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$463+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

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 February 17, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Thu 3/194:49 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Sat 4/119:45 am
MEL
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ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/17$954
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Thu 3/194:49 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Fri 4/109:45 am
MEL
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ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/17$969
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 3/42:05 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops49h 15m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/1112:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
1 stop27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/15$1,101
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Wed 3/41:15 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops50h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/912:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
1 stop27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/14$1,102
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/74:49 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops46h 31m
Qantas Airways
Thu 3/1212:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/14$1,119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sat 5/167:21 pm
ORD
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MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3111:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 5/196:20 am
ORD
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MEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3111:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 5/206:20 am
ORD
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MEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3111:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sat 3/77:39 pm
ORD
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MEL
1 stop44h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1011:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,167
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 2/2311:45 am
ORD
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MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/2310:15 am
MEL
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ORD
2 stops29h 32m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/16$1,168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sat 5/167:21 pm
ORD
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MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/2811:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Wed 5/67:21 pm
ORD
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MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/2511:55 pm
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,172

Find 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 February 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$954
(oojo)

One-way from

$463
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,244
From Chicago (CHI) to Melbourne
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($330 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 17, 2026.
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

Wed 3/11

1:14 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 46m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

7:50 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops43h 57m

$1,168

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

3:40 pm-11:20 am

2 stops28h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 4/22

8:30 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$1,224

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

1:24 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 11m

Melbourne

Sat 3/7

12:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,229

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

2:05 pm-8:20 am

2 stops49h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 3/11

12:00 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop27h 47m

$1,249

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

7:21 pm-6:45 am

1 stop44h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 5/27

2:25 pm-5:23 am

2 stops29h 58m

$1,250

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

5:15 pm-10:55 am

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

12:10 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$1,265

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/19

3:35 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-2:43 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,266

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

6:20 am-6:45 am

1 stop33h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 5/29

12:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

$1,271

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

7:21 pm-6:45 am

1 stop44h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

9:45 am-5:50 am

1 stop35h 05m

$1,285

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

4:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 5/26

12:10 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$1,290

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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 February 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 44 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $361). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Melbourne?

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 February 17, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Melbourne can take about 23h 46m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,168. 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?

    Qantas Airways, at $769, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Fiji Airways and American Airlines. Qantas 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?

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $361). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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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Alternative routes for Chicago to Melbourne

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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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$769Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$796Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$828Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,217Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,439Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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