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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $810

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,382

One-way from

$810

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,859
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/1-9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 28m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($572 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Tue 27/115:10ORD - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 9/206:45MEL - ORD
2 stops30h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,382
Wed 25/216:45ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 6/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,383
Fri 20/220:45ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 27/206:45MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,391
Wed 21/118:40ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 25/206:45MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,392
Sat 21/221:21ORD - MEL
2 stops49h 14mQantas Airways
Sat 28/212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop28h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,398
Sat 7/316:49ORD - MEL
2 stops36h 56mQantas Airways
Thu 12/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,416
Tue 10/317:55ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 15/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop27h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,418
Sat 21/316:49ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 56mQantas Airways
Wed 8/409:45MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,425
Wed 21/118:40ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 11/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,462
Tue 17/317:55ORD - MEL
2 stops36h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 31/309:45MEL - ORD
1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,473

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

18:40-22:50

2 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

18:30-14:57

2 stops37h 27m

$1,812

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

14:33-09:25

2 stops25h 52m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:10-20:23

2 stops24h 13m

$1,816

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

15:35-12:35

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

20:30-14:43

2 stops33h 13m

$1,910

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

15:35-17:40

2 stops34h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

$1,913

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/3

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

$1,916

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

14:00-11:05

3 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

$1,916

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/3

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

19:40-19:58

2 stops39h 18m

$1,925

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

16:00-10:55

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

10:30-14:55

1 stop20h 25m

$1,959

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

07:00-09:30

2 stops34h 30m

$810

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

13:30-05:40

2 stops47h 10m

$846

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $733). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,433). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, such as Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne. 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Air Canada fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in about 25h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 18m. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 15546 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,309), offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. Qantas Airways is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $733). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,433). 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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