Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne (CHI - MEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,591	American, Qantas 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne is currently $1,591
Cheapest one-way flight	$910	American, Qantas 1 stop 23 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Melbourne is currently $910
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,848	Qatar Airways 1 stop 31 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Melbourne is currently $1,848
Cheapest business class flights	$6,258	Finnair, Jetstar 2 stops 42 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne is currently $6,258

Fastest flight	21 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Melbourne takes 21 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Melbourne is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,200–1,950
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,550–1,850

Popular airlines from Chicago to Melbourne

United

from $1,602

Typical price: $1,550–2,300

124 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
Delta

from $1,610

Typical price: $1,550–2,900

73 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MEL Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $2,475

Typical price: $1,900–3,600

20 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
Emirates

from $3,044

Typical price: $2,750–4,600

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,807

Typical price: $2,650–3,350

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
JAL

from $1,908

Typical price: $2,400–7,700

6 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,200 to $1,950.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with American, Qantas from $1,591. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Qantas from $910.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,602, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,610, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $2,475, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $3,044, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,807, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 10.
The cheapest JAL flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,908, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne starts at $1,591 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $910 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

21 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 124 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne are:

Delta offers 73 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Cathay Pacific offers 20 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Emirates offers 14 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Qatar Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
JAL offers 6 connecting flights per week. JAL flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with American, Qantas from $1,591. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Qantas from $910.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,602, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,610, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 10.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $2,475, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $3,044, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,807, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 10.
The cheapest JAL flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,908, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 13.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Melbourne.

There are 124 United connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 73 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 JAL connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Melbourne at price $1,848 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Melbourne.

There are 124 United connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 73 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 JAL connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Melbourne start at $6,258 from Thu, Jul 2 to Thu, Jul 16 with Finnair, Jetstar.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Melbourne start at $1,591 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Melbourne starts at $1,848 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Melbourne at price $1,848 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.