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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $749

ORD — MEL
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Melbourne

Wed 11/1122:45 -
1 stop39h 45m
Wed 25/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 21/9$1,745
Fri 6/1118:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Fri 13/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 22/9$1,792
Sat 7/1118:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Fri 20/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 22/9$1,808
Mon 2/1109:21 -
2 stops30h 34m
Mon 9/1119:10 -
2 stops42h 25m
Deal found 18/9$1,820
Wed 11/1105:30 -
2 stops33h 00m
Wed 25/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 21/9$1,823
Mon 14/1208:45 -
2 stops31h 10m
Mon 15/308:15 -
2 stops28h 07m
Deal found 18/9$1,844
Wed 14/1006:00 -
2 stops33h 30m
Wed 21/1009:00 -
2 stops31h 30m
Deal found 21/9$1,856
Sat 7/1117:52 -
2 stops46h 03m
Fri 20/1112:10 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 18/9$1,861
Sat 7/1121:04 -
2 stops41h 26m
Fri 20/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 22/9$1,864

Find flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,643

One-way from

$749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,338
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 22/2-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 20m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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23/2-31/12
  • 23/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($382 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/2

05:40-09:30

1 stop34h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$924

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/11

21:04-07:30

2 stops41h 26m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$963

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

05:30-07:30

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,018

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

20:01-09:30

1 stop45h 29m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,052

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

20:14-21:20

3 stops56h 06m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,085

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

10:26-11:10

3 stops32h 44m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,129
Fastest return journey

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/3

14:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,298

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/1

14:55-08:00

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,298

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/12

22:41-09:05

3 stops41h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,428

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/10

14:45-07:10

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,431

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,411). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,436). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,364 and $2,353 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,643 on Philippine Airlines (22 Feb–8 Mar).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from Illinois to Melbourne Airport will take you 41h 55m. The distance from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is about 15546 km.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,411). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,436). 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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