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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $768

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
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 9 February 2026.

Thu 8/1006:15
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1019:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,274
Wed 11/306:40
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 01m
Air Canada
Fri 27/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,306
Mon 7/1218:50
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops36h 51m
Air Canada
Mon 28/1215:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops30h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/2$1,315
Mon 1/620:40
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops33h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 22/615:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,318
Thu 8/1007:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 38m
Air Canada
Wed 14/1020:40
ORD
-
MEL
3 stops48h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2$1,341
Fri 13/306:40
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 01m
Air Canada
Fri 27/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$1,375

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,306

One-way from

$768

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,475
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/3-27/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 46m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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1/3
  • 1/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 04m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($612 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 February 2026.
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 11/3

06:40-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-13:20

2 stops29h 45m

$1,306

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

06:40-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-12:20

2 stops28h 45m

$1,375

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

20:30-14:45

2 stops33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

15:40-11:20

2 stops28h 40m

$1,381

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:00-17:46

1 stop21h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

19:29-09:30

1 stop22h 01m

$1,489

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:00-18:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

13:40-06:45

1 stop25h 05m

$1,489

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

10:30-20:00

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

16:03-09:15

2 stops25h 12m

$1,505

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

13:55-23:59

3 stops51h 04m

$768

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

07:20-13:45

1 stop23h 25m

$1,664

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

10:35-13:11

3 stops43h 36m

$3,653

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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 6 February 2026.

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 $865). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,064). 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.

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 9 February 2026.
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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,255 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,698 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 24h 01m. 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 $962. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,094 and $1,101, respectively. These flights start at 43% 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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  • 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 $865). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,064). 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

Discover the top 6 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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$962Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,094Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,256Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,452Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,456Average$1,899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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