MEL - CHI

$536 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chicago - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,235
Typical prices: $1,155-$1,548
Air New Zealand
Thu 9/10Wed 9/16
MEL - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$536
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/4
MEL - MDW • 3 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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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $1,214 (round-trip)
San Francisco (SFO)
Shortest trip • 20h 55m (one-way)
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August
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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12:10 pm - 11:27 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 17m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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3:48 pm - 1:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl
$1,235Air New Zealand
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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12:10 pm - 9:32 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 22m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:00 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 55m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl
$1,235Air New Zealand
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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8:35 am - 12:59 amMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 24m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
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3:35 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
28h 20m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl
$1,304Air New Zealand
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:35 am - 8:05 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:11 pm - 8:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 44m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$1,335Air New Zealand
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:35 am - 9:31 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 56m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles
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1:30 pm - 8:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
26h 25m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl
$1,352Air New Zealand
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10
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8:35 am - 10:59 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 24m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco
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4:11 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 44m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$1,359Air New Zealand
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
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12:10 pm - 11:26 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 16m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:30 pm - 1:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 15m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl
$1,402Air New Zealand
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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12:10 pm - 12:59 amMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 49m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:16 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
29h 39m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl
$1,428Air New Zealand
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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10:30 am - 5:05 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
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4:20 pm - 8:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$1,747United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:55 am - 10:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 05m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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6:20 pm - 8:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
22h 55m1 stop San Francisco
$2,102United Airlines
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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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $930 and $1,238 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,235 on Air New Zealand (Sep 10-Sep 16).

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 August, where tickets cost $959 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,254 and $1,250 respectively.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$536
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to Chicago Midway 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago was $536 for a one-way ticket and $1,235 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Chicago.

  • 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

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Melbourne (MEL)