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$571+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
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sáb. 8/23
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 agosto 18, 2025.

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$1,034
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One-way from

$571
(Trip.com)

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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 agosto 18, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/286:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/112:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,034
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/256:20 amORD - MEL
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/81:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,065
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
lun. 11/36:30 amORD - MEL
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/1612:00 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
lun. 10/2711:41 amORD - MEL
3 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/92:15 pmMEL - ORD
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,178
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jue. 10/26:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/92:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
lun. 9/1512:54 pmORD - MEL
1 stop26h 51mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/229:45 amMEL - ORD
1 stop23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,224
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mar. 8/267:05 amORD - MEL
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/79:45 amMEL - ORD
2 stops41h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,234
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mié. 12/2410:08 amMDW - MEL
2 stops28h 52mDelta
dom. 1/1110:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops25h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/18$1,465
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
lun. 8/253:25 pmMDW - MEL
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/83:05 pmMEL - MDW
1 stop20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,748
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lun. 12/81:00 pmMDW - MEL
2 stops26h 00mDelta
dom. 12/2110:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops24h 27mDelta
Deal found 8/18$1,791
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
lun. 10/69:47 pmMDW - MEL
2 stops53h 33mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/194:05 pmMEL - MDW
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,915
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lun. 12/1510:35 amMDW - MEL
2 stops28h 25mDelta
dom. 12/2810:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops24h 27mDelta
Deal found 8/18$2,215

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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 agosto 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/28

6:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

sáb. 10/11

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,034

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 8/25

6:20 am-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Melbourne

lun. 9/8

1:30 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,065

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/3

6:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

Melbourne

dom. 11/16

12:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,163

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/27

11:41 am-1:25 pm

3 stops33h 44m

Melbourne

dom. 11/9

2:15 pm-6:25 am

3 stops33h 10m

$1,178

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 10/2

6:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Melbourne

jue. 10/9

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,196

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/15

12:54 pm-6:45 am

1 stop26h 51m

Melbourne

lun. 9/22

9:45 am-6:14 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$1,224

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/26

7:05 am-6:45 am

1 stop32h 40m

Melbourne

dom. 9/7

9:45 am-11:51 am

2 stops41h 06m

$1,234

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

mié. 12/24

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

dom. 1/11

10:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,465

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

lun. 1/26

1:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

dom. 2/8

10:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,465

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

lun. 12/29

9:30 am-8:00 am

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

dom. 1/11

10:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,465

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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.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 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 Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport 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 agosto 18, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport, 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.

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 agosto 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Chicago to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
896 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,925 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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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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 Airport?

    Delta can get you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in just under 33h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Chicago and Melbourne Airport is about 9665 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $772, Fiji Airways will fly you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $800 and $853, respectively. Fiji Airways is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport 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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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 agosto 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$896Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,439Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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