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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $649

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Sat 15/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 14m
Qantas Airways
Sat 22/811:49
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/7$1,313
Wed 5/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 06m
Qantas Airways
Sat 22/817:16
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 29m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/7$1,325
Thu 23/709:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 5/811:29
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops26h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,338
Thu 23/709:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 15m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/814:57
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop23h 03m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/7$1,339
Sat 15/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 44m
Qantas Airways
Fri 11/912:05
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/7$1,345
Wed 5/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 16m
American Airlines
Sat 22/815:22
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,358
Mon 3/810:55
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 31/816:20
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,369
Sat 15/813:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 22/817:16
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,379
Sun 23/811:30
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 30/819:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,382
Sun 23/809:30
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/816:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,389
Fri 24/709:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 27m
American Airlines
Sun 2/817:10
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops26h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,395

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,313

One-way from

$649

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,632
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 57m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

08:35-21:30

2 stops27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

16:45-10:55

2 stops27h 10m

$2,261

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

00:45-13:55

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/11

14:35-16:00

2 stops32h 25m

$2,387

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

00:45-13:55

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/11

14:35-16:00

2 stops32h 25m

$2,437

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

00:45-13:55

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/11

14:35-16:00

2 stops32h 25m

$2,437

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

08:25-13:55

1 stop45h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/11

14:35-13:45

2 stops30h 10m

$2,438
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

11:30-16:40

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/1

18:15-10:30

2 stops23h 15m

$2,458

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

23:40-14:30

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 22/1

18:50-17:50

1 stop30h 00m

$2,520

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

11:00-18:08

2 stops23h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/11

12:15-09:50

2 stops28h 35m

$2,593

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

00:45-13:55

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/11

14:35-16:10

2 stops32h 35m

$2,608

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

21:00-14:30

2 stops58h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/1

18:50-17:50

1 stop30h 00m

$2,628

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $1,361). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,441). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,451 and $1,670 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,313 on Qantas Airways (15 Aug–22 Aug).

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 23 July 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
654 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,841 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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 27h 55m. 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 $597. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,036 and $1,255, respectively. These flights start at 65% 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?

    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $1,361). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,441). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$597Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,036Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,255Average$1,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,343Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,700Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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