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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois from $741

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/309:10
MEL
-
STL
2 stops24h 43m
Delta
Fri 20/307:03
STL
-
MEL
2 stops31h 57m
Delta
Deal found 27/1$1,272
Wed 25/210:10
MEL
-
STL
2 stops31h 15m
Delta
Wed 4/314:22
STL
-
MEL
2 stops24h 38m
Delta
Deal found 27/1$1,277
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
STL
2 stops24h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 19/306:51
STL
-
MEL
1 stop34h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,307
Fri 3/410:30
MEL
-
STL
2 stops38h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 14/416:49
STL
-
MEL
2 stops24h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,308
Wed 25/211:30
MEL
-
STL
3 stops27h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 4/316:28
STL
-
MEL
2 stops24h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,316
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
STL
1 stop27h 58m
American Airlines
Thu 19/318:50
STL
-
MEL
1 stop42h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,343
Sat 28/312:00
MEL
-
STL
1 stop27h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 4/407:03
STL
-
MEL
1 stop30h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,357
Sat 28/312:00
MEL
-
STL
1 stop27h 58m
Qantas Airways
Sat 4/416:13
STL
-
MEL
1 stop21h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/1$1,372
Thu 30/412:10
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Tue 5/516:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$1,485
Thu 29/112:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 11/206:54
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop29h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,487
Wed 11/316:05
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops21h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 18/319:29
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,493
Thu 29/111:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops22h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 11/215:59
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops24h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,508

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,272

One-way from

$741

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,927
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 54m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Illinois

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Return

Price

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-17:53

2 stops24h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 20/3

07:03-07:00

2 stops31h 57m

$1,272

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

10:10-00:25

2 stops31h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/3

14:22-08:00

2 stops24h 38m

$1,277

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:00-20:41

2 stops24h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 19/3

08:17-09:00

2 stops32h 43m

$1,307

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

10:30-09:25

2 stops38h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 14/4

16:49-08:15

2 stops24h 26m

$1,308

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-22:25

1 stop26h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 20/3

08:17-09:00

2 stops32h 43m

$1,311

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

11:30-22:14

3 stops27h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/3

16:28-09:30

2 stops24h 02m

$1,316

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

12:00-23:58

1 stop27h 58m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/4

07:03-06:00

1 stop30h 57m

$1,357

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:00-23:58

1 stop27h 58m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 19/3

06:38-09:30

1 stop34h 52m

$1,370

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

12:00-23:58

1 stop27h 58m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/4

11:46-06:45

2 stops27h 59m

$1,377

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

12:10-00:45

2 stops27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

16:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

$1,485

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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 Airport to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $874). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,527). 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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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 28 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
978 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,666 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 Airport to Illinois?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Illinois will take you 24h 41m. Melbourne Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 15255 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $816 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $1,005 and United Airlines from $1,198 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Illinois?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $874). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,527). 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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,105Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,112Average$1,874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,269Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,271Average$1,825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,467Average$1,982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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