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$652 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) - Compare and Save

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 9/26. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$1,231
Typical prices: $1,005-$1,610
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Wed 1/27Wed 2/3
ORD - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$652
Typical prices: $721-$860
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Sat 9/26
ORD - MEL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Melbourne. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $370 (round-trip)
Atlanta (ATL)
Shortest trip • 9h 20m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 40% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
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6:50 pm - 5:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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4:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,231Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
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6:50 pm - 5:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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4:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,232Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Jan 20
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7:15 am - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
34h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl
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12:10 pm - 6:54 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 44m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles
$1,265Air New Zealand
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
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10:25 am - 8:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
29h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl
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12:10 pm - 8:37 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 27m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles
$1,265Air New Zealand
Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 15
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3:40 pm - 11:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
28h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
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7:10 am - 4:45 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 35m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,365Air Canada
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 28
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3:35 pm - 1:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
29h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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8:10 am - 2:32 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 22m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
$1,369Air Canada
Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 27
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2:55 pm - 8:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 05m1 stop Los Angeles
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10:10 am - 11:30 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,609Delta
Fri, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 10
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2:00 pm - 9:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
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11:30 am - 2:37 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 07m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,613United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Jan 20
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6:20 pm - 10:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
23h 10m1 stop San Francisco
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12:45 pm - 10:45 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m1 stop San Francisco
$1,613United Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 27
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7:55 pm - 8:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
43h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles
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10:10 am - 1:47 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 37m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,613Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Melbourne flights

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost $872 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,755 and $1,707 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$652
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago 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.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $652 for a one-way ticket and $1,231 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Chicago.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Chicago?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,524 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,222 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chicago (ORD)
Melbourne (MEL)