Statistics on Melbourne-Chicago 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 Chicago (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Chicago from Melbourne airport is $ 1699 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1500 (in february) and $ 2108 (in december), which is a saving of $ 200 or a surplus of $ 410 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1454 to $1507 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chicago before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Chicago plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 32207 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chicago from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1500, saving $ 200 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1699). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2108).
Flight Melbourne-Chicago: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1532 | $ 1998 | high price |
| February | $ 1080 | $ 1500 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1102 | $ 1695 | fair price |
| April | $ 1278 | $ 1644 | fair price |
| May | $ 1211 | $ 1525 | good price |
| June | $ 1309 | $ 1637 | fair price |
| July | $ 1432 | $ 1808 | fair price |
| August | $ 1258 | $ 1564 | good price |
| September | $ 1291 | $ 1715 | fair price |
| October | $ 1188 | $ 1630 | fair price |
| November | $ 1182 | $ 1553 | good price |
| December | $ 1753 | $ 2108 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 Melbourne to Chicago
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Chicago range from $700 to $2261. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $700 to $754), 1% at the maximum price (from $2207 to $2261). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1454 to $1507 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Chicago flight
There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Chicago airport: United, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Fiji Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Japan Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines and Air India.
Data analysis:
Of the 32207 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 Melbourne->Chicago route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Chicago 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 $122. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $96.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chicago to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $150. Conversely, departing from Chicago on a friday may cost you an additional $94.
Top prices Melbourne-Chicago
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Chicago | 16-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1264 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 22-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 1132 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 1182 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 09-07 to 16-07-2024 | $ 1267 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 11-07 to 25-07-2024 | $ 1104 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 17-07 to 24-07-2024 | $ 1155 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 04-08 to 13-08-2024 | $ 1229 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 08-08 to 15-08-2024 | $ 1105 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 09-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 1164 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Chicago | 15-08 to 28-08-2024 | $ 1260 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Chicago to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Melbourne-Chicago flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Chicago, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1533 $, which is a saving of 166 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (159 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Chicago 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1796 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1941), 5 to 6 months ($ 1900), 7 to 8 months ($ 1865) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1425 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1447), 2 to 3 months ($ 1437), 5 to 6 months ($ 1434), 6 to 7 months ($ 1441) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1305 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1645), 3 to 4 months ($ 1652), 4 to 5 months ($ 1475), 5 to 6 months ($ 1498), 6 to 7 months ($ 1357), 7 to 8 months ($ 1309), 10 to 11 months ($ 1408) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1409 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1435), 4 to 5 months ($ 1563), 5 to 6 months ($ 1549), 6 to 7 months ($ 1502), 7 to 8 months ($ 1416), 9 to 10 months ($ 1564) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1364 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1506), 3 to 4 months ($ 1510), 5 to 6 months ($ 1406), 7 to 8 months ($ 1432), 9 to 10 months ($ 1372) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1467 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1526), 3 to 4 months ($ 1556), 4 to 5 months ($ 1536), 5 to 6 months ($ 1634), 7 to 8 months ($ 1623), 8 to 9 months ($ 1515) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1544 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1580), 6 to 7 months ($ 1610), 7 to 8 months ($ 1650), 8 to 9 months ($ 1798), 9 to 10 months ($ 1793) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1404 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1505), 2 to 3 months ($ 1488), 3 to 4 months ($ 1456), 5 to 6 months ($ 1465), 6 to 7 months ($ 1469), 7 to 8 months ($ 1558) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1428 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1643), 2 to 3 months ($ 1503), 3 to 4 months ($ 1501), 4 to 5 months ($ 1549), 5 to 6 months ($ 1594), 6 to 7 months ($ 1529), 8 to 9 months ($ 1475), 10 to 11 months ($ 1681), 11 to 12 months ($ 1656) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1422 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1468), 3 to 4 months ($ 1475), 4 to 5 months ($ 1506), 5 to 6 months ($ 1482), 6 to 7 months ($ 1478), 9 to 10 months ($ 1479), 10 to 11 months ($ 1501), 11 to 12 months ($ 1600) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1259 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1504), 2 to 3 months ($ 1386), 3 to 4 months ($ 1361), 4 to 5 months ($ 1449), 5 to 6 months ($ 1484), 6 to 7 months ($ 1307), 8 to 9 months ($ 1338), 9 to 10 months ($ 1451) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1730 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2066), 4 to 5 months ($ 2034), 5 to 6 months ($ 1916), 6 to 7 months ($ 1837), 9 to 10 months ($ 1816), 10 to 11 months ($ 1904) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Chicago are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $34 more.
Melbourne to Chicago: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 3119 $1132 to $10677 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 2616 $1177 to $10359 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1324 $1104 to $1982 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1334 $988 to $2164 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 2305 $1273 to $6905 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1578 $1362 to $2582 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1468 $1361 to $1914 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1597 $1495 to $2057 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1467 $1467 to $1467 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 6979 $6979 to $6979 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 12807 $12807 to $12807 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, october, november, january and february are cheaper to travel to Chicago. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!