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$468+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in July or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$878
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$468
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$894
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 11/173:40 pmORD - MEL
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Sun 11/306:50 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops36h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$912
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 11/111:10 pmORD - MEL
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Thu 11/208:10 amMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$933
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/52:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$968
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/93:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Tue 9/166:00 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$970
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 11/213:40 pmORD - MEL
2 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Mon 12/16:50 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops38h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$975
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 11/32:00 pmORD - MEL
3 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Sun 11/167:10 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$976
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/213:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Tue 10/146:30 amMEL - ORD
3 stops28h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$980
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/191:25 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$993
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:30 amMDW - MEL
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Sun 1/1110:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops25h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,465
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:01 pmORD - AVV
2 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/266:00 amAVV - ORD
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,624
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 10/207:01 pmORD - AVV
2 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/25:00 amAVV - ORD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,649
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:20 pmORD - AVV
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/96:00 amAVV - ORD
3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,727

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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 August 14, 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

Mon 2/9

1:00 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 2/22

7:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$870

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

2:00 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 4/1

6:40 am-2:43 pm

2 stops24h 03m

$876

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

1:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 1/21

8:10 am-4:38 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$878

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

1:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-7:30 pm

3 stops28h 30m

$889

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

3:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 11/30

6:50 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops36h 51m

$912

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

3:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-9:59 pm

3 stops30h 59m

$943

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

3:45 pm-11:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$970

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

3:45 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$970

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

3:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 11/30

6:50 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops36h 51m

$975

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/24

11:48 am-8:00 am

2 stops27h 12m

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

10:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,465

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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 August 8, 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 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
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
204 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
895 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
8,916 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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!!

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  • 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.

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    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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$952Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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