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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois from $737

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
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 30 July 2026.

Sun 26/709:30
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 8/815:57
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop25h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,377
Thu 30/710:55
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 12/818:20
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,381
Thu 13/806:00
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 36m
Air Canada
Mon 17/819:48
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops25h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/7$1,410
Tue 28/710:55
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop29h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 3/821:35
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop43h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,417
Sun 15/1107:30
MEL
-
ORD
3 stops29h 28m
Air Canada
Wed 20/115:35
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops33h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/7$1,438
Sat 1/813:35
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 09m
Qantas Airways
Sat 8/815:54
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/7$1,488
Thu 8/1006:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1015:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,554
Wed 9/910:00
MEL
-
BMI
2 stops27h 34m
Delta
Wed 16/912:04
BMI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 46m
Delta
Deal found 25/7$1,610
Thu 19/1112:00
MEL
-
BMI
1 stop28h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 23/1115:58
BMI
-
MEL
1 stop44h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,656
Thu 13/809:45
MEL
-
STL
2 stops27h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 17/820:07
STL
-
MEL
2 stops43h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,662
Tue 27/1022:45
MEL
-
BMI
2 stops31h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 31/1014:30
BMI
-
MEL
2 stops46h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,668
Mon 7/909:45
MEL
-
STL
2 stops28h 57m
American Airlines
Sun 27/918:43
STL
-
MEL
2 stops26h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,741

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,331

One-way from

$737

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,593
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/9-14/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 22m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 30 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

07:30-19:58

3 stops29h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/1

15:35-18:00

2 stops33h 25m

$1,438

MelbourneBloomington

MEL - BMI

MELBMI

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

10:00-22:34

2 stops27h 34m

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 16/9

12:04-07:50

2 stops28h 46m

$1,610

MelbourneBloomington

MEL - BMI

MELBMI

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

12:00-23:16

1 stop28h 16m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 23/11

14:32-05:00

2 stops45h 28m

$1,656

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

09:45-22:59

1 stop28h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 17/8

20:07-06:45

2 stops43h 38m

$1,662

MelbourneBloomington

MEL - BMI

MELBMI

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

22:45-13:57

2 stops31h 12m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 31/10

14:30-05:00

2 stops46h 30m

$1,668

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

10:55-16:36

1 stop20h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/9

10:25-10:35

2 stops33h 10m

$1,714

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

09:45-23:42

2 stops28h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/9

18:43-12:40

2 stops26h 57m

$1,741

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

10:00-21:31

2 stops26h 31m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 18/9

10:29-07:50

2 stops30h 21m

$1,754

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

06:00-14:04

3 stops47h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 17/8

14:40-11:05

3 stops29h 25m

$1,803

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

10:55-18:39

1 stop22h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/9

07:08-08:15

1 stop34h 07m

$1,822

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $1,459). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,835). 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 $1,348 and $2,154 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,331 on Air Canada (8 Sept–14 Sept).

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 29 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

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 30 July 2026.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
656 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 27h 34m. Melbourne Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 15426 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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?

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  • 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 $1,459). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,835). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Discover the top 5 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 30 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$601Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,263Average$1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,353Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,712Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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