Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne from AU$ 1,057

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chicago (CHI) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 1,057 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to MEL on Tue, Apr 14), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 1,963 departing on Wed, Mar 18 and returning on Tue, Mar 24.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Air Canada Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

  To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 14, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 1,057.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Melbourne is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Melbourne on February 18, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 1,082.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Melbourne from Chicago?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne Airport (ORD-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).

• What is the time difference between Chicago and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Chicago is 16h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Chicago to Melbourne?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.