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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $835

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 December 2025.

Wed 31/1215:10STL - MEL
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/111:30MEL - STL
2 stops24h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/12$1,912
Wed 31/1219:44ORD - MEL
1 stop44h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/212:00MEL - ORD
2 stops47h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,600
Wed 31/1212:45ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,617
Wed 31/1209:41ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 19mDelta
Wed 4/210:10MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 11mDelta
Deal found 24/12$2,635
Tue 23/1221:10ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/12$2,638
Wed 24/1221:05ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/111:30MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/12$2,680
Thu 25/1218:25ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/310:30MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,692
Thu 25/1218:02ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 58mDelta
Wed 25/309:10MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 24mDelta
Deal found 24/12$2,708
Wed 24/1211:48MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 12mDelta
Sun 11/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 27mDelta
Deal found 24/12$2,877
Wed 31/1207:00STL - MEL
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/106:30MEL - STL
3 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,996
Wed 24/1206:00MDW - MEL
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Wed 31/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 09mDelta
Deal found 23/12$3,157
Wed 31/1206:00STL - MEL
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Wed 14/110:10MEL - STL
3 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/12$4,095

Find flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 25 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,416

One-way from

$835

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,699
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/1-2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 54m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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11/2
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($615 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Melbourne 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 25 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 13/4

06:30-06:45

1 stop33h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

13:35-18:17

1 stop19h 42m

$1,666

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

13:15-05:00

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-23:46

1 stop27h 46m

$1,668

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

18:40-09:30

1 stop21h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

12:00-16:49

1 stop21h 49m

$1,690

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

18:40-09:30

1 stop21h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

12:00-17:36

1 stop22h 36m

$1,766

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

18:40-09:30

1 stop21h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

12:00-16:38

1 stop21h 38m

$1,766

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

15:10-09:30

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

12:00-16:38

1 stop21h 38m

$1,766

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

13:15-05:00

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

12:00-17:36

1 stop22h 36m

$1,766

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

14:15-09:30

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

12:00-21:33

1 stop26h 33m

$1,766

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

14:15-09:30

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

12:00-21:33

1 stop26h 33m

$1,766

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-15:35

2 stops32h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

16:05-21:26

1 stop21h 21m

$1,778

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $732). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,431). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Melbourne. 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 Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from Illinois to Melbourne Airport will take you 29h 07m. The distance from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is about 15255 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Melbourne or Lambert-St Louis - Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne 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 Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $732). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,431). 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 airline flying from Illinois to Melbourne

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Melbourne. 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 25 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,307Average$1,802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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