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$678 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Chicago departing on 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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週三 5/29
週三 6/5

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago (MEL-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:25 pm - 2:25 pmMEL-ORD
39h 00m1 stop
4:05 pm - 11:15 amORD-MEL
28h 10m1 stop
$1,416Cathay Pacific
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週一, 6月 10 - 週日, 7月 7
6:00 pm - 2:25 pmMEL-ORD
35h 25m2 stops
4:05 pm - 11:15 amORD-MEL
28h 10m1 stop
$1,421Cathay Pacific
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週一, 6月 10 - 週日, 7月 7
8:00 pm - 2:25 pmMEL-ORD
57h 25m2 stops
4:05 pm - 11:15 amORD-MEL
28h 10m1 stop
$1,470Cathay Pacific
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週日, 6月 9 - 週日, 7月 7
2:25 pm - 2:25 pmMEL-ORD
39h 00m1 stop
6:25 pm - 10:15 pmORD-MEL
36h 50m2 stops
$1,473
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週五, 5月 31 - 週三, 9月 11
9:15 pm - 12:08 pmMEL-ORD
29h 53m1 stop
11:52 am - 5:45 amORD-MEL
26h 53m1 stop
$1,493American Airlines
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週一, 5月 27 - 週一, 6月 3
9:15 pm - 8:56 amMEL-ORD
26h 41m2 stops
12:15 pm - 5:45 amORD-MEL
26h 30m2 stops
$1,495American Airlines
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週二, 5月 28 - 週二, 6月 4
2:25 pm - 2:25 pmMEL-ORD
39h 00m1 stop
6:20 pm - 3:35 pmORD-MEL
54h 15m2 stops
$1,514
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週一, 6月 10 - 週一, 7月 1
9:20 pm - 9:40 amMEL-ORD
51h 20m2 stops
8:30 pm - 7:40 pmORD-MEL
32h 10m2 stops
$1,684Turkish Airlines
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週一, 6月 10 - 週一, 7月 1
10:55 am - 12:57 pmMEL-ORD
41h 02m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:15 amORD-MEL
26h 45m1 stop
$1,979United Airlines
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週四, 7月 4 - 週四, 7月 11
10:55 am - 5:07 pmMEL-ORD
21h 12m1 stop
9:08 pm - 7:30 amORD-MEL
43h 22m2 stops
$2,055United Airlines
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週四, 7月 4 - 週四, 7月 4

Flights from Melbourne to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $1,651 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,243 and $2,171 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Melbourne to Chicago found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,416 on Cathay Pacific, followed by American Airlines ($1,493). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $1,044 on Finnair and from $1,108 on American Airlines.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$678
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago was $678 for a one-way ticket and $1,416 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Chicago?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Chicago?

    Melbourne is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,880 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,610 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11202 reviews
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024YUL - ORD
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It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

We were delayed an hour leaving Munich (No fault of the crew). They kept us posted on the status so we knew what was going on, but as a result we missed our connection in Chicago and the communication on connecting flights was pretty poor as we disembarked. It was already stressful and some of that could have been reduced by better communications about where to find transfers, etc.

One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

The plane was old and in new of a cleaning up and renovating on the interior. Seats and carpets were very worn and dirty looking. Cushioning on the seats was broken down and not as comfortable as newer jet seats. Food was a little below average but okay. Staff were friendly and hard working but did not pick up debris or food they spilled when collecting from the customers. But they were very helpful and professional.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

lounge was the highlight - seats weren't that comfortable - it was a full flight but no complaints

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/19週三
2 stops
29h 35mMEL-ORD
$678
6/17週一
3 stops
32h 35mMEL-ORD
$747
6/20週四
3 stops
32h 55mMEL-ORD
$749
6/21週五
2 stopsFinnair
66h 00mMEL-ORD
$1,044
6/19週三
1 stopAmerican Airlines
22h 52mMEL-ORD
$1,108
6/22週六
2 stopsCathay Pacific
43h 55mMEL-ORD
$1,124
6/20週四
1 stopAmerican Airlines
23h 57mMEL-ORD
$1,158
6/21週五
1 stopUnited Airlines
25h 09mMEL-ORD
$1,449
6/20週四
1 stopUnited Airlines
28h 55mMEL-ORD
$2,169
6/26週三
1 stopCathay Pacific
29h 40mMEL-ORD
$2,771

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