Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $961
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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 17 December 2025.
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1210:56ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,522
Sun 21/1211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/122:00ORD - MEL
1 stop42h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,599
Mon 15/1211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1216:20ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,340
Mon 15/1222:45MEL - ORD
2 stops33h 03mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1218:25ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$3,746
Sun 21/1208:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
Sat 3/120:40ORD - MEL
3 stops49h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 14/12$4,105
Wed 17/1210:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 11mDelta
Wed 24/1212:30ORD - MEL
3 stops26h 30mDelta
Deal found 15/12$4,459
Sun 21/1208:35MEL - ORD
3 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/121:04ORD - MEL
3 stops51h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$4,570
Mon 15/1218:20MEL - ORD
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/1213:10ORD - MEL
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/12$4,578
Mon 15/1220:20MEL - ORD
2 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:00ORD - MEL
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$4,840
Best flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Wed 28/111:30MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/217:16ORD - MEL
1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,523
Tue 3/211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/216:05ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,523
Thu 29/113:00MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/218:30ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,599
Fri 13/310:30MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 27/316:00ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,671
Sat 17/111:30MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/218:20ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,688
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1210:56ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,522
Sun 21/1213:00MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/110:56ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,674
Sat 17/107:00MEL - ORD
2 stops31h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/520:20ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,612
Sat 17/111:30MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/212:55ORD - MEL
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,688
Sat 17/107:00MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/519:29ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,730
Sun 18/107:00MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/516:45ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,623
Sun 18/107:00MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/514:10ORD - MEL
1 stop25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,698
Wed 28/111:30MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/218:30ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,523
Wed 28/112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/215:53ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/12$1,537
Thu 29/113:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/217:16ORD - MEL
1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,599
One-way flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Thu 30/400:30MEL - ORD
3 stops45h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$961
Tue 10/312:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/12$979
Tue 10/318:50MEL - ORD
3 stops57h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$1,089
Thu 30/413:30MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,175
Tue 10/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$1,306
Tue 13/107:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 13/12$1,692
Mon 12/107:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 13/12$2,051
Wed 14/111:30MEL - ORD
1 stop46h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12$2,179
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 17 December 2025.
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 17 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport 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 28/1
11:30-14:50
1 stop20h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/2
17:16-10:00
1 stop23h 44m
$1,523
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
11:30-17:04
2 stops22h 34m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 18/2
16:05-10:00
2 stops24h 55m
$1,523
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 29/1
13:00-22:58
2 stops26h 58m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 5/2
18:30-09:30
1 stop22h 00m
$1,599
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
10:30-17:00
2 stops22h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 27/3
16:00-08:30
2 stops24h 30m
$1,671
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
11:30-20:25
1 stop25h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 20/2
18:20-09:30
1 stop22h 10m
$1,688
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 30/4
00:30-06:46
3 stops45h 16m
$961
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Tue 10/3
18:50-12:01
3 stops57h 11m
$1,089
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 30/4
13:30-06:46
2 stops32h 16m
$1,175
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Tue 10/3
12:00-17:45
1 stop21h 45m
$1,306
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
07:20-13:45
1 stop23h 25m
$1,692
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl
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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 12 December 2025.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $915). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,612). 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.
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 17 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,004.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 28m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.
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 17 December 2025.
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.
Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
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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 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km.
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 $690. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,025, and Air New Zealand, from $1,157. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $915). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,612). 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.
Explore flights to O'Hare Intl departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 December 2025.
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 17 December 2025.
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