How long is the flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

United Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in just under 24h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 57m. The distance between Chicago and Melbourne Airport is about 9660 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Currently priced at $769, Qantas Airways will fly you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $772 and $844, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $512. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?

Consider Qantas Airways, American Airlines or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport.

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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.

$446+ Flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,464 and $2,626 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $943 on Qantas Airways (Feb 17-Mar 3).

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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 December 2, 2025.

Tue 12/93:40 pmORD - MEL

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2010:50 pmMEL - ORD

2 stops32h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,281

Thu 12/49:00 amORD - MEL

1 stop32h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/141:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,293

Tue 12/96:17 pmORD - MEL

2 stops28h 18mQantas Airways

Wed 1/216:45 amMEL - ORD

2 stops27h 04mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/29

$1,331

Mon 12/12:24 pmORD - MEL

1 stop21h 36mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/1512:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop28h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,349

Thu 12/43:11 pmORD - MEL

2 stops31h 24mQantas Airways

Wed 1/146:45 amMEL - ORD

2 stops27h 04mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/30

$1,394

Thu 12/48:50 amORD - MEL

1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/104:05 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop22h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,399

Mon 12/111:54 amORD - MEL

2 stops24h 06mAmerican Airlines

Fri 12/1212:00 pmMEL - ORD

2 stops22h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,403

Thu 12/44:49 pmORD - MEL

2 stops32h 56mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1012:00 pmMEL - ORD

3 stops47h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,460

Mon 12/296:32 pmORD - MEL

1 stop21h 58mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2111:30 amMEL - ORD

1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,604

Wed 12/3112:30 pmORD - MEL

2 stops26h 30mDelta

Sun 1/2510:10 amMEL - ORD

2 stops39h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$1,616

Tue 12/97:02 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops43h 58mDelta

Wed 1/2110:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops29h 12mDelta

Deal found 11/29

$1,766

Sat 12/66:46 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops68h 14mDelta

Wed 1/1410:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops24h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$1,787

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 2, 2025.

Fri 1/163:10 pmORD - MEL

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/2512:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/29

$1,131

Mon 2/234:45 pmORD - MEL

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/31:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,144

Wed 2/1112:48 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops26h 12mDelta

Wed 2/1810:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops24h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$1,166

Sat 2/2111:45 amORD - MEL

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/284:05 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop22h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,131

Tue 2/242:40 pmORD - MEL

2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/41:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,144

Wed 4/291:05 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops27h 35mDelta

Sun 5/3110:00 amMEL - MDW

2 stops23h 31mDelta

Deal found 11/30

$1,166

Wed 2/254:05 pmORD - MEL

2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/912:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,144

Sun 2/84:30 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops46h 30mDelta

Wed 2/1810:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops24h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$1,166

Sun 2/226:31 pmORD - MEL

1 stop21h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/912:00 pmMEL - ORD

2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,144

Fri 2/610:48 amMDW - MEL

2 stops28h 12mDelta

Sun 2/1510:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$1,216

Wed 2/256:17 pmORD - MEL

1 stop22h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/812:00 pmMEL - ORD

2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,144

Sat 1/176:10 amMDW - MEL

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/3012:00 pmMEL - MDW

2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,392

Fri 2/612:48 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops26h 12mDelta

Wed 2/1810:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops24h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$1,216

Sun 2/1510:51 amORD - MEL

1 stop29h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/311:30 amMEL - ORD

1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,155

Sun 2/155:00 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops46h 00mDelta

Fri 10/1611:00 amMEL - MDW

2 stops23h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/2

$1,230

Mon 2/96:30 pmORD - MEL

1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/181:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,155

Thu 1/1511:05 amMDW - MEL

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/224:05 pmMEL - MDW

1 stop40h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,646

Fri 1/231:26 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops25h 34mDelta

Fri 2/1310:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Deal found 11/30

$1,416

Wed 1/149:32 amMDW - MEL

2 stops29h 28mDelta

Wed 1/2110:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops29h 12mDelta

Deal found 11/30

$1,966

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne. Data last updated December 2, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/97:02 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops43h 58mDelta

Wed 1/2110:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops29h 12mDelta

Deal found 11/29

$1,766

Tue 1/131:15 pmORD - MEL

1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways

Tue 1/2712:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop21h 49mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/30

$1,082

Wed 1/1411:56 amORD - MEL

1 stop24h 04mQantas Airways

Wed 1/284:25 pmMEL - ORD

2 stops24h 34mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/30

$1,114

Thu 1/1511:05 amMDW - MEL

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/224:05 pmMEL - MDW

1 stop40h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,646

Fri 1/163:35 pmORD - MEL

2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/258:00 amMEL - ORD

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,074

Fri 1/163:35 pmORD - MEL

2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/77:30 amMEL - ORD

2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,104

Sat 1/171:35 pmORD - MEL

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/3012:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop26h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,132

Sat 1/176:10 amMDW - MEL

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/3012:00 pmMEL - MDW

2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,392

Tue 1/206:40 pmORD - MEL

1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways

Fri 1/3012:00 pmMEL - ORD

1 stop26h 23mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/2

$1,119

Fri 1/233:35 pmORD - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/138:00 amMEL - ORD

2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$1,090

Fri 1/231:26 pmMDW - MEL

2 stops25h 34mDelta

Fri 2/1310:10 amMEL - MDW

2 stops29h 32mDelta

Deal found 11/30

$1,416

Fri 1/303:35 pmORD - MEL

2 stops31h 00mAir Canada

Sun 2/227:10 amMEL - ORD

2 stops24h 31mAir Canada

Deal found 12/1

$1,036

One-way flights from Chicago to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 2, 2025.

Tue 2/33:44 pmORD - MEL

3 stops51h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$446

Thu 2/193:24 pmORD - MEL

2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$464

Sat 2/283:24 pmORD - MEL

3 stops47h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$477

Wed 2/49:00 amORD - MEL

3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$484

Mon 2/25:40 amORD - MEL

3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$490

Sat 1/313:44 pmORD - MEL

3 stops52h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$497

Fri 2/202:07 pmORD - MEL

3 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$501

Tue 2/173:07 pmORD - MEL

3 stops52h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$517

Sun 2/18:00 amORD - MEL

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$520

Wed 2/41:20 pmMDW - MEL

3 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$524

Sun 2/158:20 amORD - MEL

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$528

Sun 3/111:45 amORD - MEL

3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$529

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$943 (oojo)
One-way from	$446 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,768

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

3:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 1/25

12:00 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$1,131

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

11:45 am-5:00 am

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 2/28

4:05 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop22h 28m

$1,131

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

4:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

1:00 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop21h 02m

$1,144

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

2:40 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

1:00 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop21h 02m

$1,144

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

4:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops24h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

12:00 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop21h 02m

$1,144

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

6:31 pm-9:30 am

1 stop21h 59m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

12:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,144

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

6:17 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 43m

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

12:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,144

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

10:51 am-9:30 am

1 stop29h 39m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

11:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,155

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

6:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

1:00 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop21h 02m

$1,155

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

12:48 pm-8:00 am

2 stops26h 12m

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

10:10 am-5:37 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,166

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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 Chicago-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Melbourne Airport 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 Chicago-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $491). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,127). 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?

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

8.1

Very good

209 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

209 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

209 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

540 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

209 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

209 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,063 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

209 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,044 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

209 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in just under 24h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 57m. The distance between Chicago and Melbourne Airport is about 9660 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $769, Qantas Airways will fly you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $772 and $844, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $512. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Melbourne Airport for a low price.
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 Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (average of $491). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,127). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$772	Average$1,289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$790	Average$1,146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
American Airlines	Cheapest$846	Average$1,071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Air Canada	Cheapest$872	Average$1,303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,264	Average$1,501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,452	Average$1,559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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

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