Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $977

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 14 November 2025.

Sun 23/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/1215:53ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/11$1,599
Thu 13/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1114:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11$1,891
Fri 28/1110:35MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 21mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1215:43ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/11$1,932
Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 28/1115:55ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$2,026
Sat 22/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11$2,162
Fri 14/1115:35MEL - ORD
1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1114:35ORD - MEL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11$2,207
Thu 20/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11$2,223

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,720

One-way from

$977

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,074
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 23/3-12/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($539 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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O'Hare Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

08:35-22:54

2 stops30h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

14:40-20:35

2 stops38h 55m

$1,720

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

10:35-19:56

2 stops26h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

15:43-09:25

2 stops24h 42m

$1,932

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

07:00-14:41

2 stops23h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

20:20-11:35

3 stops48h 15m

$1,935

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:00-19:30

3 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

$2,048

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

10:30-19:58

2 stops25h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

16:40-08:15

1 stop24h 35m

$2,055

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

18:50-14:41

2 stops36h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

15:40-15:35

2 stops30h 55m

$2,147

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

15:40-11:35

2 stops28h 55m

$2,182

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

16:05-20:39

1 stop21h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

14:00-09:30

1 stop26h 30m

$2,188

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

16:05-23:44

1 stop24h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

14:46-09:30

2 stops25h 44m

$2,208

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

10:35-20:25

2 stops26h 50m

$977

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

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 month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $926). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,666). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

Related info for your journey

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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 23h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,072. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,172 and $1,179, 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.

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    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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $926). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,666). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,185Average$3,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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