Statistics on Chicago-Melbourne flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Melbourne (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Melbourne from Chicago airport is $ 1798 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1608 (in february) and $ 2185 (in december), which is a saving of $ 190 or a surplus of $ 387 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1318 to $1370 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14376 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1608, saving $ 190 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1798). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2185).
Flight Chicago-Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1658 | $ 1978 | fair price |
| February | $ 1249 | $ 1608 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1339 | $ 1731 | fair price |
| April | $ 1333 | $ 1722 | fair price |
| May | $ 1325 | $ 1628 | good price |
| June | $ 1530 | $ 1919 | fair price |
| July | $ 1717 | $ 2052 | fair price |
| August | $ 1295 | $ 1645 | good price |
| September | $ 1289 | $ 1696 | good price |
| October | $ 1359 | $ 1785 | fair price |
| November | $ 1295 | $ 1620 | good price |
| December | $ 1746 | $ 2185 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Melbourne range from $948 to $2529. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $949 to $1001), 1% at the maximum price (from $2477 to $2529). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1318 to $1370 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Melbourne flight
There are 15 companies that serve Chicago from Melbourne airport: United, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Canada, Qantas, Frontier Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, ANA, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Fiji Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 14376 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Chicago->Melbourne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Melbourne flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $39. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $36.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $104. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a friday may cost you an additional $95.
Top prices Chicago-Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Melbourne | 06-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 1053 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 07-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 1059 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 964 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 03-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 1034 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 1045 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 16-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 1077 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1177 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 19-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1174 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 15-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1117 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Melbourne | 19-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1084 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Chicago - Melbourne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Melbourne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1667 $, which is a saving of 131 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (577 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Melbourne flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1660 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1928), 4 to 5 months ($ 1925), 5 to 6 months ($ 1824), 6 to 7 months ($ 1904), 7 to 8 months ($ 1827), 9 to 10 months ($ 1792) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1438 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1543), 3 to 4 months ($ 1446), 4 to 5 months ($ 1573), 5 to 6 months ($ 1480), 7 to 8 months ($ 1508) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1509 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1689), 5 to 6 months ($ 1617), 6 to 7 months ($ 1688), 8 to 9 months ($ 1607) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1508 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1702) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1566 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1606), 3 to 4 months ($ 1620) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1752 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1792), 4 to 5 months ($ 1891) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1882 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1888), 2 to 3 months ($ 1896), 4 to 5 months ($ 2016) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1399 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1546), 3 to 4 months ($ 1427), 4 to 5 months ($ 1588), 5 to 6 months ($ 1623), 6 to 7 months ($ 1615) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1300 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1483), 3 to 4 months ($ 1427), 4 to 5 months ($ 1534), 5 to 6 months ($ 1601) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1484 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1754), 2 to 3 months ($ 1653) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1365 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1600), 4 to 5 months ($ 1497), 5 to 6 months ($ 1398), 6 to 7 months ($ 1402), 8 to 9 months ($ 1473), 9 to 10 months ($ 1602) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1989 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2055), 3 to 4 months ($ 2176), 4 to 5 months ($ 2038), 5 to 6 months ($ 2075), 6 to 7 months ($ 2015), 9 to 10 months ($ 2184) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $68 more.
Chicago to Melbourne: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1912 $1036 to $3397 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2233 $1306 to $7015 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1284 $964 to $1786 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1250 $1082 to $1580 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1671 $1174 to $2233 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1411 $1084 to $2380 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1768 $1634 to $1902 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may and july are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!