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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $648

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or April, booked 88 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,337

One-way from

$648

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,847
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/3-2/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 02m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • Chicago to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Fri 21/313:51ORD - MEL
2 stops23h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/408:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,337
Wed 26/209:50ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 10/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop27h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,392
Sat 15/320:20ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/317:30MEL - ORD
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,524
Tue 12/818:53ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 37mFiji Airways
Sat 30/813:30MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,035
Mon 7/411:25ORD - MEL
2 stops40h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 14/420:50MEL - ORD
2 stops51h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,052
Thu 1/507:35ORD - MEL
2 stops36h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/608:35MEL - ORD
2 stops30h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$2,247
Mon 14/417:50ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/410:55MEL - ORD
1 stop27h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,259
Wed 22/1016:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$2,289
Mon 2/614:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Tue 5/806:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$2,524
Thu 1/512:06ORD - MEL
3 stops53h 34mChina Southern
Fri 6/610:20MEL - ORD
2 stops33h 47mChina Southern
Deal found 21/2$2,540
Sun 10/817:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 50mANA
Mon 1/917:30MEL - ORD
2 stops54h 10mANA
Deal found 20/2$2,582

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/3

13:51-05:40

2 stops23h 49m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

08:00-15:13

2 stops23h 13m

$1,337

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/8

11:50-06:40

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

10:00-23:57

2 stops28h 57m

$1,480

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/3

20:20-07:35

1 stop43h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

17:30-15:55

2 stops38h 25m

$1,524

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

18:53-11:30

2 stops25h 37m

Melbourne

Sat 30/8

13:30-21:00

2 stops22h 30m

$2,035

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/4

11:25-18:55

2 stops40h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

20:50-09:40

2 stops51h 50m

$2,052

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

07:35-10:50

2 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

08:35-00:13

2 stops30h 38m

$2,247

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

17:50-07:30

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

10:55-23:27

1 stop27h 32m

$2,259

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/4

16:00-22:15

1 stop39h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

23:45-14:25

1 stop29h 40m

$2,298

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/6

14:00-11:35

3 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

06:00-14:49

2 stops23h 49m

$2,524

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

12:06-08:40

3 stops53h 34m

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

10:20-05:07

2 stops33h 47m

$2,540

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne

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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 14 February 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 88 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Japan Airlines and Fiji Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,696 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,337), Qantas Airways ($1,480), and Fiji Airways ($2,035) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Qantas Airways ($648), American Airlines ($651), and ANA ($655).

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  • 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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