Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Melbourne (MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Wed., 1 Oct. - Wed., 29 Oct.
ORD
Chicago
AVV
Melbourne
AU$1,558 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$1,558
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 1 Oct. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Wed., 29 Oct., priced at AU$1,558 found 5 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 1 Oct. - Wed., 29 Oct.
ORD
Chicago
AVV
Melbourne
AU$1,558 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$1,558
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 1 Oct. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Wed., 29 Oct., priced at AU$1,558 found 5 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 1 Oct. - Wed., 29 Oct.
ORD
Chicago
AVV
Melbourne
AU$1,593 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$1,593
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 1 Oct. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Wed., 29 Oct., priced at AU$1,593 found 5 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 1 Oct. - Wed., 29 Oct.
ORD
Chicago
AVV
Melbourne
AU$1,594 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$1,594
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 1 Oct. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Wed., 29 Oct., priced at AU$1,594 found 5 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun., 10 Aug. - Tue., 19 Aug.
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,610 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$1,610
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 10 Aug. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Tue., 19 Aug., priced at AU$1,610 found 5 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed., 3 Dec. - Fri., 13 Feb.
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,167 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,167
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed., 3 Dec. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Fri., 13 Feb., priced at AU$2,167 found 3 days ago
Fiji Airways
Tue., 13 May - Sat., 17 May
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,178 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,178
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue., 13 May from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Sat., 17 May, priced at AU$2,178 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun., 3 Aug. - Sun., 24 Aug.
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,237 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,237
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 3 Aug. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Sun., 24 Aug., priced at AU$2,237 found 3 days ago
United
Mon., 1 Sep. - Wed., 17 Sep.
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,264 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,264
Return
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon., 1 Sep. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Wed., 17 Sep., priced at AU$2,264 found 4 days ago
Air Canada
Tue., 3 Jun. - Tue., 17 Jun.
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,313 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,313
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue., 3 Jun. from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Tue., 17 Jun., priced at AU$2,313 found 3 days ago
Flight from Chicago to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Avalon
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
AU$1,557
Distance
15510 km

Your quick guide to flights from Chicago to Melbourne

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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Melbourne

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$1,558 to AU$2,313, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Chicago to Melbourne around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Melbourne is normally in October.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Tullamarine Airport?
Pack your bags, because round-trip flights from ORD to MEL start from AU$1,558. That’s based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can rise quickly, so book today to nab the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from O'Hare Airport to MEL?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from O'Hare Airport to MEL that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for ORD to Tullamarine Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from ORD to MEL?
You’ll have 15 600 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Chicago to Melbourne route. Dress in comfy clothes and consider taking earplugs and a sleep mask.
Which airlines fly direct from ORD to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
If you want to fly straight from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL), you’ll need to book a flight with at least one stop. Unfortunately, there aren’t any airlines that fly directly between these airports.
Are ORD to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to pick up a great last-minute deal from O’Hare Airport to Tullamarine Airport, but it’s also possible to miss out altogether! As many airlines release seats up to 12 months in advance, it’s worth keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to pounce when you see a good bargain. Expedia compares air carrier prices and updates flight deals regularly, so you can rest easy knowing you’re always getting the latest offers.
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