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

United Airlines 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.

$785 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,243 to $2,164. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,422.

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12:10 - 20:28

MEL

ORD

25h 18m

2 stops

14:35 - 09:25

ORD

MEL

26h 50m

2 stops

$1,422Air New Zealand

Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

08:10 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

23h 31m

2 stops

15:35 - 17:40

ORD

MEL

34h 05m

2 stops

$1,435Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

21:00 - 22:04

MEL

ORD

42h 04m

3 stops

15:35 - 17:40

ORD

MEL

34h 05m

2 stops

$1,452Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

12:10 - 21:36

MEL

ORD

26h 26m

2 stops

07:10 - 09:25

ORD

MEL

33h 15m

2 stops

$1,492Air New Zealand

Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

16:05 - 20:40

MEL

ORD

20h 35m

1 stop

10:16 - 06:45

ORD

MEL

29h 29m

2 stops

$1,501American Airlines

Mon, 16 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr

19:50 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

34h 51m

2 stops

08:50 - 11:05

ORD

MEL

35h 15m

2 stops

$1,504Air Canada

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr

19:50 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

34h 51m

2 stops

14:00 - 11:35

ORD

MEL

30h 35m

3 stops

$1,514Air Canada

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr

11:55 - 09:37

MEL

ORD

37h 42m

2 stops

15:45 - 08:15

ORD

MEL

25h 30m

1 stop

$1,516United Airlines

Mon, 30 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr

09:10 - 17:54

MEL

MDW

24h 44m

2 stops

14:12 - 07:50

MDW

MEL

26h 38m

2 stops

$1,526Delta

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 22 Apr

09:10 - 17:54

MEL

MDW

24h 44m

2 stops

19:18 - 07:50

MDW

MEL

45h 32m

2 stops

$1,602Delta

Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets

Air New Zealand

3 Mar

MEL12:10Melbourne

25h 18m

2 stops

ORD20:28Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Mar

ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

MEL09:25Melbourne

$1,422

Air New Zealand

6 June

MEL08:35Melbourne

27h 36m

2 stops

ORD21:11Chicago O'Hare Intl

17 June

ORD16:17Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 28m

2 stops

MEL13:45Melbourne

$1,495

Air New Zealand

1 June

MEL08:35Melbourne

29h 07m

2 stops

ORD22:42Chicago O'Hare Intl

22 June

ORD16:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

$1,847

American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets

American Airlines

3 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 35m

1 stop

ORD21:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Mar

ORD13:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,501

American Airlines

13 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

35h 39m

1 stop

ORD07:39Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Mar

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,650

American Airlines

13 Feb

MEL12:00Melbourne

26h 35m

1 stop

ORD21:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Feb

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 15m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,652

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Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

12:10-20:28

2 stops25h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

14:35-09:25

2 stops26h 50m

$1,422

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

08:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

15:35-17:40

2 stops34h 05m

$1,435

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

21:00-22:04

3 stops42h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

15:35-17:40

2 stops34h 05m

$1,452

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

12:10-21:36

2 stops26h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

07:10-09:25

2 stops33h 15m

$1,492

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

16:05-20:40

1 stop20h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

10:16-06:45

2 stops29h 29m

$1,501

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

19:50-14:41

2 stops34h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

08:50-11:05

2 stops35h 15m

$1,504

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

19:50-14:41

2 stops34h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

14:00-11:35

3 stops30h 35m

$1,514

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

11:55-09:37

2 stops37h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/4

15:45-08:15

1 stop25h 30m

$1,516

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-17:54

2 stops24h 44m

Chicago Midway

Wed 22/4

14:12-07:50

2 stops26h 38m

$1,526

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-17:54

2 stops24h 44m

Chicago Midway

Sun 19/4

19:18-07:50

2 stops45h 32m

$1,602

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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 $1,567.

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 $1,738 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 $1,295 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 31m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chicago takes 23h 31m

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 23h 31m, 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 $683	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,169 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,014	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 973 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,146	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 572 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,316	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,644 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,520	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,140 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,525	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,189 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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