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How to get from Chicago to Melbourne

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dallas: about 23h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo and Manila. Two tickets from $921.

Flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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Best fares from Chicago to Melbourne

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $900 20 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $900 Fri, 20 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $900

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas
23h 15m
two tickets, via Manila
$921
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,677 mi (15,573 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
23h 15m
with the connection
Chicago to Dallas flight 2h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Melbourne: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Melbourne flight 17h 35m
two ticketsfrom $2,158
Via Los Angeles
23h 36m
with the connection
Chicago to Los Angeles flight 4h 41m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Melbourne flight 15h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,115
Via San Francisco
24h 1m
with the connection
Chicago to San Francisco flight 5h 6m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Melbourne: San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Melbourne flight 15h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,336
Via Tokyo
Japan
26h 45m
with the connection
Chicago to Tokyo flight 13h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Melbourne: Narita International.
Tokyo to Melbourne flight 10h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,452
Via Manila
Philippines
27h 55m
with the connection
Chicago to Manila flight 16h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Manila to Melbourne flight 8h 15m
two ticketsfrom $921

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Melbourne?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Melbourne?
Via Dallas: 2h 40m to the connection, 17h 35m after it, about 23h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Melbourne with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Manila from $921. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Melbourne?
Dallas (23h 15m total), Los Angeles (23h 36m total), San Francisco (24h 1m total), Tokyo (26h 45m total) and Manila (27h 55m total).
How far is Melbourne from Chicago?
9,677 mi (15,573 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.