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

Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Chicago

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 58% 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.

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 January 2026.

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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12:10 - 21:26

MEL

ORD

26h 16m

2 stops

14:33 - 09:25

ORD

MEL

25h 52m

2 stops

$1,429Air New Zealand

Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

12:10 - 18:52

MEL

ORD

23h 42m

2 stops

12:55 - 09:25

ORD

MEL

27h 30m

2 stops

$1,487Air New Zealand

Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

12:10 - 20:28

MEL

ORD

25h 18m

2 stops

14:35 - 09:25

ORD

MEL

25h 50m

2 stops

$1,494Air New Zealand

Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

07:10 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

23h 31m

2 stops

15:35 - 12:25

ORD

MEL

28h 50m

2 stops

$1,514Multiple Airlines

Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

12:00 - 17:02

MEL

ORD

21h 02m

1 stop

14:30 - 07:30

ORD

MEL

26h 00m

2 stops

$1,523United Airlines

Tue, 24 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

07:10 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

23h 31m

2 stops

15:35 - 12:35

ORD

MEL

29h 00m

2 stops

$1,527Air Canada

Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

07:10 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

23h 31m

2 stops

10:00 - 12:35

ORD

MEL

34h 35m

3 stops

$1,536Air Canada

Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

10:10 - 17:37

MEL

MDW

24h 27m

2 stops

18:34 - 07:00

MDW

MEL

44h 26m

2 stops

$1,604Delta

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

09:10 - 17:54

MEL

MDW

24h 44m

2 stops

10:45 - 08:50

MDW

MEL

30h 05m

2 stops

$1,680Delta

Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

14:35 - 00:37

MEL

MDW

26h 02m

1 stop

17:11 - 10:00

MDW

MEL

25h 49m

2 stops

$3,875Multiple Airlines

Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets

American Airlines

14 Feb

MEL16:05Melbourne

22h 26m

2 stops

ORD21:31Chicago O'Hare Intl

21 Feb

ORD20:21Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 09m

1 stop

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,578

American Airlines

13 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 24m

2 stops

ORD22:24Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD14:58Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 02m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,653

American Airlines

13 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

27h 36m

2 stops

ORD23:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD14:58Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 02m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,656

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets

United Airlines

19 Jan

MEL13:00Melbourne

20h 57m

1 stop

ORD16:57Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Feb

ORD12:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 15m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

$1,521

United Airlines

24 Mar

MEL10:30Melbourne

22h 30m

2 stops

ORD17:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

6 Apr

ORD16:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 27m

2 stops

MEL07:30Melbourne

$1,523

United Airlines

1 Mar

MEL11:30Melbourne

22h 35m

2 stops

ORD17:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

8 Mar

ORD16:08Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 22m

2 stops

MEL08:30Melbourne

$1,593

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Return

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

12:10-21:26

2 stops26h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

14:33-09:25

2 stops25h 52m

$1,429

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

12:10-18:52

2 stops23h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

12:55-09:25

2 stops27h 30m

$1,487

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

12:10-20:28

2 stops25h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

14:35-09:25

2 stops25h 50m

$1,494

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

15:35-12:25

2 stops28h 50m

$1,514

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:00-17:02

1 stop21h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/4

14:30-07:30

2 stops26h 00m

$1,523

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

$1,527

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

10:00-12:35

3 stops34h 35m

$1,536

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

10:10-17:37

2 stops24h 27m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/3

18:34-07:00

2 stops44h 26m

$1,604

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-17:54

2 stops24h 44m

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/3

10:45-08:50

2 stops30h 05m

$1,680

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

14:35-00:37

1 stop26h 02m

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/4

17:11-10:00

2 stops25h 49m

$3,875

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Chicago

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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 $1,571.

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 $1,741 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 $1,297 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 57m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chicago takes 20h 57m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Chicago.

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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 57m, 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 January 2026.
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
American Airlines	PriceFrom $685	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,141 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,016	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 971 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,148	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 572 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,318	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,625 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,523	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,132 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,527	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,163 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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