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Flights from Melbourne to Chicago

Distance: 1,660 km
Melbourne airports
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 22 km

Book your flight from Melbourne to Chicago

Find direct and indirect flights from Melbourne to Chicago (United States) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

Airports and airlines connecting Melbourne and Chicago

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Arrival airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

Weather in Chicago

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Chicago, the average temperature floats around 28ºC in the warmest months and -7ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 29ºC
  • Lows: down to -9ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: August

How to save when flying from Melbourne to Chicago

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Melbourne to Chicago:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chicago. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Chicago

On average, what is the price of a Melbourne to Chicago flight?
When flying from Melbourne to Chicago the average price will be €299. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Melbourne to Chicago, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Melbourne and Chicago. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Melbourne to Chicago flights?
The most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Chicago are: March, July and November.
When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Chicago?
A good period of the year to visit Chicago from Melbourne really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, December is the best month to fly to Chicago from Melbourne, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by October and May. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds November, May and October are the months with fewer searches for the route Melbourne -  Chicago.
What is the duration of a flight from Melbourne to Chicago?
Flight time, on average, from Melbourne to Chicago is usually 4 h and 14 m on average, at an average distance of 1,659.51 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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