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

Air New Zealand is the most popular carrier 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 60% 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.

$959 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chicago in 2026

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 $1,586 to $2,890. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,419.

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07:10 - 20:00

MEL

ORD

28h 50m2 stops

15:35 - 13:05

ORD

MEL

29h 30m2 stops

$1,419Air Canada

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

07:10 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

24h 31m2 stops

15:35 - 13:05

ORD

MEL

29h 30m2 stops

$1,434Air Canada

Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

06:40 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

24h 01m2 stops

14:00 - 12:35

ORD

MEL

30h 35m3 stops

$1,446Air Canada

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

07:10 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

24h 31m2 stops

15:35 - 13:05

ORD

MEL

29h 30m2 stops

$1,483Air Canada

Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

20:50 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

34h 51m2 stops

15:35 - 12:35

ORD

MEL

29h 00m2 stops

$1,494Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

07:10 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

24h 31m2 stops

15:35 - 12:35

ORD

MEL

29h 00m2 stops

$1,498Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

08:10 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

23h 31m2 stops

15:35 - 13:35

ORD

MEL

29h 00m2 stops

$1,504Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

13:00 - 21:36

MEL

ORD

25h 36m1 stop

18:20 - 09:00

ORD

MEL

22h 40m1 stop

$1,522United Airlines

Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

09:10 - 17:54

MEL

MDW

24h 44m2 stops

09:35 - 07:00

MDW

MEL

29h 25m2 stops

$1,536Delta

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

10:10 - 22:31

MEL

MDW

29h 21m2 stops

19:20 - 08:00

MDW

MEL

43h 40m2 stops

$1,607Delta

Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets

Air Canada

23 Feb

MEL07:10Melbourne

24h 31m

2 stops

ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

16 Mar

ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

MEL12:35Melbourne

$1,414

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Air Canada

11 Mar

MEL07:10Melbourne

28h 50m

2 stops

ORD20:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

18 Mar

ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

2 stops

MEL13:05Melbourne

$1,419

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Air Canada

2 Mar

MEL07:10Melbourne

24h 31m

2 stops

ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

12 Mar

ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

2 stops

MEL13:05Melbourne

$1,434

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

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United Airlines

23 Feb

MEL11:30Melbourne

20h 15m

1 stop

ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

16 Mar

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 40m

1 stop

MEL09:00Melbourne

$1,521

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United Airlines

2 Mar

MEL11:30Melbourne

20h 15m

1 stop

ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 Mar

ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m

2 stops

MEL09:00Melbourne

$1,522

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United Airlines

12 Jan

MEL13:00Melbourne

20h 57m

1 stop

ORD16:57Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Jan

ORD13:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 30m

1 stop

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,524

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

07:10-20:00

2 stops28h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

15:35-13:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,419

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

15:35-13:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,434

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

06:40-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

$1,446

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

15:35-13:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,483

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

20:50-14:41

2 stops34h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

$1,494

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

$1,498

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

08:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

15:35-13:35

2 stops29h 00m

$1,504

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

13:00-21:36

1 stop25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

18:20-09:00

1 stop22h 40m

$1,522

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-17:54

2 stops24h 44m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/3

09:35-07:00

2 stops29h 25m

$1,536

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

10:10-22:31

2 stops29h 21m

Chicago Midway

Sun 22/2

19:20-08:00

2 stops43h 40m

$1,607

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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 $1,561.

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 $1,350 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
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,024	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 961 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,150	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 563 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,075 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,321	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,574 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,526	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,114 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,531	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,129 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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