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 25h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km. Find deals

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

Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $1,064. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,154 and $1,161, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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 American Airlines, Air Canada or Cathay Pacific when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 17% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

August can be a great time to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $1,833. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $1,148. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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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$926+ Flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Q: How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 13 days in advance, which can save you up to 69% on flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 13 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $911. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,076.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

Round-trip from	$1,312
One-way from	$926
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,993

28/10-4/11
4 total stops
55h 01m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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15/11
2 total stops
27h 44m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($379 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1006:40MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,312

Thu 30/1014:30MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:30ORD - MEL

2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,332

Fri 14/1108:00MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 41mAir Canada

Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops30h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,393

Fri 21/1107:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 31mAir Canada

Fri 5/1215:40ORD - MEL

2 stops30h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,446

Mon 13/1016:05MEL - ORD

2 stops21h 25mAmerican Airlines

Wed 29/1012:03ORD - MEL

1 stop24h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,548

Mon 13/1009:45MEL - ORD

2 stops22h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/1111:46ORD - MEL

1 stop24h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,553

Tue 28/1012:00MEL - ORD

1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 4/1118:03ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 27mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,554

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Fri 14/1107:45MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 59mAir Canada

Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops30h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,393

Thu 16/1011:55MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 28/1016:40ORD - MEL

2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,566

Fri 21/1108:10MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 31mAir Canada

Fri 5/1215:40ORD - MEL

2 stops30h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,494

Tue 14/1011:55MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1114:30ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,566

Fri 13/307:00MEL - ORD

3 stops28h 30mAir Canada

Fri 27/315:40ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,499

Tue 14/1011:55MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/1115:55ORD - MEL

2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,566

Thu 16/1011:55MEL - ORD

1 stop24h 12mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/1116:40ORD - MEL

1 stop23h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,566

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Sat 11/1009:45MEL - ORD

1 stop30h 14mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1106:30ORD - MEL

1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,559

Mon 13/1009:45MEL - ORD

2 stops22h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 28/1021:45ORD - MEL

1 stop39h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,548

Mon 13/1009:45MEL - ORD

2 stops22h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/1111:46ORD - MEL

1 stop24h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,553

Tue 14/1011:55MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines

Wed 29/1016:17ORD - MEL

1 stop24h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,566

Tue 14/1011:55MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/1118:00ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,569

Tue 14/1016:40MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1120:20ORD - MEL

1 stop40h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,583

Wed 15/1011:55MEL - ORD

1 stop28h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 28/1013:00ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,572

Thu 16/1011:55MEL - ORD

1 stop24h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 28/1017:16ORD - MEL

1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,571

Tue 28/1006:40MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,312

Tue 28/1012:00MEL - ORD

1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 4/1118:03ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 27mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,554

Thu 30/1014:30MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:30ORD - MEL

2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,332

One-way flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl
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Sat 15/1114:15MEL - ORD

2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$926

Wed 19/1116:15MEL - ORD

3 stops49h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$994

Sat 22/1114:15MEL - ORD

3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,060

Wed 24/906:00MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,067

Wed 24/906:00MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,088

Tue 23/906:00MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,108

Fri 21/1100:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9$1,164

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Fri 14/11

07:45-16:44

2 stops25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

15:40-14:45

2 stops30h 05m

$1,393

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

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Fri 21/11

08:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

15:40-15:35

2 stops30h 55m

$1,494

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:00-19:30

3 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:40-13:20

2 stops29h 40m

$1,499

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-19:35

2 stops23h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/10

16:40-09:00

2 stops24h 20m

$1,566

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

11:55-17:08

1 stop21h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

14:30-10:00

2 stops26h 30m

$1,566

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

11:55-17:08

1 stop21h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/11

15:55-09:30

2 stops24h 35m

$1,566

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-20:07

1 stop24h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/11

16:40-09:30

1 stop23h 50m

$1,566

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

14:15-00:59

2 stops27h 44m

$926

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

16:15-00:59

3 stops49h 44m

$994

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

14:15-14:05

3 stops40h 50m

$1,060

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 25h 59m. 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 Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $1,064. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,154 and $1,161, respectively. These flights start at 39% 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?
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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,064	Average$1,525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,154	Average$1,562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,161	Average$2,149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,510	Average$1,681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,526	Average$1,985	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,532	Average$2,070	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,166	Average$2,770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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