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Flights from Chicago to Melbourne

Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Melbourne

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Melbourne, including United Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Chicago to Melbourne for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $704 or round trip flights from $1,387.

      • ORD 11:25 AM
        41h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        35h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Wed, May 13 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,387 $1,632
        15% off
        15% off
        $1,632 $1,387
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        41h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 30 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        35h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Wed, May 6 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,410 $1,632
        14% off
        14% off
        $1,632 $1,410
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        41h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Mon, Apr 20 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        51h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Mon, Apr 27 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,425 $1,632
        13% off
        13% off
        $1,632 $1,425
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Mon, May 11 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        51h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Mon, May 18 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,426
        13% off
        $1,632 $1,426
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Sat, May 9 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        35h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Wed, May 13 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,426
        13% off
        $1,632 $1,426
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Mon, May 4 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        51h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Mon, May 11 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,426
        13% off
        $1,632 $1,426
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Sat, May 2 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        51h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Wed, May 6 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,450
        11% off
        $1,632 $1,450
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Mon, Apr 27 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        35h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Mon, May 4 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,451
        11% off
        $1,632 $1,451
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 23 | Turkish Airlines
        MEL 9:35 PM
        35h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Mon, Apr 27 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,478
        9% off
        $1,632 $1,478
      • ORD 2:15 PM
        27h
        1 stop
        MEL 8:15 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Sat, May 9 | United Airlines
        MEL 10:55 AM
        21h 4m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:59 PM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Sat, May 16 | United Airlines
        $1,517
        7% off
        $1,632 $1,517
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Chicago - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 21 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Chicago | Thu, Apr 23 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 12:44 PM
        28h 6m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 12 | Frontier Airlines
        $704 $927
        24% off
        24% off
        $927 $704
      • ORD 2:00 PM
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Spirit Airlines
        $797 $927
        14% off
        14% off
        $927 $797
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        41h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Mon, Apr 20 | Turkish Airlines
        $802 $927
        13% off
        13% off
        $927 $802
      • ORD 7:00 AM
        32h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 12 | Delta Air Lines
        $820
        12% off
        $927 $820
      • ORD 10:27 PM
        41h 18m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | American Airlines
        $835
        10% off
        $927 $835
      • ORD 5:10 PM
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Fri, May 29 | Qantas Airways
        $854
        8% off
        $927 $854
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Sat, May 16 | Turkish Airlines
        $855
        8% off
        $927 $855
      • ORD 5:10 PM
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:45 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 12 | Qantas Airways
        $861
        7% off
        $927 $861
      • ORD 6:05 AM
        31h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Sat, May 16 | Qantas Airways
        $861
        7% off
        $927 $861
      • ORD 10:30 AM
        30h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 7:50 AM
        Chicago - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | American Airlines
        $862
        7% off
        $927 $862
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Chicago - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 21 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Chicago to Melbourne

The distance between Chicago and Melbourne is approximately 15,573.06 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight price$704
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,387
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance15,573.06 km
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne (CHI-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $704 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to MEL on Fri, Jun 12), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,387 departing on Thu, May 7 and returning on Wed, May 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jun 12, with one-way flights priced at just $704.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Melbourne is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Melbourne on April 23, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at $805.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne Airport (ORD-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Melbourne Airport (MEL) Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Chicago is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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