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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of March. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time22 h and 34 mWhen flying from Chicago to Melbourne, this can take around 22 h and 34 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$461The best price for flights from Chicago to Melbourne offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Destination airportMelbourne AirportFor the route from Chicago to Melbourne

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Melbourne according to search data results from our customers

One-way average Price2061.63A flight from Chicago to Melbourne at eDreams will cost around 2061.63, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookMarchMarch is one of the most frequent times to fly to Melbourne from Chicago according to real data from our customers

Exchange rate

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Last revised on Thu, 03/5

Distance: 9670 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city center: 4 miles

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city center: 7 miles

Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city center: 31 miles

Are you planning to travel to Melbourne for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Chicago. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Melbourne

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Australia. At eDreams have you covered!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to Melbourne?

When you fly from Chicago to Melbourne the average price is 2061.63. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

For flights from Chicago to Melbourne, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Melbourne is $461. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Chicago to Melbourne?

The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to Melbourne are January, February and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Melbourne?

The best time of the year to visit Melbourne depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, November is the best month to fly to Melbourne from Chicago in terms of searches from our customers, followed by March and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds August, April and September are the months with fewer searches for Chicago - Melbourne.

How long does the flight from Chicago to Melbourne take?

Flight length from Chicago to Melbourne is around 22 h and 34 m on average, at an average distance of 9,670.67 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Melbourne?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Chicago to Melbourne are:

Qantas Airways.
Alaska Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines.

Qantas Airways, stopping at Los Angeles, CA during at least 120 minutes.

China Eastern Airlines, with 360 minutes of layover in Shanghai.

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