MEL - CHI

$630 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 2/26. 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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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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$1,011
Overall average: $1,032
Air Canada
Thu 3/19Thu 3/26
MEL - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$629
Typical prices: $625-$1,138
Air New Zealand
Thu 2/26
MEL - ORD • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Chicago. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Los Angeles (LAX)
Cheapest • Avg $1,087 (round-trip)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Shortest trip • 20h 20m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 10% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Air Canada Logo
7:15 am - 2:41 pm
MEL
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ORD
23h 26m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:35 pm - 2:15 pm
ORD
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MEL
30h 40m
2 stops
$1,011Air Canada
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 24
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 pm - 8:23 pm
MEL
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ORD
24h 13m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
4:00 pm - 9:25 am
ORD
-
MEL
25h 25m
2 stops
$1,057Air New Zealand
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 9:25 pm
MEL
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 6:45 am
ORD
-
MEL
27h 14m
1 stop
$1,058American Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 5:46 pm
MEL
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ORD
21h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 6:45 am
ORD
-
MEL
25h 05m
1 stop
$1,060American Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
22h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 9:15 am
ORD
-
MEL
25h 05m
2 stops
$1,069United Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 2:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
20h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:00 am
ORD
-
MEL
24h 25m
1 stop
$1,071United Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 5:54 pm
MEL
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MDW
24h 44m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 am - 8:50 am
MDW
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MEL
31h 20m
2 stops
$1,184Delta
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 5:54 pm
MEL
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MDW
24h 44m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 8:50 am
MDW
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MEL
31h 15m
2 stops
$1,185Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:13 pm
MEL
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MDW
24h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:09 pm - 12:00 pm
MDW
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MEL
28h 51m
2 stops
$2,025Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Fri, Jul 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 8:06 pm
MEL
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MDW
26h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:11 pm - 5:00 am
MDW
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MEL
40h 49m
1 stop
$2,532Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Chicago flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago departing in March.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $1,035 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,365 and $1,358 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$629
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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 $629 for a one-way ticket and $1,011 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.

  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Chicago

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)