MEL - CHI

$583 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 3/18. 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
$947
Typical prices: $973-$1,058
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/11Wed 2/18
MEL - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$583
Typical prices: $582-$825
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/18
MEL - ORD • 2 stops
Top airlines
Air New Zealand
Cheapest • from $959 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 12% 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
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7:10 am - 4:42 pm
MEL
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ORD
26h 32m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 3:05 pm
ORD
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MEL
30h 30m2 stops
$947Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 22
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12:10 pm - 11:28 pm
MEL
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ORD
26h 18m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 10:55 am
ORD
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MEL
27h 15m2 stops
$959Air New Zealand
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:00 am - 7:45 pm
MEL
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ORD
28h 45m3 stops
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3:35 pm - 3:05 pm
ORD
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MEL
30h 30m2 stops
$960Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
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8:10 am - 2:41 pm
MEL
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ORD
23h 31m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 2:25 pm
ORD
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MEL
29h 50m2 stops
$984Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 28
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7:10 am - 2:41 pm
MEL
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ORD
24h 31m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 2:15 pm
ORD
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MEL
29h 40m2 stops
$1,000Air Canada
Tue, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 21
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7:00 am - 2:41 pm
MEL
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ORD
23h 41m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:35 pm - 1:05 pm
ORD
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MEL
29h 30m2 stops
$1,002Air Canada
Tue, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 21
Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 2:41 pm
MEL
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ORD
24h 11m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:35 pm - 12:35 pm
ORD
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MEL
29h 00m2 stops
$1,004Air Canada
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
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4:05 pm - 10:31 pm
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ORD
23h 26m1 stop
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11:45 am - 5:00 am
ORD
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MEL
24h 15m1 stop
$1,006Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
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9:10 am - 10:31 pm
MEL
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MDW
29h 21m2 stops
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2:05 pm - 8:50 am
MDW
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MEL
26h 45m2 stops
$1,125Delta
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 24
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 6:31 pm
MEL
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MDW
23h 31m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 7:50 am
MDW
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MEL
27h 50m2 stops
$1,386Delta
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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 February.

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 $1,027 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,361 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$583
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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 $583 for a one-way ticket and $947 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Melbourne to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9143 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Jan 2026
EWR - ORD
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Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

The staff was nice, however boarding taking 2 hours. That’s insane. Overall very bad experience, a lot of turbulence and when landed in Chicago was horrible. I don’t think I’ll flight with UA again.

An international flight on an apron is pretty unusual in my 40 years of traveling. Departure delay. Luggage despite over an hour connection did not make it to the flight. Actually still in Germany. My luggage was not moved until I reached my final destination despite knowing it to be left in Germany upon my arrival in Chicago. The service left me a little off, both going and returning from Europe. Light on in the cabin even during a night flight and lots of traffic no matter what. Maybe passengers want more service? As a frequent traveler i just want to be able to sleep, the food will be better at the destination anyway. So since the cabin crew woke me up I asked for a cocktail, I did not get the best response although sitting in row 20 premium economy. I usually fly premium economy or business and my 2 flight to Europe in 2025 with United both had luggage delays and other minor issues. American flights to Australia, Canada and Europe went smoothly and Premium plus feels very much like business light. Is United Club becoming a waste and Silver/Gold levels another waste??

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)