Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $668

MEL — ORD
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Sat 24/1009:45 -
1 stop30h 45m
Sun 25/1012:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 6/9$1,359
Mon 5/1014:35 -
1 stop19h 45m
Mon 12/1015:20 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 7/9$1,412
Mon 5/1014:35 -
1 stop23h 24m
Mon 12/1011:31 -
2 stops25h 29m
Deal found 7/9$1,434
Fri 23/1007:10 -
2 stops23h 33m
Thu 29/1015:30 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 9/9$1,501
Sat 10/1009:45 -
1 stop30h 01m
Mon 12/1015:20 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/9$1,545
Fri 16/1009:45 -
1 stop30h 01m
Tue 20/1019:10 -
1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 8/9$1,556
Fri 23/1009:45 -
2 stops26h 58m
Fri 30/1014:31 -
2 stops26h 59m
Deal found 8/9$1,591
Fri 23/1009:45 -
1 stop30h 01m
Fri 30/1008:03 -
2 stops33h 27m
Deal found 8/9$1,595
Wed 21/1006:00 -
2 stops26h 45m
Sun 25/1015:30 -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 8/9$1,606
Sun 15/1107:10 -
2 stops24h 27m
Wed 25/1115:30 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 9/9$1,611
Sun 11/1007:10 -
2 stops23h 33m
Sun 25/1015:30 -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 9/9$1,625
Sat 17/1009:45 -
2 stops54h 14m
Wed 21/1006:05 -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 8/9$1,645

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Round-trip from

$1,359

One-way from

$668

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,254
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 24/10-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
22/10-31/12
  • 22/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($592 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - MDW Chicago Midway

MELMDW

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

14:20-23:43

3 stops49h 23m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$801

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,031

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

23:40-14:30

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,075

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,081

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

17:45-23:46

2 stops46h 01m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,090

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

11:55-18:57

3 stops47h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,124
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

12:45-18:05

1 stop22h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,136

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

18:15-15:05

2 stops36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,255

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

15:25-13:55

2 stops37h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,374

MelbourneBloomington

MEL Melbourne - BMI Bloomington-Normal

MELBMI

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

09:45-23:59

2 stops54h 14m

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 21/10

06:05-05:00

1 stop30h 55m

$1,645

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $1,334). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,949). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Illinois flights typically cost between $1,600 and $2,279 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,359 on American Airlines (24 Oct–25 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Illinois can take about 27h 33m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,315. The distance from Melbourne to Illinois is about 15554 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $1,334). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,949). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$579Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,216Average$1,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,298Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,302Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,648Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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