Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $783

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,330

One-way from

$783

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,990
30/10-6/11
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 42m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 31m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($379 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1014:30MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1106:30ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,330
Fri 14/1107:45MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 59mAir Canada
Fri 28/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9$1,391
Sat 15/1107:25MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1115:40ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,414
Fri 21/1107:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 31mAir Canada
Fri 5/1215:40ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9$1,444
Thu 13/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 49mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1113:00ORD - MEL
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/9$1,520
Mon 13/1016:05MEL - ORD
2 stops21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 29/1011:20ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,550
Thu 16/1011:55MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1115:55ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,568

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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

Fri 14/11

07:45-16:44

2 stops25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

15:40-14:45

2 stops30h 05m

$1,391

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

07:25-14:41

2 stops24h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/11

15:40-14:15

2 stops29h 35m

$1,414

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 21/11

08:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

15:40-15:35

2 stops30h 55m

$1,492

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:00-19:30

3 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:40-13:20

2 stops29h 40m

$1,496

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

09:45-17:41

2 stops23h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

21:45-05:00

1 stop39h 15m

$1,550

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-20:07

1 stop24h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/10

18:00-08:30

1 stop22h 30m

$1,568

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-13:32

1 stop41h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

05:15-09:00

1 stop34h 45m

$1,570

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

10:30-22:39

2 stops28h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/10

13:00-09:00

2 stops28h 00m

$1,570

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

11:55-23:15

2 stops27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/10

13:00-09:00

2 stops28h 00m

$1,570

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

07:30-05:01

3 stops37h 31m

$783

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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

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 September 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 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 16 September 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 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 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 16 September 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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.

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 25h 59m. 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 Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $1,062. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,152 and $1,160, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,152Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,508Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,523Average$1,982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,529Average$2,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,162Average$2,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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