Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $1,558

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
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 11 December 2025.

Fri 19/1213:00MEL - ORD
1 stop27h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/122:10ORD - MEL
1 stop42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,591
Mon 15/1211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1221:10ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,330
Mon 15/1211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop28h 29mVirgin Australia
Sun 28/1212:45ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/12$2,719
Fri 19/1206:05MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/115:35ORD - MEL
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$3,566
Mon 15/1208:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 31mAir Canada
Sun 28/1214:00ORD - MEL
3 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 9/12$4,464
Fri 19/1208:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 31mAir Canada
Sat 3/114:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 9/12$4,721
Mon 15/1218:30MEL - ORD
3 stops46h 29mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 28/1206:00ORD - MEL
3 stops42h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 9/12$5,371
Fri 12/1212:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 18/1212:45ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$5,482
Fri 12/1208:40MEL - ORD
1 stop45h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 18/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12$6,005

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 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,558

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,569
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($419 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 11 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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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

08:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

15:35-14:15

2 stops29h 40m

$1,558

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

12:10-22:42

2 stops25h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

16:40-10:55

2 stops27h 15m

$1,560

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

13:00-19:50

1 stop23h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

20:10-09:30

1 stop44h 20m

$1,591

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:00-19:45

3 stops28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-13:05

2 stops29h 30m

$1,648

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

16:05-21:35

2 stops21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

09:25-05:00

1 stop27h 35m

$1,650

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

06:05-14:41

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

15:35-16:40

2 stops32h 05m

$1,659

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

13:00-18:48

1 stop22h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

13:00-10:00

2 stops28h 00m

$1,665

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

13:00-21:32

1 stop25h 32m

$2,119

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

18:30-06:05

3 stops52h 35m

$3,488

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

07:30-19:45

3 stops29h 15m

$3,515

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 5 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 $913). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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 11 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.

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

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 11 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

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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 31m. 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 $689. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,028, and Air New Zealand, from $1,155. These flights start at 60% 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.

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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.

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    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 $913). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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 11 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,041Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,155Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,162Average$2,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,326Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,533Average$1,967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,154Average$2,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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