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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago from $778

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 05:59
MEL
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ORD
31h 29m
2 stops
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07:15 - 12:05
ORD
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MEL
37h 50m
2 stops
$1,549Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
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13:30 - 05:59
MEL
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ORD
31h 29m
2 stops
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07:15 - 12:25
ORD
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MEL
38h 10m
2 stops
$1,733Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 14 Jun
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09:45 - 06:34
MEL
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ORD
35h 49m
1 stop
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21:04 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
42h 41m
1 stop
$1,952Multiple Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:30 - 07:55
MEL
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ORD
37h 25m
2 stops
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06:55 - 07:30
ORD
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MEL
33h 35m
2 stops
$2,010Multiple Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:45 - 05:59
MEL
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ORD
35h 14m
1 stop
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21:37 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
42h 08m
2 stops
$2,029Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
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14:30 - 06:34
MEL
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ORD
31h 04m
2 stops
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21:04 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
42h 41m
1 stop
$2,035Multiple Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:45 - 06:34
MEL
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ORD
35h 49m
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06:55 - 06:45
ORD
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MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
$2,049Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun
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09:45 - 06:34
MEL
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ORD
35h 49m
1 stop
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21:04 - 12:05
ORD
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MEL
48h 01m
2 stops
$2,056Multiple Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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10:00 - 21:26
MEL
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MDW
26h 26m
2 stops
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12:53 - 07:50
MDW
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MEL
27h 57m
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$2,121Delta
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 15 May
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10:00 - 18:33
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MDW
23h 33m
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12:53 - 07:50
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MEL
27h 57m
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$2,127Delta
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets
Air New Zealand
9 Aug
MEL15:00Melbourne
45h 40m
2 stops
ORD21:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
30 Aug
ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
46h 25m
2 stops
MEL10:55Melbourne
$2,181
Air New Zealand
14 Aug
MEL12:10Melbourne
24h 27m
2 stops
ORD21:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
4 Sept
ORD16:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 50m
2 stops
MEL10:55Melbourne
$2,248
Air New Zealand
24 July
MEL08:35Melbourne
28h 17m
2 stops
ORD21:52Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 Aug
ORD23:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
44h 55m
2 stops
MEL10:55Melbourne
$2,277

Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne to Chicago flight tickets
Air Canada
25 May
MEL20:30Melbourne
33h 15m
2 stops
ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 June
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 55m
2 stops
MEL11:35Melbourne
$2,211
Air Canada
31 May
MEL21:40Melbourne
32h 05m
2 stops
ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
7 June
ORD21:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
46h 50m
3 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
$2,223
Air Canada
29 July
MEL06:00Melbourne
23h 41m
2 stops
ORD14:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Aug
ORD09:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 15m
3 stops
MEL11:05Melbourne
$2,301

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

13:30-05:59

2 stops31h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/5

07:15-12:05

2 stops37h 50m

$1,549

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

13:30-05:59

2 stops31h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/6

07:15-12:25

2 stops38h 10m

$1,733

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

09:45-06:34

1 stop35h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

21:04-06:45

1 stop42h 41m

$1,952

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

09:30-07:55

2 stops37h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

06:55-07:30

2 stops33h 35m

$2,010

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:45-05:59

1 stop35h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/5

21:37-06:45

2 stops42h 08m

$2,029

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

14:30-06:34

2 stops31h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

21:04-06:45

1 stop42h 41m

$2,035

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

09:45-06:34

1 stop35h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

06:55-06:45

2 stops32h 50m

$2,049

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

09:45-06:34

1 stop35h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

21:04-12:05

2 stops48h 01m

$2,056

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-21:26

2 stops26h 26m

Chicago Midway

Fri 15/5

12:53-07:50

2 stops27h 57m

$2,121
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

10:00-18:33

2 stops23h 33m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/6

12:53-07:50

2 stops27h 57m

$2,127

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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 August, then you should wait until November to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,535.

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 $1,797 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 $1,044 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Chicago flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Chicago

Fastest flight time

23h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chicago takes 23h 25m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Chicago

  • 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 25m, 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 $956Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,019 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,088Free cancellationRating
8.0
627 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,149Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,575 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,232Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,923 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,443Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,275 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,447Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,581 reviews
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