORD

22h 44m

1 stop

11:45 am - 5:00 am

ORD

MEL

26h 15m

1 stop

$1,050American Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Apr 20

6:25 pm - 2:41 pm

MEL

ORD

36h 16m

2 stops

3:35 pm - 12:35 pm

ORD

MEL

29h 00m

2 stops

$1,060Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21

1:30 pm - 5:50 am

MEL

ORD

31h 20m

2 stops

9:20 pm - 6:45 am

ORD

MEL

42h 25m

1 stop

$1,063Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5

7:10 am - 2:41 pm

MEL

ORD

24h 31m

2 stops

3:40 pm - 11:35 am

ORD

MEL

28h 55m

2 stops

$1,065Air Canada

Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Apr 20

10:10 am - 5:37 pm

MEL

MDW

24h 27m

2 stops

1:23 pm - 7:50 am

MDW

MEL

27h 27m

2 stops

$1,069Delta

Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Apr 20

9:10 am - 10:31 pm

MEL

MDW

29h 21m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 8:50 am

MDW

MEL

27h 40m

2 stops

$1,161Delta

Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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American Airlines

Feb 17

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

22h 44m

1 stop

ORD5:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 20

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

$1,050

American Airlines

Feb 14

MEL4:05 pmMelbourne

22h 35m

2 stops

ORD9:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 21

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m

2 stops

MEL6:45 amMelbourne

$1,103

American Airlines

Mar 13

MEL4:05 pmMelbourne

22h 19m

1 stop

ORD10:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 27

ORD2:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 02m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

$1,146

Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets

Air Canada

Feb 17

MEL8:00 amMelbourne

23h 41m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 21

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

3 stops

MEL11:35 amMelbourne

$1,007

Air Canada

Feb 18

MEL7:10 amMelbourne

24h 31m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 20

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 55m

2 stops

MEL11:35 amMelbourne

$1,065

Air Canada

Feb 17

MEL7:45 amMelbourne

23h 56m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 23

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m

2 stops

MEL11:05 amMelbourne

$1,069

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

3:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 25m

$975

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

2:00 pm-11:35 am

3 stops30h 35m

$1,007

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 4/30

12:10 pm-12:45 am

2 stops27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

4:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 55m

$1,032

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 2/24

11:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

4:05 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,049

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 2/17

12:00 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop22h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

11:45 am-5:00 am

1 stop26h 15m

$1,050

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

6:25 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops36h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

3:35 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$1,060

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 4/30

1:30 pm-5:50 am

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

9:20 pm-6:45 am

1 stop42h 25m

$1,063

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

7:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

3:40 pm-11:35 am

2 stops28h 55m

$1,065

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

10:10 am-5:37 pm

2 stops24h 27m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/20

1:23 pm-7:50 am

2 stops27h 27m

$1,069

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

9:10 am-10:31 pm

2 stops29h 21m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/27

1:10 pm-8:50 am

2 stops27h 40m

$1,161

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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 $1,028. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne to Chicago during August average around $1,050.

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 $1,155 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 $868 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 43m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chicago takes 23h 43m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Chicago.

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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 23h 43m 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 January 2026.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,012	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 981 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,080	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,215 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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