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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago from $888

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Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 18:40
MEL
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:40 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
24h 05m
1 stop
$1,371Qantas Airways
Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 21:35
MEL
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ORD
25h 35m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:44 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
22h 01m
1 stop
$1,387Qantas Airways
Mon, 23 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 21:35
MEL
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ORD
25h 35m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:44 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
22h 01m
1 stop
$1,390Qantas Airways
Mon, 23 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 21:35
MEL
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ORD
25h 35m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:44 - 06:45
ORD
-
MEL
22h 01m
1 stop
$1,397Qantas Airways
Mon, 23 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 05:25
MEL
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ORD
33h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:49 - 05:00
ORD
-
MEL
44h 11m
1 stop
$1,432American Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 05:25
MEL
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ORD
33h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:49 - 05:00
ORD
-
MEL
44h 11m
1 stop
$1,435American Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Delta Logo
09:10 - 17:54
MEL
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MDW
24h 44m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:45 - 07:00
MDW
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MEL
28h 15m
2 stops
$1,552Delta
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Delta Logo
10:00 - 22:31
MEL
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MDW
27h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
09:27 - 07:50
MDW
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MEL
31h 23m
2 stops
$1,597Delta
Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 22:58
MEL
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MDW
29h 58m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:54 - 05:00
MDW
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MEL
44h 06m
1 stop
$3,048Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:13
MEL
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MDW
24h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:29 - 09:35
MDW
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MEL
27h 06m
2 stops
$4,315Multiple Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets
Qantas Airways
24 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
22h 40m
1 stop
ORD18:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
31 Mar
ORD14:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,371
Qantas Airways
23 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
25h 35m
1 stop
ORD21:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Apr
ORD16:44Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 01m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,387
Qantas Airways
23 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
25h 35m
1 stop
ORD21:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Apr
ORD16:44Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 01m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
$1,390

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
17 June
MEL10:55Melbourne
27h 04m
1 stop
ORD22:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
6 July
ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
MEL07:30Melbourne
$1,484
United Airlines
7 Apr
MEL10:55Melbourne
35h 12m
1 stop
ORD07:07Chicago O'Hare Intl
14 Apr
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,487
United Airlines
23 Mar
MEL10:30Melbourne
20h 25m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 Apr
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
MEL08:30Melbourne
$1,491

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:00-18:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

14:40-06:45

1 stop24h 05m

$1,371

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:00-21:35

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

16:44-06:45

1 stop22h 01m

$1,387

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:00-21:35

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

16:44-06:45

1 stop22h 01m

$1,390

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:00-21:35

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

16:44-06:45

1 stop22h 01m

$1,397

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-05:25

2 stops33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

16:49-05:00

1 stop44h 11m

$1,432

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-05:25

2 stops33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

16:49-05:00

1 stop44h 11m

$1,435

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-17:54

2 stops24h 44m

Chicago Midway

Fri 20/3

10:45-07:00

2 stops28h 15m

$1,552

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

10:00-22:31

2 stops27h 31m

Chicago Midway

Fri 17/4

09:27-07:50

2 stops31h 23m

$1,597

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

09:00-22:58

2 stops29h 58m

Chicago Midway

Sun 15/3

16:54-05:00

1 stop44h 06m

$3,048

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

13:35-23:13

1 stop24h 38m

Chicago Midway

Fri 17/4

15:29-09:35

2 stops27h 06m

$4,315

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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 $1,480.

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 $1,699 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 $1,187 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

21h 31m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chicago takes 21h 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 21h 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.

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  • 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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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $950Free cancellationRating
7.5
998 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,081Free cancellationRating
8.0
605 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,143Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,355 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,242Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,748 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,435Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,179 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,439Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,350 reviews
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