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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $614

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 7 March 2026.

Thu 23/405:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,242
Fri 17/405:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,264
Sun 19/405:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,272
Sat 18/408:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,274
Fri 17/414:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,306
Mon 20/405:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,363
Fri 22/512:44
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops30h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,424
Thu 4/612:44
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/613:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops30h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,478
Wed 15/407:51
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops47h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/413:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,546
Mon 30/306:38
STL
-
MEL
1 stop32h 07m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/409:45
MEL
-
STL
1 stop29h 12m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,583
Fri 22/513:45
STL
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 3/613:35
MEL
-
STL
1 stop25h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,591
Fri 24/405:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/508:35
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,596

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,242

One-way from

$614

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,170
23/4-30/4
  • 23/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 42m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($736 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($149 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 7 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/4

16:49-08:30

2 stops23h 41m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

10:55-20:54

2 stops24h 59m

$1,606

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 31/7

14:57-07:30

2 stops25h 33m

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

10:55-18:17

1 stop22h 22m

$1,606

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 29/3

18:05-08:30

2 stops46h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

10:55-18:24

1 stop22h 29m

$1,628
Fastest return journey

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/8

15:33-05:00

1 stop22h 27m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

13:35-18:29

1 stop19h 54m

$1,657

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/8

06:01-08:15

2 stops35h 14m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:55-18:24

1 stop22h 29m

$1,670

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 21/4

13:10-08:15

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

10:55-18:24

1 stop22h 29m

$1,676

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

16:05-09:00

2 stops24h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

10:55-00:59

1 stop29h 04m

$2,073

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 20/5

13:22-07:50

2 stops27h 28m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

10:00-18:33

2 stops23h 33m

$2,085

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/4

18:07-07:50

2 stops46h 43m

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

10:00-22:28

2 stops27h 28m

$2,085

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/8

15:55-08:15

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

10:55-16:42

1 stop20h 47m

$2,137

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $548). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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 22h 27m. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $548). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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 7 March 2026.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,481Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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