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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $803

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
27 Nov — 4 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 28 October 2025.

Mon 3/1118:03ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 17mQantas Airways
Mon 10/1108:00MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,580
Tue 25/1115:00ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 2/1212:30MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,582
Mon 27/1018:03ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 02mQantas Airways
Mon 3/1108:15MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,631
Wed 3/1218:17ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/107:25MEL - ORD
2 stops30h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10$1,649
Wed 10/1215:11ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 24mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1207:45MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,661
Sun 23/1118:23ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 42mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1206:30MEL - ORD
2 stops34h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,666
Mon 27/1018:03ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 02mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1114:05MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,668
Mon 1/1218:23ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 42mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1208:15MEL - ORD
2 stops30h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,671
Thu 6/1108:50ORD - MEL
2 stops39h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1107:45MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,675
Wed 29/1020:30ORD - MEL
2 stops43h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 4/1114:05MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,678
Thu 4/1220:46ORD - MEL
2 stops53h 59mQantas Airways
Wed 14/112:30MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,683
Wed 12/1113:49ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Tue 9/1214:05MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,697

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 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,582

One-way from

$803

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,233
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/11-2/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 51m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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8/12
  • 8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 31m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($974 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 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 28 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

11:40-12:05

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

08:15-14:57

2 stops23h 42m

$1,723

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

11:40-10:35

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

06:30-14:57

2 stops25h 27m

$1,723

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

18:17-19:35

2 stops32h 18m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

06:00-14:57

2 stops25h 57m

$1,727

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/12

18:17-13:20

2 stops26h 03m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

14:05-21:23

2 stops24h 18m

$1,732

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 28/1

11:55-05:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

12:00-23:48

1 stop28h 48m

$1,921

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/4

18:30-09:15

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

10:55-17:03

1 stop21h 08m

$1,961

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 28/1

15:11-09:30

2 stops25h 19m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

13:00-22:14

3 stops26h 14m

$1,968

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/11

18:23-12:05

2 stops24h 42m

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

06:30-14:57

2 stops25h 27m

$2,036

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/12

18:17-12:40

2 stops25h 23m

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

12:00-16:49

1 stop21h 49m

$2,109

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

11:55-05:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 14/1

06:30-14:57

2 stops25h 27m

$2,109

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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 $750). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,724). 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 45m. The distance from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is about 15255 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 $803. Users have also found prices from $1,057 and $1,342 on United Airlines and Delta, 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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $750). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,724). 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 28 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,339Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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