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.

American Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,668 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$1,668
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at AU$1,668 found 6 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 25 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$1,848 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$1,848
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 25 Jan from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Mon, 9 Feb, priced at AU$1,848 found 6 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,206 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$2,206
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at AU$2,206 found 6 hours ago
Delta
Wed, 10 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,210 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,210
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Sun, 18 Jan, priced at AU$2,210 found 3 days ago
United
Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,230 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$2,230
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, 7 Dec from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Sun, 21 Dec, priced at AU$2,230 found 4 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Mon, 26 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,392 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$2,392
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at AU$2,392 found 6 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, 9 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,773 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,773
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 9 Feb from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at AU$2,773 found 3 days ago
Japan Airlines
Sun, 2 Nov - Tue, 4 Nov
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$2,978 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,978
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Sun, 2 Nov from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at AU$2,978 found 2 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Sat, 21 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$3,031 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$3,031
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sat, 21 Mar from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Tue, 31 Mar, priced at AU$3,031 found 12 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Mon, 26 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
ORD
Chicago
MEL
Melbourne
AU$4,219 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$4,219
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Chicago to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Feb, priced at AU$4,219 found 6 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Melbourne (MEL)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$1,241 - AU$2,696 per traveller.

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$1,668. 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.

Travel information

Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, United
Return price
AU$1,668
Distance
15464 km

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