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$612+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Wed 1/28
Wed 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1110:40 amORD - MEL
2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,069
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:00 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1012:53 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,119
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:00 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/53:42 pmORD - MEL
2 stops25h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops29h 12mDelta
Sun 1/116:30 pmMDW - MEL
2 stops44h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/27$1,742
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop21h 04mVirgin Australia
Sat 1/108:10 pmORD - MEL
1 stop44h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/27$1,868
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:05 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops34h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/52:00 pmORD - MEL
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$2,041
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops31h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:10 amORD - MEL
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$2,785
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:25 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/111:13 pmORD - MEL
3 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$2,798
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:00 amMEL - ORD
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:10 amORD - MEL
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$3,032
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:55 pmMEL - MDW
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/119:15 amMDW - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$3,305

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$963
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$612
(BYOjet)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,388
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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One-way flight from Melbourne to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 2/12

7:45 am-7:45 pm

3 stops29h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

3:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$989

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 2/10

1:00 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops26h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

6:17 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 43m

$1,019

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 1/26

1:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop27h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 00m

$1,020

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

11:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

2:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,020

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 2/12

12:00 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop21h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

4:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop23h 45m

$1,058

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

12:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

4:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

$1,069

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

9:10 am-5:54 pm

2 stops24h 44m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/27

2:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,490

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

10:10 am-6:36 pm

2 stops25h 26m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

1:28 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 32m

$1,593

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 3/17

10:35 am-8:23 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$612

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

12:10 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$612

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 12 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $607). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,070). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,120 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,120 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,120 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Chicago will take you 24h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9665 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago round-trip from $1,012. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago for 14% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $607). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,070). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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