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.

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 low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,758 to $2,864. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,387.

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07:10 - 14:41MEL-ORD

23h 31m2 stops

15:35 - 12:35ORD-MEL

29h 00m2 stops

$1,387Air Canada

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

07:10 - 14:41MEL-ORD

23h 31m2 stops

15:35 - 13:05ORD-MEL

29h 30m2 stops

$1,397Air Canada

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07:10 - 14:41MEL-ORD

23h 31m2 stops

15:35 - 13:05ORD-MEL

29h 30m2 stops

$1,401Air Canada

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

07:10 - 14:41MEL-ORD

23h 31m2 stops

14:00 - 13:05ORD-MEL

31h 05m3 stops

$1,406Air Canada

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07:00 - 19:45MEL-ORD

28h 45m3 stops

14:00 - 13:05ORD-MEL

31h 05m3 stops

$1,413Air Canada

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

07:00 - 19:45MEL-ORD

28h 45m3 stops

14:00 - 12:35ORD-MEL

30h 35m3 stops

$1,423Air Canada

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

10:10 - 22:22MEL-MDW

29h 12m2 stops

09:29 - 08:00MDW-MEL

29h 31m2 stops

$2,162Delta

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Wed, 24 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

09:10 - 18:40MEL-MDW

25h 30m2 stops

13:09 - 08:40MDW-MEL

27h 31m2 stops

$2,202Delta

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09:10 - 17:55MEL-MDW

24h 45m2 stops

10:49 - 08:40MDW-MEL

29h 51m2 stops

$2,216Delta

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Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

16:05 - 15:18MEL-MDW

40h 13m1 stop

08:22 - 05:00MDW-MEL

27h 38m2 stops

$3,891Multiple Airlines

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Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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Air Canada

13 Mar

MEL07:10Melbourne

23h 31m

2 stops

ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

MEL12:35Melbourne

$1,387

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Air Canada

13 Mar

MEL07:10Melbourne

23h 31m

2 stops

ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

2 stops

MEL13:05Melbourne

$1,397

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Air Canada

13 Mar

MEL07:10Melbourne

23h 31m

2 stops

ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

2 stops

MEL13:05Melbourne

$1,401

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United Airlines

6 Mar

MEL13:00Melbourne

22h 51m

1 stop

ORD18:51Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Mar

ORD21:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

$1,609

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United Airlines

6 Mar

MEL11:30Melbourne

25h 23m

2 stops

ORD19:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Mar

ORD21:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

$1,622

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United Airlines

13 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

25h 36m

1 stop

ORD21:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 40m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

$1,684

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

$1,387

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-13:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,397

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-13:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,401

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

14:00-13:05

3 stops31h 05m

$1,406

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:00-19:45

3 stops28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

14:00-13:05

3 stops31h 05m

$1,413

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:00-19:45

3 stops28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

$1,423

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

10:10-22:22

2 stops29h 12m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

09:29-08:00

2 stops29h 31m

$2,162

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-18:40

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/3

13:09-08:40

2 stops27h 31m

$2,202

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-17:55

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/3

10:49-08:40

2 stops29h 51m

$2,216

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

16:05-15:18

1 stop40h 13m

Chicago Midway

Sat 17/1

08:22-05:00

2 stops27h 38m

$3,891

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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 $1,623.

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 $1,876. Flights from Melbourne to Chicago on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,126. 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 $1,808. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $2,088.

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 $1,776 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 $1,380 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 49m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chicago takes 21h 49m

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 20m, 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 $1,070	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 946 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,176	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 537 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,183	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,042 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,350	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,481 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,554	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,057 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $2,193	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 425 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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