How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Departing from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 31h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $583. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,225 and $1,308, respectively. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Consider United Airlines, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ORD?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $1,344). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,447). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,612 and $2,160 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,558 on Philippine Airlines (15 Feb–15 Mar).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

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All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Departing from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 31h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $583. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,225 and $1,308, respectively. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $1,344). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,447). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,612 and $2,160 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,558 on Philippine Airlines (15 Feb–15 Mar).

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Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,612 and $2,160 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,558 on Philippine Airlines (15 Feb–15 Mar).