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$484+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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ORD — MEL
Jan 21 — Jan 281
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Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,134
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$484
(Mytrip)

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$1,514
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/143:17 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 48mQantas Airways
Fri 2/2112:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop22h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,134
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/82:14 pmORD - MEL
1 stop26h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/1512:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop24h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,136
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/178:50 amORD - MEL
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/258:15 amMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,141
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/91:20 pmORD - MEL
2 stops26h 15mIberia
Sun 3/2312:00 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 06mIberia
Deal found 1/16$1,165
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/218:25 pmORD - MEL
1 stop44h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 2/274:20 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop19h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/14$1,184
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:50 pmORD - MEL
2 stops32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/189:50 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops52h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,304
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/163:40 pmORD - MEL
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Fri 3/216:40 amMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 1/15$1,344
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 2/114:55 pmORD - MEL
2 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Tue 2/251:35 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops22h 42mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,370

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne within your budget

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 January 16, 2025.

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/14

3:17 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 48m

Melbourne

Fri 2/21

12:00 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop22h 17m

$1,134

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

2:14 pm-9:30 am

1 stop26h 16m

Melbourne

Sat 2/15

12:00 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop24h 33m

$1,136

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

8:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 2/25

8:15 am-2:19 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$1,141

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

1:20 pm-7:35 am

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 3/23

12:00 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$1,165

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

8:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop44h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 2/27

4:20 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop19h 58m

$1,184

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/10

11:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 2/17

10:40 pm-10:10 am

2 stops52h 30m

$1,316

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/16

3:40 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 3/21

6:40 am-2:39 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$1,344

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

4:55 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 2/25

1:35 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$1,370

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

9:16 am-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$484

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/22

2:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$500

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 10, 2025.

Booking 18 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 January 16, 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.

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 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 Airport 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 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 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 January 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific from Chicago to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.1
Very good
187 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2

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
823 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2

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
820 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2

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 Airport round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,134, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Iberia. Qantas Airways is currently priced 20% 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 cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $501. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 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 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,032Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,097Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,114Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,181Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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