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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,517	United 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chicago is currently $1,517
Cheapest one-way flight	$957	Delta 2 stops 28 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Chicago is currently $957
Last-minute weekend getaway	$2,063	United 1 stop 34 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Chicago is currently $2,063
Cheapest business class flights	$6,837	ANA, Virgin Australia 2 stops 31 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chicago is currently $6,837

Fastest flight	19 hr 53 min	The fastest flight with stops from Melbourne to Chicago takes 19 hr 53 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 Melbourne to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,050–1,200
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,400–2,250

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Chicago

United

from $1,517

Typical price: $1,250–2,200

121 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ORD Every day
Delta

from $1,524

Typical price: $1,150–2,900

67 weekly connecting flights

MEL - MDW, ORD Every Wed, Fri, Sun
Cathay Pacific

from $2,028

Typical price: $1,550–2,950

19 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ORD Every day
Emirates

from $2,304

Typical price: $2,250–3,850

14 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ORD Every day
Qatar Airways

from $2,167

Typical price: $2,100–3,450

7 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ORD Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $2,643

Typical price: $1,700–5,500

6 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ORD Every Mon, Wed, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $1,050 to $1,200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $1,517. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $957.

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

The cheapest United flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $1,517, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $1,524, flying from May 8 to May 22.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $2,028, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $2,304, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $2,167, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $2,643, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chicago starts at $1,517 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $957 and departs on Wed, May 6.

19 hr 53 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Chicago.
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 Melbourne to Chicago 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 Melbourne to Chicago.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 121 connecting flights per week. United flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago are:

Delta offers 67 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Cathay Pacific offers 19 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Emirates offers 14 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Qatar Airways offers 7 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Turkish Airlines offers 6 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $1,517. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $957.

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

The cheapest United flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $1,517, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $1,524, flying from May 8 to May 22.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $2,028, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $2,304, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $2,167, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Melbourne to Chicago is $2,643, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 17.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Chicago.

There are 121 United connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 67 Delta connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 19 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Chicago at price $2,063 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Chicago.

There are 121 United connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 67 Delta connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 19 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

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

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Chicago, 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 Melbourne and Chicago start at $6,837 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13 with ANA, Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Chicago start at $1,517 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Chicago, 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 Melbourne and Chicago starts at $2,063 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Chicago at price $2,063 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago, 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.