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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $928

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
10 Jun — 17 Jun1
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 11 May 2026.

Sat 6/609:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sat 13/614:59
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop23h 01m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/5$1,316
Wed 27/513:35
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/615:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/5$1,317
Mon 1/609:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 22/608:05
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop31h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/5$1,322
Fri 5/609:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop29h 13m
Qantas Airways
Fri 12/618:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop43h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/5$1,326
Sat 16/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
American Airlines
Thu 11/612:04
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,333
Mon 11/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 19/515:03
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,334
Tue 19/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 2/606:51
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop32h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,335
Wed 10/610:55
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops22h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 17/616:45
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,337
Mon 1/609:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 22/617:10
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,341
Thu 11/609:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 56m
Qantas Airways
Thu 18/608:05
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop31h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/5$1,345
Fri 22/509:30
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 3/616:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,348

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 (ME1) 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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,316

One-way from

$928

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,395
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/6-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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9/8
  • 9/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 47m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 May 2026.
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Price

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

10:55-18:51

2 stops22h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/5

16:45-08:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,348

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:55-20:50

2 stops24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/5

18:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,348

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

10:55-16:42

1 stop20h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/8

10:25-08:15

1 stop30h 50m

$1,349

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:00-18:50

2 stops23h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/5

20:05-07:50

2 stops44h 45m

$1,359

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

09:30-20:44

1 stop26h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

14:30-08:15

1 stop26h 45m

$2,500

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

09:30-05:46

1 stop35h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/7

06:10-08:15

1 stop35h 05m

$2,730
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

13:30-06:17

2 stops31h 47m

$928

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

20:15-06:17

3 stops49h 02m

$986

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

22:35-14:48

2 stops32h 13m

$1,170

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

17:25-06:34

3 stops28h 09m

$1,210

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $262). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,999). 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 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 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,326 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,034 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,698 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,673 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
640 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Departing from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 22h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15546 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $576. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $931 and $1,059, respectively. These flights start at 66% 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?

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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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $262). Flying from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,999). 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 May 2026.
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American AirlinesCheapest$576Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$931Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,059Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,200Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,211Average$1,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,406Average$1,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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