Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois from $739

MEL — ORD
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Mon 5/1006:15 -
2 stops24h 28m
Mon 19/1015:40 -
2 stops28h 40m
Deal found 12/9$1,381
Mon 5/1006:15 -
2 stops24h 28m
Mon 26/1015:30 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 10/9$1,430
Mon 5/1020:30 -
3 stops41h 36m
Mon 26/1012:50 -
3 stops31h 45m
Deal found 10/9$1,474
Sun 11/1007:10 -
2 stops28h 56m
Mon 26/1015:30 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 11/9$1,499
Mon 26/1022:45 -
2 stops26h 47m
Mon 2/1119:06 -
1 stop40h 54m
Deal found 11/9$1,502
Fri 23/1007:10 -
2 stops23h 33m
Thu 29/1015:30 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 9/9$1,510
Mon 26/1022:45 -
2 stops26h 33m
Mon 2/1114:54 -
2 stops26h 41m
Deal found 11/9$1,519
Sun 11/1007:10 -
2 stops23h 33m
Mon 26/1015:30 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 11/9$1,531
Thu 22/1006:05 -
2 stops24h 38m
Sat 21/1115:30 -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 10/9$1,541
Sat 10/1009:45 -
1 stop30h 01m
Mon 12/1015:20 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/9$1,555
Fri 16/1009:45 -
1 stop30h 01m
Tue 20/1019:10 -
1 stop41h 50m
Deal found 8/9$1,566
Sat 10/1009:45 -
2 stops24h 35m
Sat 17/1014:31 -
2 stops24h 14m
Deal found 11/9$1,576

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Round-trip from

$1,381

One-way from

$739

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,269
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/10-19/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 08m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
18/11-31/12
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($600 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

16:10-14:30

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,061

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

23:40-14:30

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,082

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

17:10-15:05

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,091

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

23:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,098

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

17:45-23:46

2 stops46h 01m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,098

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

11:55-18:57

3 stops47h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,131
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

12:45-18:05

1 stop22h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,144

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

10:10-21:09

2 stops27h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,146

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

00:30-20:45

3 stops35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,177

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

12:10-22:00

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,198

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois

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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $1,343). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,269). 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 Airport to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Illinois flights typically cost between $1,543 and $2,411 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,381 on Air Canada (5 Oct–19 Oct).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Illinois will take you 23h 33m. Melbourne Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 15546 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $1,343). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,269). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$536Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,269Average$2,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,296Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,311Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,659Average$1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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