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 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km. Find deals

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 $593. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,030 and $1,090, respectively. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. 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 United Airlines, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

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.

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.

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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 $2,246 and $1,296 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,308 on Qantas Airways (28 July-11 Aug). Find deals

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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 10 June 2026.

Tue 28/709:45

MEL

ORD

1 stop21h 14m

Qantas Airways

Tue 11/815:22

ORD

MEL

1 stop24h 23m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 8/6$1,308

Tue 11/809:45

MEL

ORD

1 stop21h 09m

Qantas Airways

Tue 18/817:16

ORD

MEL

1 stop22h 29m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 7/6$1,315

Wed 29/709:45

MEL

ORD

1 stop25h 23m

Qantas Airways

Tue 11/815:22

ORD

MEL

1 stop48h 23m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 8/6$1,325

Sat 1/809:45

MEL

ORD

1 stop23h 27m

Qantas Airways

Fri 14/817:16

ORD

MEL

1 stop22h 29m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 8/6$1,330

Mon 27/709:45

MEL

ORD

1 stop21h 14m

American Airlines

Mon 10/817:16

ORD

MEL

1 stop22h 29m

American Airlines

Deal found 8/6$1,337

Wed 10/609:45

MEL

ORD

1 stop25h 10m

American Airlines

Sat 27/617:11

ORD

MEL

1 stop22h 34m

American Airlines

Deal found 9/6$1,340

Thu 11/609:45

MEL

ORD

1 stop34h 15m

American Airlines

Wed 24/620:55

ORD

MEL

1 stop42h 50m

American Airlines

Deal found 10/6$1,342

Sun 21/610:55

MEL

ORD

1 stop33h 03m

United Airlines

Sun 26/721:30

ORD

MEL

1 stop43h 00m

United Airlines

Deal found 9/6$1,353

Fri 3/710:55

MEL

ORD

1 stop22h 40m

United Airlines

Wed 29/714:30

ORD

MEL

2 stops26h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 9/6$1,354

Sun 14/610:55

MEL

ORD

1 stop33h 58m

United Airlines

Thu 2/707:30

ORD

MEL

1 stop33h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 9/6$1,356

Sun 12/709:30

MEL

ORD

2 stops28h 45m

United Airlines

Mon 27/718:20

ORD

MEL

1 stop22h 55m

United Airlines

Deal found 6/6$1,362

Fri 24/710:00

MEL

ORD

2 stops25h 31m

Delta

Sun 2/819:17

ORD

MEL

2 stops45h 33m

Delta

Deal found 8/6$1,363

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Round-trip from	$1,308
One-way from	$917
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,800

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45h 37m total
Melbourne to Chicago

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35h 39m total
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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

10:55-16:38

1 stop20h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

10:35-08:15

1 stop30h 40m

$1,353

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

10:55-18:35

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

10:54-07:30

2 stops29h 36m

$1,353

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

10:55-18:35

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

14:30-08:15

2 stops26h 45m

$1,354

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

10:00-21:29

2 stops26h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

07:45-07:50

2 stops33h 05m

$1,363

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

10:55-01:15

2 stops29h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

13:00-08:15

2 stops28h 15m

$1,370

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

10:55-05:57

1 stop34h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/7

08:50-07:30

2 stops31h 40m

$2,100

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

09:40-06:19

3 stops35h 39m

$946

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

01:35-08:40

2 stops47h 05m

$1,193

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

20:45-06:17

2 stops48h 32m

$1,207

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

14:00-05:00

3 stops30h 00m

$1,298

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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 $270). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,057). 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 15 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 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

645 reviews

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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

645 reviews

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645 reviews

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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

1,369 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

645 reviews

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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

1,045 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

645 reviews

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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

9,801 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

645 reviews

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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

645 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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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 14m. 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 $593. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,030 and $1,090, respectively. These flights start at 67% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $270). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,057). 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 Airlines	Cheapest$593	Average$1,746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,030	Average$1,643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,090	Average$1,548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,235	Average$1,426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,246	Average$2,036	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,689	Average$1,978	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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