What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,279.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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 23h 33m. 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 $538. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,274, and Qantas Airways, from $1,302. These flights start at 71% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Consider United Airlines, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ORD?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

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?

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Round-trip from	$1,387
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Cheapest in	August
Average price	$2,304

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53h 08m total
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Prices

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $1,349). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,456). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,549 and $2,422 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,387 on Air Canada (5 Oct–19 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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.

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All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Cathay Pacific

7.6

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Qantas Airways

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

United Airlines

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

American Airlines

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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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 23h 33m. 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 $538. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,274, and Qantas Airways, from $1,302. These flights start at 71% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $1,349). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,456). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$538	Average$1,487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,274	Average$2,009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,302	Average$1,599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,317	Average$1,532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,666	Average$1,951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,549 and $2,422 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,387 on Air Canada (5 Oct–19 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% 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?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,279.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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.

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Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,549 and $2,422 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,387 on Air Canada (5 Oct–19 Oct).