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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $594

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
10 Apr — 17 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 11 March 2026.

Sun 3/505:15
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/513:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,231
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$1,256
Tue 21/407:30
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/413:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,315
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$1,346
Wed 22/407:30
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/413:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,397
Sat 2/515:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/513:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,480
Mon 27/414:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,512
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$1,528
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$1,577
Thu 23/418:56
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops33h 24m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/407:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops28h 43m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,600
Fri 31/713:11
STL
-
MEL
2 stops26h 34m
American Airlines
Fri 7/809:45
MEL
-
STL
1 stop28h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,640
Fri 31/719:20
STL
-
MEL
1 stop42h 40m
Qantas Airways
Fri 7/809:45
MEL
-
STL
1 stop28h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,642

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,231

One-way from

$594

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,118
3/5-13/5
  • 3/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 12m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($466 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 11 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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Price

Cheapest return flight

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/8

16:45-08:15

2 stops24h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

09:30-20:39

2 stops26h 09m

$1,656

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/4

16:49-08:30

2 stops23h 41m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

09:30-16:56

2 stops22h 26m

$1,656

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 19/4

18:50-07:50

2 stops46h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

10:00-23:13

2 stops28h 13m

$1,667

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

10:30-10:55

2 stops33h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

08:35-05:39

2 stops36h 04m

$1,756

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

13:18-06:45

1 stop26h 27m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

13:35-19:57

1 stop21h 22m

$2,019

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

14:58-05:00

1 stop23h 02m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

09:45-21:03

1 stop26h 18m

$2,022

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 29/6

06:35-06:45

1 stop33h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

09:45-23:08

1 stop28h 23m

$2,058

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/8

08:50-06:45

1 stop30h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

09:45-16:48

1 stop22h 03m

$2,098

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/8

14:31-08:15

1 stop26h 44m

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

10:55-20:22

1 stop24h 27m

$2,110

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/4

12:52-07:50

2 stops27h 58m

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

10:00-18:33

2 stops23h 33m

$2,112

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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 $542). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,588). 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 24h 30m. 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 Lambert-St Louis - Melbourne or Chicago Midway - 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 $542). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,588). 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 11 March 2026.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,464Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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