MEL - CHI

$693 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 5/2. 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
$965
Overall average: $1,078
Air Canada
Sat 1/17Fri 2/20
MEL - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$693
Typical prices: $822-$952
Air New Zealand
Sat 5/2
MEL - ORD • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,002 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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 12% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
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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

Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 20
Air Canada Logo
6:50 pm - 2:41 pm
MEL
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ORD
36h 51m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:35 pm - 3:35 pm
ORD
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MEL
31h 00m2 stops
$965Air Canada
Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 21
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
22h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 8:30 am
ORD
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MEL
43h 20m1 stop
$1,002United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 20
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 7:45 pm
MEL
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ORD
28h 45m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:35 pm - 3:35 pm
ORD
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MEL
31h 00m2 stops
$1,024Air Canada
Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 21
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
22h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 8:30 am
ORD
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MEL
25h 45m2 stops
$1,051United Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:40 pm
MEL
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ORD
23h 40m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 9:30 am
ORD
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MEL
28h 15m2 stops
$1,091American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 20
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 4:49 pm
MEL
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ORD
25h 34m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 9:30 am
ORD
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MEL
27h 15m2 stops
$1,120American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 20
Qantas Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 8:39 pm
MEL
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ORD
21h 34m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 9:30 am
ORD
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MEL
24h 00m1 stop
$1,146Qantas Airways
Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 20
Qantas Airways Logo
11:05 am - 5:09 pm
MEL
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ORD
23h 04m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 9:30 am
ORD
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MEL
26h 30m1 stop
$1,191Qantas Airways
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 6:40 pm
MEL
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MDW
25h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:49 am - 8:40 am
MDW
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MEL
29h 51m2 stops
$1,458Delta
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 27
Delta Logo
9:10 am - 6:40 pm
MEL
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MDW
25h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:47 pm - 8:40 am
MDW
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MEL
27h 53m2 stops
$1,465Delta
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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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 $1,043 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,549 and $1,412 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 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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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$693
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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 $693 for a one-way ticket and $917 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Chicago, with oneworld 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 9066 reviews
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

2.0 MediocreSalwa, Dec 2025
DAY - ORD
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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.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Excellent all round, first time flying United. App is very helpful.

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)