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

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, and American 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 August 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.

$532 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chicago in 2025

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 $1,020 to $1,505. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,070.

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12:05 pm - 11:15 pmMEL-ORD

27h 10m2 stops

4:40 pm - 5:45 pmORD-MEL

33h 05m2 stops

$1,070Air New Zealand

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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 21

1:30 pm - 10:43 pmMEL-ORD

24h 13m2 stops

6:30 am - 12:25 pmORD-MEL

38h 55m2 stops

$1,090

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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15

11:55 am - 5:10 pmMEL-ORD

21h 15m1 stop

10:49 am - 9:15 amORD-MEL

30h 26m1 stop

$1,123United Airlines

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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 23

9:30 am - 11:15 pmMEL-ORD

28h 45m1 stop

2:35 pm - 9:15 amORD-MEL

26h 40m1 stop

$1,128United Airlines

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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 12

3:05 pm - 8:47 amMEL-ORD

32h 42m2 stops

7:40 am - 6:45 amORD-MEL

31h 05m2 stops

$1,264American Airlines

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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 12

12:00 pm - 7:50 pmMEL-ORD

24h 50m2 stops

2:50 pm - 9:30 amORD-MEL

25h 40m2 stops

$1,272American Airlines

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Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 20

1:00 pm - 11:14 pmMEL-ORD

27h 14m1 stop

2:40 pm - 9:30 amORD-MEL

25h 50m1 stop

$1,321Virgin Australia

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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Feb 1

10:55 am - 8:22 pmMEL-ORD

24h 27m1 stop

12:53 pm - 8:15 amORD-MEL

28h 22m1 stop

$1,334Virgin Australia

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 20

8:30 pm - 9:08 amMEL-ORD

51h 38m3 stops

3:45 pm - 11:05 amORD-MEL

28h 20m2 stops

$1,355Air Canada

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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15

6:40 pm - 3:00 pmMEL-ORD

35h 20m2 stops

2:00 pm - 11:05 amORD-MEL

30h 05m3 stops

$1,395Air Canada

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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United Airlines

Oct 9

MEL11:55 amMelbourne

21h 15m

1 stop

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 23

ORD10:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 26m

1 stop

MEL9:15 amMelbourne

$1,123

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United Airlines

Sep 26

MEL9:30 amMelbourne

28h 45m

1 stop

ORD11:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 12

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

MEL9:15 amMelbourne

$1,128

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United Airlines

Sep 19

MEL10:55 amMelbourne

26h 47m

2 stops

ORD10:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 27

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

MEL8:15 amMelbourne

$1,130

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 17

MEL12:45 amMelbourne

29h 15m

1 stop

ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 23

ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 20m

1 stop

MEL11:00 pmMelbourne

$1,385

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 13

MEL12:45 amMelbourne

29h 15m

1 stop

ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 28

ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

MEL12:30 pmMelbourne

$1,433

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 13

MEL12:45 amMelbourne

29h 15m

1 stop

ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 28

ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

MEL12:30 pmMelbourne

$1,440

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Wed 10/8

12:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 10m

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Tue 10/21

4:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,070

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 9/8

1:30 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops24h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

6:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,090

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

11:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

10:49 am-9:15 am

1 stop30h 26m

$1,123

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 9/26

9:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

2:35 pm-9:15 am

1 stop26h 40m

$1,128

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 9/26

3:05 pm-8:47 am

2 stops32h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

7:40 am-6:45 am

2 stops31h 05m

$1,264

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 1/17

12:00 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

2:50 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 40m

$1,272

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

1:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop27h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

2:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,321

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 9/6

10:55 am-8:22 pm

1 stop24h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

12:53 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 22m

$1,334

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 9/8

8:30 pm-9:08 am

3 stops51h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

3:45 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 20m

$1,355

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 9/6

6:40 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

2:00 pm-11:05 am

3 stops30h 05m

$1,395

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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 $1,055. 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 $1,080.

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 $1,198 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 $907 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 August 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 7.5 898 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,080	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,930 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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