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$516+ 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEL
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Melbourne are usually found in March or July, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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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 November 14, 2024.

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$993
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$516
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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 November 14, 2024.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/205:57 pmORD - MEL
2 stops47h 08mQantas Airways
Mon 11/258:15 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/13$1,148
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/188:40 amORD - MEL
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2012:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,226
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 12/1212:03 pmORD - MEL
3 stops52h 42mChina Southern
Sun 1/198:40 amMEL - ORD
2 stops37h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 11/14$1,927
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/111:55 pmORD - MEL
2 stops40h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2411:30 amMEL - ORD
1 stop29h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,997
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/82:05 pmORD - MEL
3 stops32h 30mAir Canada
Fri 12/137:30 amMEL - ORD
3 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 11/13$2,045
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/196:00 amORD - MEL
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/212:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$2,061
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/262:40 pmORD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/1312:45 amMEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/14$2,203
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:45 pmORD - MEL
1 stop42h 45mLufthansa
Tue 12/3111:30 amMEL - ORD
1 stop34h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 11/14$2,238
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/211:55 amORD - MEL
2 stops40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/610:40 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops36h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/13$2,283
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/94:10 pmORD - MEL
2 stops25h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/2612:05 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/13$2,378
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/207:00 amORD - MEL
2 stops47h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 11/2412:45 amMEL - ORD
2 stops54h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/13$2,384
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/293:40 pmORD - MEL
1 stop22h 55mRoyal Air Maroc
Sun 1/512:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop22h 29mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 11/14$2,422

Find flights from Chicago to Melbourne within your budget

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

5:40 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

12:00 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop24h 31m

$1,151

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

3:22 pm-5:40 am

1 stop21h 18m

Melbourne

Tue 2/25

4:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$1,153

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

3:00 pm-6:40 am

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 5/12

9:40 am-5:15 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,156

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

3:17 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops29h 53m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 2/28

8:10 am-11:57 pm

2 stops32h 47m

$1,189

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

11:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop40h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

10:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$1,200

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

2:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 2/25

12:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,433

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

5:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops30h 10m

$1,439

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/17

1:20 pm-9:45 am

3 stops52h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 3/23

11:25 am-5:04 am

2 stops33h 39m

$1,581

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

3:40 pm-11:35 am

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 4/13

9:40 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,630

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

3:00 pm-5:35 am

2 stops47h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 5/10

7:20 am-7:38 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$1,772

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 8, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 47 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 $1,062). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,578). 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 November 14, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne 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 when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, 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).

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 November 14, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, American Airlines and Air Canada from Chicago to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

China Southern
7.7
Good
126 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
826 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
874 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $993, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Qantas Airways is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $516 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and China Southern, with prices starting from $615 and $930, respectively.

  • 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 O'Hare Intl - Melbourne Avalon or Chicago Midway - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne (average of $1,062). Flying from Chicago to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,578). 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,181Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,192Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,210Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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