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$619+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Melbourne

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
Oct 31 — Nov 71
Fri 10/31
Fri 11/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 October 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,150
(oojo)

One-way from

$619
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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July

Average price

$1,669
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:25 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/32:15 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$1,225
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/242:15 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$1,236
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:25 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/92:15 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$1,256
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:50 amORD - MEL
2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/1910:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/28$1,259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/236:06 pmORD - MEL
2 stops45h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/812:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,284
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2810:42 amORD - MEL
2 stops32h 13mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/410:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/30$1,286
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/32:30 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/1612:10 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops34h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/30$1,298
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:20 pmORD - MEL
2 stops31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1010:40 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/29$1,305
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 pmORD - MEL
2 stops47h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/2310:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops27h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/30$1,310
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:08 pmORD - MEL
2 stops44h 17mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/1010:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops26h 18mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/30$1,316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 12/812:50 pmMDW - MEL
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Sun 12/2110:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops24h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/30$1,466
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Mon 12/86:17 pmORD - AVV
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/216:00 amAVV - ORD
2 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$1,676

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Melbourne 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 October 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Melbourne that are best for you.

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

6:23 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 07m

Melbourne

Mon 12/8

12:00 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop21h 58m

$1,432

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 10/29

10:20 am-6:01 am

2 stops35h 41m

$1,451

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

5:16 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 44m

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

11:30 am-4:57 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$1,455

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 2/24

1:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,455

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/8

12:50 pm-8:00 am

2 stops26h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

10:10 am-10:22 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$1,466

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

7:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops43h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

10:10 am-4:48 pm

2 stops23h 38m

$1,466

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

8:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop44h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

11:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,467

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

8:20 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

10:55 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,471

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

3:40 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops25h 41m

$1,471

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

6:29 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 31m

Melbourne

Fri 1/30

1:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop27h 14m

$1,504

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 1, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated October 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Chicago to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
507 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
910 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Melbourne. 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 Chicago to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Melbourne can take about 23h 44m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,455. The distance between Chicago and Melbourne is about 9660 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Fiji Airways, at $772, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Fiji Airways is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Melbourne?

    The most popular route from Chicago to Melbourne is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Melbourne or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne Avalon.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne 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 Chicago to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Melbourne. 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 October 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,264Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,450Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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