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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $996

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or May, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,816

One-way from

$996

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,986
15/5-28/5
  • 15/5-28/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 73h 03m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 21m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($560 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 April 2025.

Thu 15/518:59ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/506:00MEL - ORD
3 stops39h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,816
Tue 4/1115:24ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 56mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1115:05MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,897
Wed 22/1023:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1120:40MEL - ORD
2 stops38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,068
Wed 22/1014:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Wed 12/1108:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$2,155
Wed 20/817:45ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 50mANA
Mon 25/817:30MEL - ORD
2 stops54h 10mANA
Deal found 14/4$2,169
Mon 23/617:51ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 16/711:55MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,234
Thu 6/1114:40ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/4$2,267
Wed 4/614:33ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/610:55MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,277
Fri 6/615:35ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/612:05MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$2,571
Wed 20/819:05ORD - MEL
2 stops43h 40mJapan Airlines
Mon 25/807:25MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,690
Sun 11/519:13ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 42mFiji Airways
Sun 18/523:35MEL - ORD
2 stops37h 57mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,695

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

18:59-19:20

2 stops33h 21m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

06:00-06:42

3 stops39h 42m

$1,816

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/6

09:59-06:45

1 stop29h 46m

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

11:55-17:42

1 stop20h 47m

$2,125

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

15:40-12:20

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

06:00-19:29

3 stops28h 29m

$2,160

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/8

17:45-13:35

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

17:30-08:40

2 stops54h 10m

$2,169

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/6

17:51-06:45

1 stop21h 54m

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

11:55-20:58

2 stops24h 03m

$2,234

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/6

12:51-07:30

1 stop27h 39m

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

09:30-14:39

1 stop20h 09m

$2,277

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

23:45-14:25

1 stop29h 40m

$2,342

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

15:35-07:30

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

12:05-23:04

2 stops25h 59m

$2,571

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/5

13:58-06:45

2 stops25h 47m

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

09:45-15:44

1 stop20h 59m

$2,589

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/5

15:00-05:00

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

09:45-15:44

1 stop20h 59m

$2,597

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 11 April 2025.

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 22 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 15 April 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
841 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,871 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($2,125), Air Canada ($2,160), and ANA ($2,169) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are Philippine Airlines ($1,265), Qantas Airways ($1,289), and American Airlines ($1,349).

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

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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