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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $1,109

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 22 March 2026.

Sat 2/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/515:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,257
Wed 13/513:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/515:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,266
Sun 3/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/505:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,270
Sun 3/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/607:30
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,308
Mon 4/520:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops33h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 11/513:01
ORD
-
MEL
3 stops31h 04m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,371
Mon 4/520:50
MEL
-
ORD
3 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:01
ORD
-
MEL
3 stops31h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,377
Thu 7/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/505:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,382
Tue 5/506:00
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 45m
Air Canada
Tue 12/515:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/3$1,391

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 (MEL) 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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,257

One-way from

$1,109

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December

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August

Average price

$1,915
2/5-9/5
  • 2/5-9/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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2/5
  • 2/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 42m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($474 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($82 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 22 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

06:00-19:25

3 stops28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

14:15-11:35

3 stops30h 20m

$1,492

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

20:30-20:15

2 stops38h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

15:40-11:05

2 stops28h 25m

$1,519
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

09:30-14:35

1 stop20h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

15:55-07:30

2 stops24h 35m

$1,685

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

10:55-20:05

2 stops24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

21:35-08:15

1 stop43h 40m

$1,687

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

06:00-14:48

2 stops23h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/9

09:50-11:05

3 stops34h 15m

$1,721

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

09:30-18:46

2 stops24h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/6

21:33-08:15

1 stop43h 42m

$1,752

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

10:55-00:44

2 stops28h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/6

18:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,754

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

10:55-20:05

2 stops24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/8

16:45-08:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,762

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

10:55-21:39

2 stops25h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/7

21:35-08:15

1 stop43h 40m

$1,764

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

09:30-05:15

1 stop34h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

14:40-08:15

2 stops26h 35m

$1,829

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $964). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,063). 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 22 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,007 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,459 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,485 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,832 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

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 Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 20h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip from $963. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,093, and American Airlines, from $1,155. These flights start at 46% 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 Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $964). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,063). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$963Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,093Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,255Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,450Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,455Average$1,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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