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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $898

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 18 July 2026.

Wed 5/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 15m
Qantas Airways
Mon 17/815:22
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,308
Mon 3/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 23m
Qantas Airways
Sat 22/811:49
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/7$1,312
Mon 10/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sat 29/811:49
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,319
Fri 14/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 15m
Qantas Airways
Fri 21/821:06
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop42h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,322
Sun 2/811:30
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 37m
Qantas Airways
Wed 19/821:06
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop42h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,323
Mon 3/813:35
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 09m
Qantas Airways
Sat 29/817:16
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 29m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,328
Sat 15/809:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/915:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,331
Fri 17/709:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 1/808:10
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop31h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,332
Fri 24/709:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 27m
American Airlines
Sun 2/812:29
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,343
Fri 28/809:45
MEL
-
STL
1 stop28h 14m
American Airlines
Fri 4/915:32
STL
-
MEL
2 stops24h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,564
Fri 28/810:00
MEL
-
STL
2 stops29h 41m
Delta
Fri 4/906:20
STL
-
MEL
2 stops34h 30m
Delta
Deal found 14/7$1,590
Sun 30/809:00
MEL
-
STL
2 stops24h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 6/918:45
STL
-
MEL
2 stops24h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,647

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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,308

One-way from

$898

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,545
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 38m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 16m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 18 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

09:45-15:54

1 stop21h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/9

15:20-06:45

1 stop24h 25m

$1,331
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

09:30-14:35

1 stop20h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

15:56-07:30

2 stops24h 34m

$1,362

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

10:55-20:40

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/8

16:45-08:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,362

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

09:45-15:54

1 stop21h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/9

17:13-09:30

2 stops25h 17m

$1,371

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

10:55-20:40

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

15:48-08:15

2 stops25h 27m

$1,375

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

20:45-20:24

3 stops38h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/8

08:55-11:35

3 stops35h 40m

$1,709

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

09:45-22:59

1 stop28h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/9

06:00-06:45

1 stop33h 45m

$1,903

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

06:00-21:58

3 stops30h 58m

Chicago Midway

Thu 17/9

07:25-11:05

3 stops36h 40m

$2,158

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

06:00-22:59

2 stops31h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 17/8

15:32-11:40

2 stops29h 08m

$2,160

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

12:45-16:50

1 stop21h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

08:40-10:30

1 stop32h 50m

$2,511

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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 $1,452). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,826). 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?

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

Booking 29 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

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 18 July 2026.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,828 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 20h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,362. The distance from Melbourne to Illinois is about 15546 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,452). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,826). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$598Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,039Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,231Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,257Average$1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,704Average$1,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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