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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $725

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,319

One-way from

$725

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,998
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/2-2/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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25/2
  • 25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 41m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Mon 23/211:30MEL - STL
2 stops25h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/311:25STL - MEL
2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,319
Sat 21/213:00MEL - STL
1 stop20h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 28/209:55STL - MEL
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,324
Sun 22/211:30MEL - STL
2 stops28h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/309:55STL - MEL
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,327
Mon 16/212:00MEL - STL
1 stop28h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 27/209:35STL - MEL
1 stop26h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,374
Tue 17/307:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
Sat 21/315:35ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,506
Mon 19/112:00MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/214:50ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,507
Tue 19/508:35MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 53mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/516:40ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$1,509
Mon 19/116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/211:56ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,513
Tue 20/113:00MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/118:29ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,525
Fri 13/307:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
Fri 27/315:35ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,551
Sun 22/207:10MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 31mAir Canada
Sun 1/315:35ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,580
Sun 22/212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/321:13ORD - MEL
1 stop38h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,586

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

11:30-21:05

2 stops26h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/3

17:25-10:00

1 stop23h 35m

$1,319

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

11:30-20:26

2 stops25h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 27/2

18:45-10:00

2 stops46h 15m

$1,319

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

11:30-22:14

3 stops27h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 28/2

16:30-10:00

2 stops24h 30m

$1,324

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

11:30-22:59

2 stops28h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/3

09:55-10:00

2 stops31h 05m

$1,327

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

12:00-23:59

1 stop28h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/3

11:46-05:00

1 stop24h 14m

$1,374

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

12:00-23:59

1 stop28h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 27/2

09:35-05:00

1 stop26h 25m

$1,374

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

12:00-17:59

2 stops22h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

14:50-09:30

2 stops25h 40m

$1,507

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

12:00-22:09

2 stops27h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

06:54-05:00

1 stop29h 06m

$1,513

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

11:30-18:46

2 stops24h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/1

12:45-10:00

2 stops28h 15m

$1,525

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

07:10-14:41

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

15:35-14:15

2 stops29h 40m

$1,580

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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 $906). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,582). 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.

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 9 January 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
567 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,095 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
567 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Illinois can take about 22h 59m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,507. The distance from Melbourne to Illinois is about 15546 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 ($815), American Airlines ($1,042), and United Airlines ($1,242).

  • 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 - Chicago Midway or Melbourne - Lambert-St Louis, as they are the most popular.

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

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    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 $906). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,582). 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,019Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,146Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$2,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,316Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,319Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,521Average$2,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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