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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $693

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Fri 8/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/507:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,551
Wed 6/520:30
MEL
-
STL
3 stops38h 39m
Air Canada
Wed 13/514:15
STL
-
MEL
3 stops30h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/4$1,573
Wed 6/509:45
MEL
-
STL
1 stop29h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 13/512:27
STL
-
MEL
1 stop25h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,596
Sat 23/513:35
MEL
-
STL
1 stop19h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sat 30/517:11
STL
-
MEL
1 stop20h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,603
Sat 23/509:45
MEL
-
STL
2 stops22h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 30/513:45
STL
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,610
Wed 6/510:55
MEL
-
STL
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 13/516:44
STL
-
MEL
2 stops23h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,612
Thu 21/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
3 stops46h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/506:55
ORD
-
MEL
3 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,620
Wed 6/510:00
MEL
-
STL
2 stops28h 35m
Delta
Wed 13/510:19
STL
-
MEL
2 stops30h 31m
Delta
Deal found 8/4$1,622
Wed 6/520:50
MEL
-
STL
3 stops38h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/514:15
STL
-
MEL
3 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,640
Fri 29/506:00
MEL
-
STL
3 stops45h 06m
Air Canada
Tue 2/614:15
STL
-
MEL
3 stops29h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/4$1,656
Sat 23/506:00
MEL
-
STL
3 stops45h 06m
Air Canada
Sat 30/507:05
STL
-
MEL
3 stops37h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/4$1,821
Fri 8/509:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop35h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/507:15
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,966

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,551

One-way from

$693

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,967
8/5-15/5
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 19m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 03m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($176 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

10:55-22:30

2 stops26h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 13/5

16:44-07:30

2 stops23h 46m

$1,612

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

06:00-12:06

3 stops45h 06m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/6

14:15-11:05

3 stops29h 50m

$1,656

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

10:00-18:33

2 stops23h 33m

Chicago Midway

Wed 27/5

13:22-07:50

2 stops27h 28m

$2,081

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-18:05

2 stops23h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

07:35-07:50

1 stop33h 15m

$2,081

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:00-21:09

2 stops26h 09m

Chicago Midway

Fri 29/5

12:53-07:50

2 stops27h 57m

$2,085

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-18:33

2 stops23h 33m

Chicago Midway

Thu 21/5

18:36-07:50

2 stops46h 14m

$2,085

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:00-20:14

2 stops25h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

12:30-07:50

2 stops28h 20m

$2,085

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

09:45-05:59

1 stop35h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

07:15-06:45

1 stop32h 30m

$2,121

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-21:26

2 stops26h 26m

Chicago Midway

Fri 15/5

12:53-07:50

2 stops27h 57m

$2,123

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

14:30-05:59

2 stops30h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

21:13-06:45

1 stop42h 32m

$2,230

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $957). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,054). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,268 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,561 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,564 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Illinois can take about 23h 33m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,081. The distance from Melbourne to Illinois is about 15554 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Illinois are Qantas Airways ($682), American Airlines ($990), and United Airlines ($1,031).

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Illinois, consider Melbourne - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Melbourne - Lambert-St Louis or Melbourne - Chicago Midway, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $957). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,054). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$957Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,088Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,150Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,233Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,444Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,449Average$1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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