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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $746

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 February 2026.

Fri 27/309:10
MEL
-
STL
2 stops27h 32m
Delta
Sun 5/414:12
STL
-
MEL
2 stops50h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/2$1,275
Wed 18/309:10
MEL
-
STL
2 stops23h 57m
Delta
Wed 25/310:12
STL
-
MEL
2 stops28h 48m
Delta
Deal found 31/1$1,279
Fri 27/310:30
MEL
-
STL
2 stops26h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 5/408:30
STL
-
MEL
1 stop32h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,313
Sat 28/312:00
MEL
-
STL
1 stop27h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 5/414:19
STL
-
MEL
2 stops25h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,351
Wed 18/316:05
MEL
-
STL
1 stop22h 53m
American Airlines
Wed 25/307:00
STL
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,356
Sat 28/316:05
MEL
-
STL
1 stop19h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 4/407:03
STL
-
MEL
1 stop30h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,381
Thu 5/307:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 31m
Air Canada
Wed 22/415:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/2$1,420
Thu 19/307:15
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 26m
Air Canada
Thu 26/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/2$1,442
Thu 19/307:15
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,474
Tue 17/310:35
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 48m
Air New Zealand
Tue 24/314:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops26h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$1,488
Thu 5/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 37m
American Airlines
Wed 22/412:30
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop25h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,498
Tue 17/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 24/319:04
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,504

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,275

One-way from

$746

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,486
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/3-5/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 04m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($47 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Illinois that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Illinois

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Return

Price

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

09:10-20:42

2 stops27h 32m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

14:12-07:50

2 stops50h 38m

$1,275

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

10:30-21:23

2 stops26h 53m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

08:30-08:15

1 stop32h 45m

$1,313

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

12:00-23:58

1 stop27h 58m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

14:19-06:45

2 stops25h 26m

$1,351

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-22:58

1 stop22h 53m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 25/3

07:00-05:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,356

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

16:05-19:42

1 stop19h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/4

07:03-06:00

1 stop30h 57m

$1,381

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

11:30-14:55

1 stop20h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

12:43-07:30

2 stops27h 47m

$1,514

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

12:00-17:02

1 stop21h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

16:00-08:30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,520

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

12:00-17:02

1 stop21h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/3

16:00-09:00

2 stops25h 00m

$1,589

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

07:10-14:41

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

15:35-15:35

2 stops31h 00m

$1,593

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

11:30-14:55

1 stop20h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

21:15-09:00

1 stop43h 45m

$1,595

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $871). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,523). 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 2 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,231 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,212 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,676 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 26h 53m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,313. The distance from Melbourne to Illinois is about 15255 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 ($772), American Airlines ($1,002), and United Airlines ($1,195).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $871). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,523). 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,102Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,109Average$1,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,266Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,267Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,463Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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