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$617+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Melbourne are usually found in June or September, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,135
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$617
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$895
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Melbourne
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/62:15 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,135
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/192:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,232
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:25 amORD - MEL
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/28:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops31h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,236
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:16 pmORD - MEL
2 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/277:00 amMEL - ORD
2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,251
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:25 amORD - MEL
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,256
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/92:35 pmORD - MEL
2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/1310:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/13$1,288
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Mon 11/36:35 amORD - MEL
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1612:10 pmMEL - ORD
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,301
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:25 amORD - MEL
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2612:10 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,307
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:30 pmORD - MEL
2 stops26h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/44:50 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops43h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/13$1,311
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:50 amORD - MEL
2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/1210:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,312

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 9/26

8:00 am-6:01 am

2 stops37h 01m

$1,498

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

9:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop31h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

11:30 am-11:14 pm

2 stops28h 44m

$1,510

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

6:17 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 13m

Melbourne

Tue 1/13

12:00 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop24h 31m

$1,534

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

9:07 pm-10:00 am

1 stop43h 53m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

11:30 am-8:25 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,543

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

3:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 1/9

1:00 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$1,556

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

6:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 1/10

1:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop27h 14m

$1,556

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

3:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops25h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

11:30 am-11:14 pm

2 stops28h 44m

$1,560

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

3:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 11/3

3:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,574

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

8:20 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

10:55 pm-10:05 am

2 stops52h 10m

$1,577

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

4:40 pm-9:15 am

2 stops24h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 10/29

10:30 am-4:58 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$1,600

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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 round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne 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
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    United Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in just under 22h 13m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 37m. The distance from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is about 9660 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Fiji Airways, at $772, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Fiji Airways is currently priced 36% 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 O'Hare Intl to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,264Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,452Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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