Which airlines fly to Chicago?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air New Zealand 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 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Chicago

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 6 as of November 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.

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,659 to $2,662. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,813.

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12:10 - 23:00MEL-ORD

26h 50m2 stops

16:00 - 10:50ORD-MEL

26h 50m2 stops

$1,813Air New Zealand

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

12:10 - 23:00MEL-ORD

26h 50m2 stops

16:00 - 10:50ORD-MEL

26h 50m2 stops

$1,818Air New Zealand

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

12:10 - 19:50MEL-ORD

24h 40m2 stops

12:55 - 09:25ORD-MEL

27h 30m2 stops

$1,821Air New Zealand

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Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb

12:10 - 20:23MEL-ORD

25h 13m2 stops

16:00 - 10:55ORD-MEL

25h 55m2 stops

$1,850Air New Zealand

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Fri, 27 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

08:35 - 00:30MEL-ORD

30h 55m2 stops

16:40 - 17:45ORD-MEL

34h 05m2 stops

$1,907Air New Zealand

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Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 11 May

06:00 - 14:43MEL-ORD

23h 43m2 stops

14:00 - 11:35ORD-MEL

30h 35m3 stops

$1,971Air Canada

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Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 11 May

06:30 - 19:30MEL-ORD

29h 00m3 stops

14:00 - 12:35ORD-MEL

30h 35m3 stops

$2,063Air Canada

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

09:10 - 21:46MEL-MDW

28h 36m2 stops

14:00 - 08:40MDW-MEL

26h 40m2 stops

$2,233Delta

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

09:10 - 18:34MEL-MDW

25h 24m2 stops

13:00 - 08:40MDW-MEL

27h 40m2 stops

$2,236Delta

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

10:35 - 20:45MEL-MDW

27h 10m2 stops

09:15 - 05:00MDW-MEL

26h 45m1 stop

$5,015Multiple Airlines

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Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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Air New Zealand

13 Mar

MEL12:10Melbourne

26h 50m

2 stops

ORD23:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

MEL10:50Melbourne

$1,813

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Air New Zealand

13 Mar

MEL12:10Melbourne

26h 50m

2 stops

ORD23:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

MEL10:50Melbourne

$1,818

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Air New Zealand

20 Apr

MEL08:35Melbourne

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD00:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 May

ORD16:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

MEL17:45Melbourne

$1,907

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Air Canada

20 Apr

MEL06:00Melbourne

23h 43m

2 stops

ORD14:43Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 May

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

3 stops

MEL11:35Melbourne

$1,971

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Air Canada

13 Mar

MEL06:30Melbourne

29h 00m

3 stops

ORD19:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

3 stops

MEL12:35Melbourne

$2,063

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Air Canada

13 Mar

MEL07:00Melbourne

28h 30m

3 stops

ORD19:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

3 stops

MEL12:35Melbourne

$2,066

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:10-23:00

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

16:00-10:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,813

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:10-23:00

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

16:00-10:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,818

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

12:10-19:50

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/2

12:55-09:25

2 stops27h 30m

$1,821

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

12:10-20:23

2 stops25h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/3

16:00-10:55

2 stops25h 55m

$1,850

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

08:35-00:30

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

16:40-17:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,907

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

14:00-11:35

3 stops30h 35m

$1,971

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

06:30-19:30

3 stops29h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

$2,063

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-21:46

2 stops28h 36m

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/3

14:00-08:40

2 stops26h 40m

$2,233

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-18:34

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/3

13:00-08:40

2 stops27h 40m

$2,236

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Mon 5/1

10:35-20:45

2 stops27h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/1

09:15-05:00

1 stop26h 45m

$5,015

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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 March to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,644.

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 $1,900. Flights from Melbourne to Chicago on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,153. 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 $1,831. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $2,114.

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 $1,797 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 $1,397 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 24m, 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 6 as of November 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

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,089	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 942 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,191	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 533 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,198	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,047 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,368	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,464 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,574	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,030 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $2,221	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 424 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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