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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$1,748
Typical prices: $1,635-$2,191
Air New Zealand
Thu 10/9Wed 16/9
MEL - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$807
Typical prices: $1,577-$2,276
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/11
MEL - ORD • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and O'Hare Intl. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,381 (return)
Nadi (NAN)
Shortest trip • 17h 00m (one-way)
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August
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl (MEL-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 23:27MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 17m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
Air New Zealand Logo
15:48 - 13:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
30h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl
$1,748Air New Zealand
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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12:10 - 21:32MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 22m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
Air New Zealand Logo
16:00 - 10:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 55m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl
$1,748Air New Zealand
Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:25 - 13:55MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 07:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
47h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$2,191Cathay Pacific
Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 13:55MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:15 - 23:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
38h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$2,194Cathay Pacific
Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 08:35MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:45 - 14:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
52h 50m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,249Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 15:40MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 20:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
38h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
$2,275Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 17:05MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
16:20 - 08:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,473United Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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10:55 - 22:00MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 05m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
18:20 - 08:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
22h 55m1 stop San Francisco
$2,975United Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
American Airlines Logo
14:05 - 23:30MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
18:00 - 10:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
24h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$3,479American Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 23:30MEL  Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 45m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
10:45 - 05:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne
27h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$23,893American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are above average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $1,326 and $1,387 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,748 on Air New Zealand (10 Sept–16 Sept).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $1,347 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,481 and $2,457 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$807
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $807 for a one-way ticket and $1,748 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Chicago, Air New Zealand or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Chicago are Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,543 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,972 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Melbourne (MEL)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)