Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $961

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
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 17 December 2025.

Wed 17/1211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1210:56ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,522
Sun 21/1211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/122:00ORD - MEL
1 stop42h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,599
Mon 15/1211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1216:20ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,340
Mon 15/1222:45MEL - ORD
2 stops33h 03mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1218:25ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$3,746
Sun 21/1208:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
Sat 3/120:40ORD - MEL
3 stops49h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 14/12$4,105
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 11mDelta
Wed 24/1212:30ORD - MEL
3 stops26h 30mDelta
Deal found 15/12$4,459
Sun 21/1208:35MEL - ORD
3 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/121:04ORD - MEL
3 stops51h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$4,570
Mon 15/1218:20MEL - ORD
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/1213:10ORD - MEL
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/12$4,578
Mon 15/1220:20MEL - ORD
2 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:00ORD - MEL
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$4,840

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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,523

One-way from

$961

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,574
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/1-4/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 34m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
30/4
  • 30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 16m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($421 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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 17 December 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

11:30-14:50

1 stop20h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

17:16-10:00

1 stop23h 44m

$1,523

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

11:30-17:04

2 stops22h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

16:05-10:00

2 stops24h 55m

$1,523

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

13:00-22:58

2 stops26h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

18:30-09:30

1 stop22h 00m

$1,599

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

10:30-17:00

2 stops22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

16:00-08:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,671

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

11:30-20:25

1 stop25h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

18:20-09:30

1 stop22h 10m

$1,688

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

00:30-06:46

3 stops45h 16m

$961

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

18:50-12:01

3 stops57h 11m

$1,089

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

13:30-06:46

2 stops32h 16m

$1,175

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-17:45

1 stop21h 45m

$1,306

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

07:20-13:45

1 stop23h 25m

$1,692

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 12 December 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 $915). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,612). 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 17 December 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 17 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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 20h 20m. 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 $690. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,025 and $1,157, respectively. These flights start at 60% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $915). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,612). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,030Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,157Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,164Average$2,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,329Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,540Average$1,971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,158Average$3,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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