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 21h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. 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 $1,081. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,182 and $1,190, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,008. Users have also found prices from $1,099 and $1,224 on Air New Zealand and Air Canada, respectively. 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 Qantas Airways, United Airlines or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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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$1,008+ Flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Q: 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 $1,551 and $1,978 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,427 on Air New Zealand (21 Nov-5 Dec). Find deals

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
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Fri 21/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,427

Sun 26/1008:35MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 42mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1114:21ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 04mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,543

Tue 28/1010:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 48mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1114:21ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 04mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,661

Sun 7/1212:10MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 9/1213:00ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/10$1,663

Fri 7/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/1114:30ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,666

Fri 14/1107:45MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 56mAir Canada

Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 21/10$1,743

Fri 14/1112:00MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 52mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1109:13ORD - MEL

1 stop31h 17mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,750

Fri 21/1120:50MEL - ORD

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1220:46ORD - MEL

1 stop43h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,809

Best flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 October 2025.

Fri 21/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,461

Sat 17/112:00MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 49mQantas Airways

Fri 20/217:40ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$2,041

Wed 1/410:30MEL - ORD

1 stop24h 24mUnited Airlines

Thu 30/411:00ORD - MEL

2 stops30h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/10$2,143

Thu 13/1100:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Fri 28/1114:35ORD - MEL

1 stop47h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 22/10$2,234

Fri 14/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1112:45ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,661

Mon 17/1100:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 9/1214:35ORD - MEL

2 stops48h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/10$2,251

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Sun 26/1008:35MEL - ORD

2 stops28h 42mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1114:21ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 04mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,543

Tue 28/1010:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 48mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1114:21ORD - MEL

2 stops26h 04mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,661

Fri 7/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/1114:30ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$1,666

Fri 14/1107:45MEL - ORD

2 stops23h 56mAir Canada

Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 21/10$1,743

Fri 14/1112:00MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 52mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1109:13ORD - MEL

1 stop31h 17mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,750

Fri 21/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,427

Fri 21/1120:50MEL - ORD

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1220:46ORD - MEL

1 stop43h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,809

One-way flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 October 2025.

Mon 27/1018:20MEL - ORD

1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,008

Mon 27/1013:10MEL - ORD

3 stops59h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,019

Mon 27/1010:35MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,099

Wed 19/1108:10MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 34mAir Canada

Deal found 20/10$1,224

Mon 15/1223:55MEL - ORD

3 stops55h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10$1,273

Tue 18/1100:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 22/10$1,326

Thu 6/1100:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 22/10$1,366

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

Round-trip from	$1,427
One-way from	$1,008
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,547

Air New Zealand
21/11-5/12
4 total stops
51h 40m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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Etihad Airways
27/10
1 total stop
30h 15m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($425 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($129 potential savings vs. average return price).

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

12:10-23:10

2 stops28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

14:35-10:55

2 stops27h 20m

$1,461

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

12:10-19:30

2 stops24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

12:45-09:25

2 stops27h 40m

$1,661

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

12:00-16:49

1 stop21h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

17:40-09:30

1 stop22h 50m

$2,041

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

10:30-18:54

1 stop24h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

11:00-08:15

2 stops30h 15m

$2,143

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

00:45-12:55

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

14:35-07:10

1 stop47h 35m

$2,234

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

00:45-12:55

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

14:35-07:35

2 stops48h 00m

$2,251

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

18:20-08:35

1 stop30h 15m

$1,008

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

13:10-08:35

3 stops59h 25m

$1,019

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

10:35-20:25

2 stops25h 50m

$1,099

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

08:10-16:44

2 stops25h 34m

$1,224

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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 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 $935). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,684). 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?

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.

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

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

517 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

517 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 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

421 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 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

922 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 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

8,988 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 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

10,335 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 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 21h 49m. 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 $1,081. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,182 and $1,190, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,008. Users have also found prices from $1,099 and $1,224 on Air New Zealand and Air Canada, respectively.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $935). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,684). 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 Airways	Cheapest$1,081	Average$1,561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,182	Average$1,656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,190	Average$2,004	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,358	Average$1,614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,563	Average$2,011	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,204	Average$3,114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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