Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Melbourne
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Melbourne vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Melbourne for specific travel dates.
2026-11-28
ORD - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $23.9
Chicago to Melbourne flight facts
Distance
9,662 mi
15,549 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 19h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+17h
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Melbourne · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Melbourne
Selected hotels for your next stay
Point Lonsdale (Australia)
Lon Retreat and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $444
Melbourne (Australia)
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
From Pts or $431
Melbourne (Australia)
W Melbourne
From Pts or $348
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Melbourne depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Melbourne.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Melbourne.
Chicago and Melbourne are about 9,662 miles (15,549 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 9,662-mile straight-line distance takes about 19h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Melbourne, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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