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$548+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Melbourne

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
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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 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 (ME1). 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 March 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,011
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$548
(Mytrip)

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March

Average price

$980
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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 March 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/811:45 amORD - MEL
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1512:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops32h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,042
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/223:40 pmORD - AVV
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/126:00 amAVV - ORD
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,179
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/233:35 pmORD - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Wed 7/166:00 amMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$1,191
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops26h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 5/1712:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops22h 29mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,273
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/108:40 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,307
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/235:51 pmORD - MEL
1 stop21h 54mQantas Airways
Wed 7/163:05 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop20h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/239:59 amORD - MEL
1 stop29h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/1611:55 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops31h 45mDelta
Wed 12/3110:25 amMEL - ORD
2 stops30h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/25$1,435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2512:51 pmORD - MEL
2 stops28h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/310:55 amMEL - ORD
1 stop21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,444
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/12:40 pmORD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1012:45 amMEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/25$1,455
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:13 pmORD - AVV
2 stops25h 52mQantas Airways
Tue 1/68:55 pmAVV - ORD
2 stops37h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/25$2,080

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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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne that are best for you.

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

11:45 am-11:30 am

3 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 5/15

12:55 pm-6:42 am

2 stops32h 47m

$1,042

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/23

3:35 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-2:49 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$1,191

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

6:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 5/17

12:55 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$1,273

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/23

5:51 pm-6:45 am

1 stop21h 54m

Melbourne

Wed 7/16

3:05 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$1,343

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/23

9:59 am-6:45 am

1 stop29h 46m

Melbourne

Wed 7/16

11:55 am-8:58 pm

2 stops24h 03m

$1,412

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

12:51 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 24m

Melbourne

Tue 6/3

10:55 am-5:02 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$1,444

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

4:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 4/28

7:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,470

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

11:25 am-7:25 pm

1 stop41h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 5/10

9:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop51h 20m

$1,502

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

4:55 pm-4:05 pm

3 stops32h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-11:05 pm

3 stops32h 05m

$1,587

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

3:15 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 5/17

11:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop22h 43m

$1,649

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

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 March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne 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.

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 ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from Chicago to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. 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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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 New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
835 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne round-trip from $1,191. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Fiji Airways, from $1,273, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,307. Air Canada is 8% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $933. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne for a low price.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne.

  • 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 5 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$769Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,191Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,204Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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