Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Chicago – Melbourne
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
2 stops
27h 0m LAX
AKL
Return – Dec 17, 2026
2 stops
25h 28m AKL
LAX
$1,573
yesterday
Chicago – Melbourne
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
1 stop
24h 0m LAX
Return – Dec 17, 2026
2 stops
25h 28m AKL
LAX
$1,711
yesterday
Chicago – Melbourne
Outbound – Nov 30, 2026
1 stop
23h 10m SFO
Return – Dec 14, 2026
1 stop
23h 20m SFO
$1,816
yesterday
Chicago – Melbourne
Outbound – Nov 30, 2026
1 stop
23h 10m SFO
Return – Dec 14, 2026
1 stop
22h 15m LAX
$1,814
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$1573
Average price of a round trip
$1576
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
38h20
A flight from Chicago to Melbourne takes on average 38h20.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Melbourne is December.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Melbourne
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Melbourne (Australia) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $1576 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, October and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 22 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Melbourne costs on average $1576.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Melbourne
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $1573 to $1578
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $1576
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
destination info :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
Useful info about Melbourne
What is the least touristic period to go to Melbourne?
If you want to visit Melbourne during the least touristic period, choose the month of December.
What is the most popular time to travel to Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the most popular month is September. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Chicago to Melbourne?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 22 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Melbourne is Sunday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Melbourne?
When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Tullamarine.
How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?
The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Melbourne?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Melbourne?
In summer, the average temperature is 10°C in Melbourne and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 55 mm in Melbourne and 145 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Chicago and it rains less in Melbourne. In winter, it is colder in Melbourne and it rains more in Chicago.
