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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $887

ORD — MEL
6 Nov — 13 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Melbourne

Sun 8/1106:30 -
3 stops33h 25m
Mon 23/1112:10 -
2 stops35h 04m
Deal found 6/10$1,784
Wed 18/1108:59 -
3 stops30h 56m
Fri 27/1112:10 -
2 stops35h 04m
Deal found 6/10$1,789
Sat 7/1118:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Fri 20/1123:40 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 6/10$1,792
Sat 7/1106:30 -
3 stops36h 50m
Fri 20/1113:55 -
3 stops39h 16m
Deal found 5/10$1,797
Mon 14/1210:25 -
2 stops29h 30m
Mon 15/312:10 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 6/10$1,802
Sun 8/1118:50 -
1 stop35h 30m
Thu 19/1117:10 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 1/10$1,873
Sun 1/1121:04 -
2 stops41h 26m
Sun 8/1109:20 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 4/10$1,888

Find flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,684

One-way from

$887

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,298
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
2/3-31/12
  • 2/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 31m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($460 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/1

08:00-08:35

3 stops55h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$942

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/12

19:34-09:30

1 stop44h 56m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$952

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/11

06:40-07:30

2 stops31h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$980

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/1

14:10-07:25

2 stops48h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,006

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

21:04-07:30

2 stops65h 26m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,056

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

21:15-20:45

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,278
Fastest return journey

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

14:10-12:30

1 stop29h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,373

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/12

14:13-19:00

3 stops59h 47m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,400

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/2

18:50-17:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,498

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

14:10-07:10

1 stop48h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,524

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne

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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 $1,439). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,484). 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 $1,518 and $2,071 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,684 on Qatar Airways (1 Feb–15 Feb).

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 30h. The distance from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is about 15546 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

  • 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 $1,439). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,484). 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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