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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $1,417

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,992

One-way from

$1,417

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,856
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/5-6/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 32m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 29m total
  • Melbourne to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($393 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($137 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 3 April 2025.

Thu 10/412:55MEL - ORD
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/411:53ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,659
Thu 9/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 45mAir Canada
Mon 20/1015:40ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 1/4$1,765
Sat 10/518:55MEL - ORD
2 stops57h 08mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/814:26ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$1,992
Wed 18/610:55MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/621:40ORD - MEL
2 stops42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,058
Thu 8/523:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/816:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$2,151
Sat 17/521:20MEL - ORD
2 stops51h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 24/519:50ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,467
Wed 7/511:55MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 31mQantas Airways
Sat 9/818:20ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,488
Fri 9/518:25MEL - ORD
2 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/819:18ORD - MEL
2 stops66h 02mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,493
Sat 10/513:20MEL - ORD
2 stops43h 30mFinnair
Thu 7/821:30ORD - MEL
2 stops41h 45mFinnair
Deal found 1/4$2,587
Sun 20/415:05MEL - ORD
2 stops21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 27/413:35ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,752
Mon 12/513:45MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 47mFiji Airways
Fri 8/818:45ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,869
Thu 24/715:55MEL - ORD
2 stops39h 05mJapan Airlines
Sat 26/701:30ORD - MEL
2 stops40h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,982

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

18:55-13:03

2 stops57h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

14:26-10:50

2 stops29h 24m

$1,992

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

06:00-14:49

2 stops23h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/7

15:35-11:05

2 stops28h 30m

$1,994

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

10:55-17:02

1 stop21h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/6

21:40-07:30

2 stops42h 50m

$2,058

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

23:45-14:25

1 stop29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/8

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,151

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

17:10-14:43

2 stops36h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

16:00-11:35

3 stops52h 35m

$2,275

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

21:20-09:40

2 stops51h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/5

19:50-19:25

2 stops32h 35m

$2,467

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

11:55-17:26

1 stop20h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/8

18:20-05:00

1 stop43h 40m

$2,488

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

18:25-19:10

2 stops39h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

19:18-04:20

2 stops66h 02m

$2,493

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

13:20-17:50

2 stops43h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/8

21:30-06:15

2 stops41h 45m

$2,587

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

15:05-21:30

2 stops21h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/4

13:35-05:00

2 stops24h 25m

$2,752

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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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 28 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 80 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 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 3 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 3 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from Melbourne to Chicago have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,441 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
830 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $1,992. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $2,058 and $2,151, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,417. Users have also found prices from $1,439 and $1,441 on Air Canada and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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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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