Chicago to Melbourne flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Chicago to Melbourne is €597 (checked on 1 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €597, departing 16 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 1 Nov 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Jetstar, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Transnusa, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines (15)
- Typical journey time
- 39h 55m
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- Route distance
- 15,573 km
- Typical journey time
- 39h 55m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Frontier Airlines, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, Korean Air, Qantas, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Alaska Airlines, Transnusa, Jetstar, Qatar Airways (11)
- Alternative airports
- CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD, AVV, MEB
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
- Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) → Melbourne, city gazetteer reference point (-37.8132, 144.9630): ≈ 11 km.
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) → Melbourne, city gazetteer reference point (-37.8132, 144.9630): ≈ 19 km.
- Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) → Melbourne, city gazetteer reference point (-37.8132, 144.9630): ≈ 50 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne: Frontier Airlines, from €623 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | €623Nov 10, 2026 | 22 |
| Cathay Pacific | €675Nov 11, 2026 | 18 |
| Korean Air | €683Nov 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Turkish Airlines | €791Jan 11, 2027 | 3 |
| Qantas | €1,043Dec 26, 2026 | 5 |
| United Airlines | €1,043Dec 7, 2026 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Chicago to Melbourne?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €597, found on 1 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €597.
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Melbourne?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Chicago to Melbourne. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Melbourne?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Jetstar, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Transnusa, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines (15).
How long does the flight from Chicago to Melbourne take?
Across the 66 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 40h 51m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Chicago to Melbourne fares were non-stop?
None of the 68 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airline has the lowest fare from Chicago to Melbourne?
Cheapest airline from Chicago to Melbourne: Frontier Airlines, from €623 (checked 18 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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