What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Chicago?

Etihad Airways, Air Canada, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Chicago

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Australia are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Melbourne according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago are updated daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Chicago is 7 as of September 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Chicago.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$798 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chicago in 2025

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,633 to $2,349. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,289.

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13:20 - 22:43MEL-ORD

24h 23m2 stops

07:25 - 13:00ORD-MEL

37h 35m2 stops

$1,289

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Sun, 28 Sep - Sat, 25 Oct

07:00 - 15:00MEL-ORD

24h 00m2 stops

19:41 - 13:45ORD-MEL

26h 04m2 stops

$1,330

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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

06:05 - 20:04MEL-ORD

29h 59m2 stops

20:15 - 13:35ORD-MEL

48h 20m3 stops

$1,339Air Canada

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Tue, 14 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

11:55 - 16:50MEL-ORD

20h 55m1 stop

11:17 - 06:45ORD-MEL

27h 28m1 stop

$1,547Qantas Airways

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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

16:05 - 21:30MEL-ORD

21h 25m2 stops

13:23 - 05:00ORD-MEL

22h 37m1 stop

$1,550American Airlines

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Mon, 13 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

10:30 - 14:45MEL-ORD

20h 15m1 stop

14:53 - 09:15ORD-MEL

26h 22m2 stops

$1,565United Airlines

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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

11:55 - 21:24MEL-ORD

25h 29m1 stop

18:25 - 09:00ORD-MEL

22h 35m1 stop

$1,567United Airlines

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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct

07:15 - 16:03MEL-ORD

24h 48m2 stops

21:45 - 05:00ORD-MEL

39h 15m1 stop

$1,583American Airlines

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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

16:05 - 19:42MEL-ORD

20h 37m1 stop

11:45 - 05:15ORD-MEL

24h 30m1 stop

$1,606Qantas Airways

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Fri, 21 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec

12:05 - 05:31MEL-ORD

33h 26m2 stops

14:30 - 09:25ORD-MEL

26h 55m2 stops

$1,621Air New Zealand

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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets

American Airlines

13 Oct

MEL16:05Melbourne

21h 25m

2 stops

ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Nov

ORD13:23Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 37m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,550

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American Airlines

15 Oct

MEL07:15Melbourne

24h 48m

2 stops

ORD16:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

1 Nov

ORD21:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 15m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,583

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American Airlines

12 Oct

MEL16:05Melbourne

23h 48m

1 stop

ORD23:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 Oct

ORD14:57Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 03m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,626

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets

United Airlines

8 Oct

MEL10:30Melbourne

20h 15m

1 stop

ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

21 Oct

ORD14:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 22m

2 stops

MEL09:15Melbourne

$1,565

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United Airlines

16 Oct

MEL11:55Melbourne

25h 29m

1 stop

ORD21:24Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 Oct

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

$1,567

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United Airlines

14 Oct

MEL11:55Melbourne

24h 30m

2 stops

ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

31 Oct

ORD14:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

MEL08:30Melbourne

$1,609

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

13:20-22:43

2 stops24h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

07:25-13:00

2 stops37h 35m

$1,289

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

07:00-15:00

2 stops24h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

19:41-13:45

2 stops26h 04m

$1,330

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

06:05-20:04

2 stops29h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

20:15-13:35

3 stops48h 20m

$1,339

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

11:55-16:50

1 stop20h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

11:17-06:45

1 stop27h 28m

$1,547

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

16:05-21:30

2 stops21h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

13:23-05:00

1 stop22h 37m

$1,550

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

10:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

14:53-09:15

2 stops26h 22m

$1,565

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-21:24

1 stop25h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/10

18:25-09:00

1 stop22h 35m

$1,567

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

07:15-16:03

2 stops24h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

21:45-05:00

1 stop39h 15m

$1,583

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

16:05-19:42

1 stop20h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

11:45-05:15

1 stop24h 30m

$1,606

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

12:05-05:31

2 stops33h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

14:30-09:25

2 stops26h 55m

$1,621

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Chicago

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

If you don’t want to visit Chicago in February, then you should wait until August to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,629.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Chicago. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,848. Flights from Melbourne to Chicago on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,094. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our data shows that the cheapest Melbourne to Chicago flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Chicago in the afternoon for as low as $1,780. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $2,056.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,801 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 for as low as $1,368 on momondo.

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How far is Melbourne to Chicago by plane?
Melbourne and Chicago are 15561.6 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 20h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Chicago?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Chicago is 7 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chicago with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,071	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 905 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,158	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 505 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,165	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,530	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,937 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,537	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 993 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,558	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $2,159	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 416 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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