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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $1,072

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
27 Jun — 4 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 May 2026.

Tue 11/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 02m
Qantas Airways
Thu 20/817:15
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/5$1,311
Wed 29/709:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop29h 22m
Qantas Airways
Thu 6/811:52
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 53m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/5$1,320
Fri 29/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 05m
American Airlines
Thu 11/611:43
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,334
Sun 5/710:55
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 21/718:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/5$1,352
Fri 10/710:55
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 17/721:35
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop43h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,356
Sun 12/710:00
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 52m
Delta
Mon 27/708:52
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops31h 58m
Delta
Deal found 25/5$1,360
Wed 15/710:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 18m
Delta
Wed 29/712:27
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 23m
Delta
Deal found 27/5$1,362
Fri 24/710:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Sun 2/819:17
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops45h 33m
Delta
Deal found 27/5$1,366
Fri 10/710:55
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 08m
Lufthansa
Fri 17/721:35
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop43h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/5$1,376

Find 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 28 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,311

One-way from

$1,072

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,415
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 32m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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14/7
  • 14/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 52m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

10:55-19:05

2 stops23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

15:26-08:15

1 stop25h 49m

$1,352

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

09:30-18:35

2 stops24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

16:45-08:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,352
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

09:30-14:35

1 stop20h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/7

15:57-07:30

2 stops24h 33m

$1,356

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

10:00-23:18

1 stop28h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

07:37-07:50

1 stop33h 13m

$1,362

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:00-18:57

2 stops23h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

15:55-07:50

2 stops24h 55m

$1,367

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

10:00-18:57

2 stops23h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

19:44-07:50

2 stops45h 06m

$1,903

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

10:55-00:44

2 stops28h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/7

12:56-07:30

2 stops27h 34m

$2,103

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

10:55-22:59

1 stop27h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/7

16:45-07:30

1 stop23h 45m

$2,103

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

10:00-23:18

1 stop28h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/7

07:37-07:50

1 stop33h 13m

$2,116

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

06:00-22:59

2 stops31h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/7

15:57-07:30

2 stops24h 33m

$2,373

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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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $266). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,028). 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?

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 11 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.

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 28 May 2026.
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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,346 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,043 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,750 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 10m. 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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $584. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,075 and $1,217, respectively. These flights start at 66% 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?

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $266). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,028). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$584Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,075Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,217Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,229Average$2,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,256Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,665Average$1,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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