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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois from $941

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,829

One-way from

$941

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,983
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 51m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
12/6
  • 12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 39m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($501 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

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 1 May 2025.

Wed 18/609:30MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/616:20ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,829
Mon 2/609:45MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 23mBritish Airways
Sun 15/616:56ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,854
Mon 2/609:45MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 23/618:53ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,921
Wed 28/512:55MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/606:10ORD - MEL
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,944
Mon 12/507:25MEL - ORD
2 stops38h 41mJapan Airlines
Mon 11/812:30ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,030
Thu 17/723:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 8/816:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$2,032
Mon 9/608:35MEL - ORD
2 stops35h 29mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/613:55ORD - MEL
2 stops39h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$2,068
Thu 9/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 45mAir Canada
Mon 20/1014:00ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$2,141
Thu 19/610:55MEL - STL
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/613:42STL - MEL
2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,144
Wed 20/815:05MEL - ORD
1 stop41h 13mQantas Airways
Sat 20/919:03ORD - MEL
1 stop42h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,168
Mon 2/621:20MEL - ORD
3 stops51h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/611:25ORD - MEL
2 stops53h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,704
Thu 13/1100:35MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 28/1118:50ORD - MEL
2 stops41h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,748

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Melbourne

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

10:55-17:02

1 stop21h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/6

14:33-08:15

1 stop26h 42m

$1,829

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

09:45-21:08

2 stops26h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/6

16:56-05:00

1 stop21h 04m

$1,854

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

09:45-19:38

1 stop24h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/6

18:53-10:20

2 stops24h 27m

$1,921

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

12:55-23:05

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

06:10-12:15

2 stops39h 05m

$1,944

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

07:25-07:06

2 stops38h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/8

12:30-05:45

1 stop26h 15m

$2,030

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

23:45-14:25

1 stop29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,032

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

08:35-05:04

2 stops35h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/6

13:55-20:35

2 stops39h 40m

$2,068

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

07:10-14:55

2 stops23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-13:05

3 stops31h 05m

$2,141

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

10:55-22:45

2 stops26h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 26/6

13:42-08:15

2 stops27h 33m

$2,144

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

15:05-17:18

1 stop41h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

19:03-05:00

1 stop42h 57m

$2,168

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois as you normally would.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 1 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Illinois one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,089 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $1,264 and Air Canada from $1,266 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to Illinois?

  • 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Discover the top 7 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 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,158Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,208Average$1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,465Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,615Average$2,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,680Average$2,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,046Average$2,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,238Average$2,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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