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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $904

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
18 Mar — 25 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 16 February 2026.

Thu 19/307:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 31m
Air Canada
Wed 25/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/2$1,427
Mon 16/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/316:44
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,505
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/316:44
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,506
Wed 18/307:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 31m
Air Canada
Mon 23/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/2$1,513
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 02m
United Airlines
Mon 23/312:50
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,520
Mon 16/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 23/313:26
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops23h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,523
Fri 13/307:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 31m
Air Canada
Fri 27/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/2$1,558
Sun 1/311:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops28h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 31/318:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,587
Sun 1/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 31/313:14
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops25h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,598
Tue 25/812:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 17m
Air New Zealand
Tue 15/917:09
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops26h 46m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$1,605
Fri 20/309:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 24m
Delta
Sun 29/320:30
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops44h 20m
Delta
Deal found 12/2$1,608

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 16 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,427

One-way from

$904

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,462
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/3-25/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 36m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 56m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($596 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 16 February 2026.
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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O'Hare Intl

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Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

$1,513

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

10:30-17:00

2 stops22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

14:45-08:30

2 stops25h 45m

$1,520

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

10:30-14:55

1 stop20h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

21:15-09:00

1 stop43h 45m

$1,587

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

13:00-19:55

1 stop23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

14:15-09:15

1 stop27h 00m

$1,587

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

12:00-18:03

2 stops23h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

13:14-06:45

2 stops25h 31m

$1,598

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

09:10-18:34

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

20:30-08:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,608

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

06:40-14:41

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-13:20

2 stops29h 45m

$1,612

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

13:25-05:50

2 stops31h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/5

12:44-12:00

2 stops32h 16m

$1,632

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-19:40

2 stops23h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

18:49-05:00

1 stop42h 11m

$1,646

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

08:35-21:31

2 stops27h 56m

$904

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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 February 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $858). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,047). 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 16 February 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
584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
989 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
9,299 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
11,292 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
10,722 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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 Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 22h 30m. 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 $954. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,085, and American Airlines, from $1,092. These flights start at 44% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $858). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,047). 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 16 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,085Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,246Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,440Average$1,946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,444Average$1,883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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