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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $641

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
30 nov — 7 dic1
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 31 ottobre 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,413

One-way from

$641

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,795
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/11-5/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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26/11
  • 26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($407 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 31 ottobre 2025.

ven 21/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand
ven 5/1210:45ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/10$1,413
dom 21/1211:30MEL - STL
2 stops41h 57mUnited Airlines
mer 28/115:11STL - MEL
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,421
ven 14/1106:05MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
ven 28/1113:10ORD - MEL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,482
lun 17/1116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 16mQantas Airways
mer 10/1213:15ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$1,556
mar 18/1112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
mar 9/1218:17ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/10$1,562
lun 17/1116:05MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 25mAmerican Airlines
mer 10/1208:11ORD - MEL
1 stop27h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,576
mar 18/1112:00MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 53mAmerican Airlines
mar 9/1212:05ORD - MEL
2 stops23h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,582
ven 14/1116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 35mQantas Airways
ven 28/1113:23ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/10$1,622
ven 14/1112:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
ven 28/1112:45ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/10$1,635
ven 5/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
lun 19/106:00MDW - MEL
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Deal found 31/10$2,429
dom 21/1212:00MEL - STL
1 stop28h 51mQantas Airways
mer 28/111:55STL - MEL
1 stop24h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/10$2,683
dom 21/1213:30MEL - STL
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
mer 28/117:12STL - MEL
2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$3,464

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Melbourne

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ven 21/11

12:10-23:10

2 stops28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 5/12

10:45-10:55

2 stops31h 10m

$1,413

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

sab 17/1

08:00-19:30

3 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 20/2

15:40-15:35

2 stops30h 55m

$1,520

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

lun 17/11

16:05-21:21

1 stop22h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer 10/12

13:15-05:00

1 stop22h 45m

$1,556

MelbourneBloomington

MEL - BMI

MELBMI

Melbourne

gio 26/3

12:00-10:39

2 stops38h 39m

Bloomington-Normal

lun 30/3

16:47-06:45

2 stops45h 58m

$1,556

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

lun 17/11

16:05-21:30

2 stops22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer 10/12

08:11-05:00

1 stop27h 49m

$1,576

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ven 21/11

16:05-15:28

1 stop40h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 5/12

13:15-05:00

1 stop22h 45m

$1,622

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

ven 14/11

12:10-20:25

2 stops25h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 28/11

12:45-09:25

2 stops27h 40m

$1,635

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

ven 6/3

11:30-16:52

2 stops22h 22m

Lambert-St Louis

mar 10/3

16:35-09:00

2 stops48h 25m

$1,648

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

sab 17/1

16:05-19:29

1 stop20h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 20/2

14:55-09:30

2 stops25h 35m

$1,705

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

sab 17/1

16:05-19:29

1 stop20h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 20/2

16:30-09:30

1 stop24h 00m

$1,705

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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 $924). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,692). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 ottobre 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Illinois in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 31 ottobre 2025.
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
520 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
926 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,384 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Illinois can take about 22h 16m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,556. 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 - Chicago Midway or Melbourne - Bloomington-Normal, 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 $924). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,692). 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 31 ottobre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,070Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,169Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,343Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,546Average$2,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,180Average$3,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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