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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $870

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
13 2월 — 20 2월1
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 14 1월 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,318

One-way from

$870

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,999
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/2-5/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 24m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($58 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 14 1월 2026.

목 26/213:00
MEL
-
STL
1 stop20h 44m
United Airlines
목 5/306:51
STL
-
MEL
1 stop34h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,318
토 28/211:30
MEL
-
STL
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
토 7/314:50
STL
-
MEL
2 stops25h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,320
토 28/212:00
MEL
-
STL
1 stop28h 59m
American Airlines
토 7/307:00
STL
-
MEL
1 stop29h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,369
금 6/212:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 16m
Air New Zealand
금 20/214:33
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops25h 52m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/1$1,427
월 16/207:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 31m
Air Canada
토 28/215:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/1$1,493
화 17/306:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 11m
Air Canada
토 21/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/1$1,496
목 19/307:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
월 23/315:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,512
월 16/221:00
MEL
-
ORD
3 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
토 28/215:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,517
월 16/211:30
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 25m
United Airlines
토 28/220:07
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,518
월 19/113:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 57m
United Airlines
월 2/212:53
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,520
수 18/210:35
MEL
-
STL
2 stops28h 39m
Air New Zealand
월 23/206:00
STL
-
MEL
2 stops35h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$1,520
화 24/310:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops22h 30m
United Airlines
월 6/416:03
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,521

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Illinois that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

목 26/2

11:30-21:40

2 stops27h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

목 5/3

14:50-10:00

2 stops26h 10m

$1,318

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

토 28/2

11:30-21:05

2 stops26h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

토 7/3

14:50-09:30

2 stops25h 40m

$1,320

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

토 28/2

12:00-23:59

1 stop28h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

토 7/3

07:00-05:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,369

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

금 6/2

12:10-21:26

2 stops26h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

금 20/2

14:33-09:25

2 stops25h 52m

$1,427

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

월 16/2

07:10-14:41

2 stops24h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

토 28/2

15:35-14:15

2 stops29h 40m

$1,493

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

목 19/3

07:10-14:41

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

월 23/3

15:35-12:25

2 stops28h 50m

$1,512

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

월 16/2

21:00-19:45

3 stops39h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

토 28/2

15:35-14:15

2 stops29h 40m

$1,517

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

월 16/2

11:30-18:55

1 stop24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

토 28/2

20:07-09:30

1 stop44h 23m

$1,518

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

수 18/2

10:35-22:14

2 stops28h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

월 23/2

06:00-10:55

2 stops35h 55m

$1,520

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

화 24/3

12:00-17:02

1 stop21h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

월 6/4

14:30-07:30

2 stops26h 00m

$1,521

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/1

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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 14 1월 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
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
971 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
9,157 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
11,124 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
10,620 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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 26h 16m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,427. 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 ($816), American Airlines ($1,043), and United Airlines ($1,243).

  • 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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  • 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 14 1월 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,019Average$1,504FlexibilityNo 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$2,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,317Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,318Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,521Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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