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$741 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne (CHI-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Melbourne 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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8:58 am - 10:50 amORD-MEL
34h 52m2 stops
6:55 pm - 12:40 amMEL-ORD
44h 45m2 stops
$1,262Air New Zealand
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 14
5:25 pm - 5:25 pmORD-MEL
33h 00m2 stops
8:45 am - 11:05 pmMEL-ORD
29h 20m2 stops
$1,326
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 17
4:05 pm - 10:15 pmORD-MEL
39h 10m1 stop
12:45 am - 2:25 pmMEL-ORD
29h 40m1 stop
$1,345Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 19
2:10 pm - 10:50 amORD-MEL
29h 40m2 stops
6:15 pm - 12:45 amMEL-ORD
45h 30m2 stops
$1,355Air New Zealand
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Wed, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 17
4:05 pm - 12:15 pmORD-MEL
28h 10m1 stop
1:00 am - 1:00 pmMEL-ORD
29h 00m1 stop
$1,453Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 11
12:00 pm - 7:30 amORD-MEL
27h 30m1 stop
9:30 am - 6:30 amMEL-ORD
38h 00m1 stop
$1,477Air India
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 12
12:00 pm - 6:30 pmORD-MEL
38h 30m2 stops
9:30 am - 6:30 amMEL-ORD
38h 00m1 stop
$1,749Air India
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Fri, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 12
4:50 pm - 6:45 amORD-MEL
21h 55m1 stop
8:15 am - 5:10 pmMEL-ORD
25h 55m2 stops
$1,869Qantas Airways
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 12
3:40 pm - 11:05 amORD-MEL
28h 25m2 stops
6:00 am - 2:21 pmMEL-ORD
23h 21m2 stops
$1,886Air Canada
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Mon, Jun 17 - Tue, Jul 23
2:15 pm - 12:35 pmORD-MEL
30h 20m3 stops
8:00 am - 3:41 pmMEL-ORD
24h 41m2 stops
$1,892Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 20

Flights from Chicago to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Melbourne 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 Chicago to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport, 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 Chicago to Melbourne Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,699 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is $2,522 and $2,348 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport, 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 Chicago to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Melbourne found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,262 on Air New Zealand, followed by Cathay Pacific ($1,345). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $972 on Philippine Airlines and from $1,047 on Cathay Pacific.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$741
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Melbourne flights

  • What is the most convenient public means of traveling to Melbourne at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) from downtown Chicago?

    The most convenient public means you can use to travel to the airport from downtown Chicago are CTA Blue Line trains. Available 24 hours a day, these trains take approximately 40 minutes to travel from Chicago Union, the station in downtown Chicago, to O’Hare Station, situated in the lower level concourse of the airport. The latter connects directly to Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and is connected to Terminal 5 via an airport shuttle train.

  • What are the popular layover destinations for Chicago to Melbourne flights?

    On your way to Melbourne, the destination (s) of your layover will depend on the airline you travel with. For instance, suppose you board a two-stop flight. If so, your layovers will be at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Sydney (SYD) if you fly with Qantas Airways and Vancouver (YVR) and Brisbane (BNE) or SYD if you travel with Air Canada.

  • What is the carry-on baggage policy for Air Canada?

    When flying with Air Canada, you may bring one personal item and one standard bag aboard the cabin of your flight to Melbourne at no additional cost, so long as your item is smaller than 13 x 6 x 17 inches and your bag measures no more than 21.5 x 9 x 15 inches. Although no weight limit applies to carry-on luggage, your bag must be light enough that you can place it in the luggage compartment above your seat unassisted.

  • Can I bring liquids onboard my Air Canada flight to Melbourne?

    You may bring liquids on gels on your Air Canada flight to Melbourne. To be allowed on board, you must store the liquids in containers not over 3.4 oz. These containers must be placed in a single, transparent plastic bag with a resealable lock. This bag must have a maximum holding capacity of one liter.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport was $741 for a one-way ticket and $1,262 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Melbourne.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Melbourne from Chicago?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Melbourne.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,721 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,073 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Chicago to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Chicago 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 Chicago to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Melbourne

  • In Chicago, you can board your flight to Melbourne at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). If you want to travel affordably, consider flying from ORD since it serves the cheap flights on the route. On the other hand, if you want to avoid lengthy queues at check-in and boarding, MDW is the airport for you since it experiences lesser passenger traffic.
  • If you book a flight that lands at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and would like to rent a car before exiting the airport, you can do so with ease. This is because it features offices for car rental companies like Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Redspot, and Thrifty on the ground floor of the Short Term Car Park, a few steps from the terminals.
  • From Avalon Airport (AVV), the towns you can easily get to apart from Melbourne include Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Surf Coast. The cheapest way of traveling to these destinations is via a Skybus.
  • When flying with Air New Zealand, you may carry your child on your lap throughout your flight to Melbourne, provided your child is below two years old. You will have to purchase an infant fare ticket for your child, which is 10% of the adult fare.
  • If you have limited mobility and will require assistance at your Chicago departure airport, contact the airline you plan on traveling with and inform them of the assistance you need. You should do so when booking your flight or at least 48 hours prior to your flight. If you do so on your travel date, you will be received by airport staff, who’ll assist you until you get on your flight.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Melbourne. 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 647 reviews
7.9entertainment
8.4boarding
8.8crew
7.7food
8.1comfort
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Very clean aircraft. Friendly staff. New plane. Food quality was good. Not my flavor but I saw the effort.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

my seat got changed twice after checking on then boarding it had been given to a family so by the time they found a seat for me no overhead storage left. i ended up losing my Sony Headphones case because i could even access underthe seat in front of my when deplaning.

All good, useful to have the united app from check in to boarding

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
3 stops
56h 05mORD-MEL
$741
5/7Tue
2 stops
51h 09mORD-MEL
$762
5/7Tue
3 stops
45h 16mMDW-MEL
$877
5/8Wed
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
33h 30mORD-MEL
$972
5/7Tue
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
48h 29mORD-MEL
$977
7/16Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
39h 10mORD-MEL
$1,047
5/7Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 10mORD-MEL
$1,072
7/16Tue
2 stopsAir India
62h 30mORD-MEL
$1,303
5/8Wed
1 stopAir India
27h 30mORD-MEL
$1,376
5/8Wed
3 stopsAir Canada
31h 05mORD-MEL
$2,043

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
39h 10mORD-MEL
5/4Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
46h 00mMEL-ORD
$1,608
4/27Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 10mORD-MEL
5/4Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
42h 40mMEL-ORD
$1,910
4/27Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
55h 59mORD-MEL
5/4Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
47h 00mMEL-ORD
$1,993
4/27Sat
multi-stop
32h 10mORD-MEL
5/4Sat
multi-stop
34h 05mMEL-ORD
$2,112
4/27Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
32h 10mORD-MEL
5/4Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
35h 25mMEL-ORD
$2,827
4/27Sat
multi-stopEmirates
34h 05mORD-MEL
5/3Fri
multi-stopEmirates
52h 20mMEL-ORD
$4,316
4/27Sat
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
46h 55mMDW-MEL
5/4Sat
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
36h 10mMEL-MDW
$4,409
4/27Sat
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
40h 43mORD-MEL
5/4Sat
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
46h 39mMEL-ORD
$4,603
5/1Wed
multi-stop
39h 15mORD-MEL
5/13Mon
multi-stop
29h 40mMEL-ORD
$11,038
5/1Wed
multi-stop
37h 10mORD-MEL
5/13Mon
multi-stop
29h 40mMEL-ORD
$11,510

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