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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $901

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Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 19:55
MEL
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ORD
25h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:59 - 05:00
ORD
-
MEL
23h 01m
1 stop
$1,317Qantas Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 20:21
MEL
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ORD
21h 46m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 06:45
ORD
-
MEL
24h 25m
1 stop
$1,318Qantas Airways
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 19:28
MEL
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ORD
20h 53m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:59 - 05:00
ORD
-
MEL
23h 01m
1 stop
$1,321Qantas Airways
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 19:50
MEL
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ORD
25h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:05 - 06:45
ORD
-
MEL
31h 40m
1 stop
$1,322Qantas Airways
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 23:58
MEL
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ORD
29h 13m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 05:00
ORD
-
MEL
43h 40m
1 stop
$1,327Qantas Airways
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 21:37
MEL
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ORD
26h 52m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
17:10 - 06:45
ORD
-
MEL
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,333American Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 4 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:57
MEL
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ORD
23h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
17:10 - 06:45
ORD
-
MEL
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,335American Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 16:38
MEL
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ORD
20h 43m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:20 - 08:15
ORD
-
MEL
22h 55m
1 stop
$1,349United Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Sun, 31 May
Delta Logo
10:00 - 18:33
MEL
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MDW
23h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:53 - 07:50
MDW
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MEL
27h 57m
2 stops
$1,361Delta
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:09
MEL
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MDW
26h 09m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:50 - 07:50
MDW
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MEL
28h 00m
2 stops
$2,107Delta
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Air New Zealand
25 Oct
MEL12:10Melbourne
26h 52m
2 stops
ORD23:02Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Nov
ORD15:51Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 34m
2 stops
MEL09:25Melbourne
$2,180
Air New Zealand
2 Sept
MEL12:10Melbourne
24h 20m
2 stops
ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Sept
ORD14:13Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 32m
2 stops
MEL13:45Melbourne
$2,199
Air New Zealand
8 Oct
MEL08:35Melbourne
32h 23m
2 stops
ORD00:58Chicago O'Hare Intl
14 Oct
ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
45h 25m
2 stops
MEL10:55Melbourne
$2,280

Delta flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
22 May
MEL10:00Melbourne
23h 50m
2 stops
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
3 June
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
MEL07:50Melbourne
$1,360
Delta
5 June
MEL10:00Melbourne
26h 50m
2 stops
ORD21:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 June
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
MEL07:50Melbourne
$1,361
Delta
5 June
MEL10:00Melbourne
26h 09m
2 stops
MDW21:09Chicago Midway
12 June
MDW12:50Chicago Midway
28h 00m
2 stops
MEL07:50Melbourne
$2,107

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

09:45-19:55

1 stop25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/6

14:59-05:00

1 stop23h 01m

$1,317

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

13:35-20:21

1 stop21h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

15:20-06:45

1 stop24h 25m

$1,318

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

13:35-19:28

1 stop20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/6

14:59-05:00

1 stop23h 01m

$1,321

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

09:45-19:50

1 stop25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

08:05-06:45

1 stop31h 40m

$1,322

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:45-23:58

1 stop29h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/6

18:20-05:00

1 stop43h 40m

$1,327

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

09:45-21:37

2 stops26h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

17:10-06:45

1 stop22h 35m

$1,333

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

09:45-17:57

1 stop23h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

17:10-06:45

1 stop22h 35m

$1,335
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:55-16:38

1 stop20h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/5

18:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,349

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

10:00-18:33

2 stops23h 33m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/6

12:53-07:50

2 stops27h 57m

$1,361

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

10:00-21:09

2 stops26h 09m

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/6

12:50-07:50

2 stops28h 00m

$2,107

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

If you don’t want to visit Chicago in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $179.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,716 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,019 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight.

How have Melbourne Airport to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 31% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Chicago (MEL to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago takes 20h 53m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

  • How far is Melbourne to Chicago by plane?

    Melbourne and Chicago are 15565.7 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 20h 53m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago

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Rating
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Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $576Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,661 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $932Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,035 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,060Free cancellationRating
8.0
642 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,201Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,019 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,212Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,701 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,407Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,329 reviews
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