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	$1,431	American, Qantas 1 stop 26 hr Mon, Dec 8 — Wed, Dec 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne is currently $1,431
Cheapest one-way flight	$761	American, Fiji Airways 2 stops 27 hr Tue, Dec 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Melbourne is currently $761
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,794	United 2 stops 33 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Melbourne is currently $1,794
Cheapest business class flights	$6,758	American, Jetstar, Qantas 2 stops 32 hr Mon, Dec 8 — Sun, Dec 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne is currently $6,758

Fastest flight	21 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Melbourne takes 21 hr 10 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 March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $820–1,100
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,550–2,000

Popular airlines from Chicago to Melbourne

United

from $1,455

Typical price: $1,650–2,500

130 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,858

Typical price: $1,600–3,200

20 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
Qatar Airways

from $2,758

Typical price: $2,650–3,750

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
Emirates

from $2,782

Typical price: $2,800–5,600

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
Etihad

from $2,732

Typical price: $2,900–4,650

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,357

Typical price: $1,450–3,850

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 39 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 57 min 165 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 37 min 75 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 49 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 28 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Melbourne

When are the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $820 to $1,100.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with American, Qantas from $1,431. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Fiji Airways from $761.

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

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,455, flying from Dec 7 to Dec 21.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,858, flying from Oct 23 to Nov 5.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $2,758, flying from Oct 23 to Nov 5.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $2,782, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $2,732, flying from Oct 26 to Nov 8.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,357, flying from Nov 8 to Nov 21.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne starts at $1,431 from Mon, Dec 8 to Wed, Dec 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $761 and departs on Tue, Dec 9.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

21 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Melbourne.

When should you fly to Melbourne, Australia?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

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 is the best airline to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

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 130 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:

Cathay Pacific offers 20 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways 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) .
Etihad offers 7 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Turkish Airlines offers 7 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with American, Qantas from $1,431. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Fiji Airways from $761.

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

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,455, flying from Dec 7 to Dec 21.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,858, flying from Oct 23 to Nov 5.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $2,758, flying from Oct 23 to Nov 5.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $2,782, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $2,732, flying from Oct 26 to Nov 8.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $1,357, flying from Nov 8 to Nov 21.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Melbourne.

There are 130 United 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 Qatar Airways 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 Etihad connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Melbourne at price $1,794 is offered by United from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Melbourne.

There are 130 United 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 Qatar Airways 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 Etihad connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

When are direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne available?

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne.

How can I find nonstop 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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Melbourne start at $6,758 from Mon, Dec 8 to Sun, Dec 21 with American, Jetstar, Qantas.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Melbourne start at $1,431 from Mon, Dec 8 to Wed, Dec 24.

How can I book business class trips from Chicago to Melbourne?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Chicago to Melbourne next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Melbourne starts at $1,794 from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19 with United.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Melbourne at price $1,794 is offered by United from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne?

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.