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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $892

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

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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 April 2026.

Thu 21/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
3 stops46h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/506:55
ORD
-
MEL
3 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,620
Fri 8/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop35h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/507:15
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,966
Wed 6/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/520:56
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop42h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,967
Sun 24/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop35h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/607:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,970
Mon 18/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop35h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/606:55
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,977
Tue 5/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop35h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/520:56
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops48h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,989
Mon 11/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop35h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/521:37
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops42h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,992

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,620

One-way from

$892

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,545
21/5-28/5
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 84h 07m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 09m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($315 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-18:05

2 stops23h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

07:35-07:50

1 stop33h 15m

$2,081

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:00-20:14

2 stops25h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

12:30-07:50

2 stops28h 20m

$2,085

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

14:30-05:59

2 stops30h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

21:13-06:45

1 stop42h 32m

$2,230

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:00-18:01

2 stops23h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

15:50-07:50

2 stops25h 00m

$2,286

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

10:00-17:16

1 stop22h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

07:35-07:50

1 stop33h 15m

$2,286

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

10:55-18:35

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/6

21:33-08:15

1 stop43h 42m

$2,458

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-17:16

1 stop22h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

20:21-07:50

2 stops44h 29m

$2,469

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:55-20:34

1 stop24h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

12:46-08:15

1 stop28h 29m

$2,476
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

10:55-16:38

1 stop20h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/8

17:57-07:30

1 stop22h 33m

$2,512
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

21:35-09:30

3 stops50h 55m

$1,219

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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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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 3 April 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $957). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,054). 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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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 April 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
626 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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
626 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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
1,262 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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
1,017 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
9,554 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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
11,564 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 23h 05m. 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 $957. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,088 and $1,150, respectively. These flights start at 47% 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.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $957). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,054). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$957Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,088Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,150Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,233Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,444Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,449Average$1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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