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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,939. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$1,540 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,540, select.

Melbourne.$1,676 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,676, select.

Melbourne.$1,696 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with jetBlue and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,696, select.

Melbourne.$1,727 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,727, select.

Melbourne.$1,801 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,801, select.

Melbourne.$1,822 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,822, select.

Melbourne.$1,822 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,822, select.

Melbourne.$1,826 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,826, select.

Melbourne.$1,835 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,835, select.

Melbourne.$1,939 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,939, select.

Melbourne.$1,950 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,950, select.

Melbourne.$1,969 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jun, returning Sat, 3 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,969, select.

Melbourne.$1,995 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,995, select.

Melbourne.$2,035 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,035, select.

Melbourne.$2,136 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,136, select.

Melbourne.$2,159 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,159, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Chicago to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,540
Cheapest month to fly	February

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.

How much are return flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne is $1,540. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,540.

How many flights are there a week from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne?

As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Melbourne is usually February.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

If you're flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $1,540.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne on Monday, 22 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Melbourne?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne with?

Currently, Philippine Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne: what you need to know

The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 17 hours ahead of Chicago, where Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your ORD to Melbourne flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from ORD to Melbourne, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to ORD:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Melbourne

$787 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne flight. A return ticket right now is $1,540. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from ORD to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne ticket.
You don't need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ORD to Melbourne.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from ORD to Melbourne.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

After your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to stay just a quick drive from AVV. Switch to relaxation mode at Corio Bay Motel after your ORD to Melbourne flight.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at AVV will help you stay within budget.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

Jump off your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne and go straight to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB).
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your break by staying at a hotel near MEB after your ORD to Melbourne flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or just take a moment to get your bearings in a new city at:
Rental providers sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so book your vehicle from MEB in advance of your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.

Best time to go to Melbourne

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).

More about Melbourne

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne:
Melbourne's Gardens and Flinders Street Railway Station are just two of the top attractions to add to your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Melbourne Park.

Explore more of Australia

Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 451 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Launceston is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.