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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne from $797

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne departing on 5/8. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne (ORD-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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1:05 pm - 10:50 amORD-MEL
30h 45m2 stops
7:45 am - 12:45 amMEL-ORD
32h 00m2 stops
$1,270Air New Zealand
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 30
3:40 pm - 10:50 amORD-MEL
28h 10m2 stops
8:45 am - 11:58 pmMEL-ORD
30h 13m2 stops
$1,271Air New Zealand
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Sat, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 3
4:05 pm - 12:15 pmORD-MEL
28h 10m1 stop
3:35 pm - 1:00 pmMEL-ORD
38h 25m1 stop
$1,324Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 13
10:14 am - 11:55 amORD-MEL
34h 41m3 stops
1:45 pm - 6:40 amMEL-ORD
31h 55m3 stops
$1,327
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
10:14 am - 11:55 amORD-MEL
34h 41m3 stops
1:45 pm - 6:00 amMEL-ORD
31h 15m2 stops
$1,330
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
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
11:25 am - 7:40 pmORD-MEL
41h 15m3 stops
9:20 pm - 5:45 pmMEL-ORD
35h 25m3 stops
$1,445Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 30
12:00 pm - 7:30 amORD-MEL
27h 30m1 stop
9:30 am - 6:30 amMEL-ORD
38h 00m1 stop
$1,478Air India
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 12
8:30 pm - 7:40 pmORD-MEL
32h 10m2 stops
9:20 pm - 5:45 pmMEL-ORD
35h 25m2 stops
$1,488Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 18
12:00 pm - 6:30 amORD-MEL
27h 30m1 stop
8:00 am - 7:25 amMEL-ORD
38h 25m1 stop
$1,657Air India
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Sat, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 3

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne, 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 best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Philippine Airlines ($977) and Cathay Pacific ($1,210). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air New Zealand ($1,270) and Cathay Pacific ($1,324).

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Cheapest flight

$797
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
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 Chicago to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne was $797 for a one-way ticket and $1,270 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Melbourne from Chicago.

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

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

  • 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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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.
5/8Wed
3 stops
59h 35mORD-MEL
$797
5/8Wed
3 stops
43h 22mORD-MEL
$852
5/8Wed
2 stops
52h 08mORD-MEL
$868
5/8Wed
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
51h 55mORD-MEL
$977
7/16Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 10mORD-MEL
$1,210
7/16Tue
2 stopsANA
52h 50mORD-MEL
$1,303
5/7Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 10mORD-MEL
$1,333
5/8Wed
1 stopAir India
27h 30mORD-MEL
$1,376
7/10Wed
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
33h 20mORD-MEL
$1,388
5/8Wed
1 stopAir India
27h 30mORD-MEL
$1,536

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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.
5/3Fri
multi-stop
39h 15mORD-MEL
5/11Sat
multi-stop
46h 00mMEL-ORD
$2,362
5/3Fri
multi-stop
39h 15mORD-MEL
5/15Wed
multi-stop
19h 55mMEL-ORD
$20,640

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