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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $754

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 November 2025.

Thu 4/1220:46ORD - MEL
1 stop39h 29mQantas Airways
Wed 14/116:40MEL - ORD
2 stops39h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,503
Wed 31/1214:45STL - MEL
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/111:30MEL - STL
2 stops26h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,967
Wed 31/1206:00STL - MEL
2 stops33h 00mDelta
Wed 14/110:10MEL - STL
2 stops23h 35mDelta
Deal found 19/11$2,003
Mon 1/1216:02ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 13mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1218:30MEL - ORD
2 stops40h 22mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,111
Wed 10/1213:20STL - MEL
1 stop22h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 8/121:05MEL - STL
2 stops43h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,114
Mon 1/1213:23ORD - MEL
2 stops34h 52mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1206:45MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,122
Wed 19/1113:23ORD - MEL
2 stops49h 57mQantas Airways
Wed 26/1109:20MEL - ORD
2 stops45h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$2,220
Thu 18/1206:00STL - MEL
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/100:45MEL - STL
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,242
Thu 11/1216:10ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/1218:50MEL - ORD
2 stops47h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$2,343
Thu 11/1206:00ORD - MEL
2 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/1208:35MEL - ORD
2 stops38h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$2,358
Wed 31/1215:30STL - MEL
2 stops26h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 14/116:05MEL - STL
1 stop20h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,378
Tue 9/1216:10ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/1218:50MEL - ORD
2 stops47h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$2,386

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,456

One-way from

$754

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,112
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/2-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 13m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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9/2
  • 9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($608 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

12:45-08:15

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

10:55-21:38

1 stop25h 43m

$1,783

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

18:17-10:00

1 stop22h 43m

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

11:30-18:55

1 stop24h 25m

$1,860

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

16:10-09:30

1 stop24h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

11:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$1,938

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

14:45-09:30

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

11:30-21:13

2 stops26h 43m

$1,967

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/4

19:06-09:15

1 stop22h 09m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

10:55-18:22

1 stop22h 27m

$1,984

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

06:00-08:00

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

10:10-16:45

2 stops23h 35m

$2,003

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 20/4

13:14-08:15

2 stops28h 01m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

09:30-16:26

2 stops45h 56m

$2,047

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

18:17-15:35

2 stops28h 18m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

23:55-14:57

2 stops32h 02m

$2,109

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 13/1

10:07-10:00

2 stops30h 53m

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

11:30-17:43

2 stops23h 13m

$2,137

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

17:10-15:35

2 stops29h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

23:55-14:57

2 stops32h 02m

$2,168

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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 $759). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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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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 28h 18m. The distance from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is about 15546 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,063. Users have also found prices from $1,072 and $1,283 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 $759). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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 21 November 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,355Average$1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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