How long is the flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

Departing from Illinois to Melbourne Airport will take you 26h 24m. The distance from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is about 15255 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C). Find deals

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.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport at least 43 days early can save you up to 110% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 43 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport for as little as $1,844 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $3,504 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

July can be a great time to fly to Melbourne Airport from Illinois with a flight ticket averaging about $2,008. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $259. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to MEL?

When flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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$869+ Flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$1,681
One-way from	$869
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$2,164

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16/2-28/2
3 total stops
67h 43m total
Illinois to Melbourne

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3 total stops
46h 45m total
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 12 September 2025.

Sat 25/1007:25ORD - MEL

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1114:15MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,782

Sun 26/1007:25ORD - MEL

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1110:35MEL - ORD

2 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,852

Mon 6/1006:30ORD - MEL

2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1014:30MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,876

Tue 25/1115:00ORD - MEL

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1207:00MEL - ORD

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,886

Sat 27/909:44STL - MEL

2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/1009:45MEL - STL

2 stops24h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,909

Mon 3/1114:30ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 16/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops27h 49mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/9$1,941

Tue 18/1113:00ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 14/112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,942

Mon 10/1113:00ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 23/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops27h 49mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/9$1,948

Mon 3/1106:35ORD - MEL

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1112:10MEL - ORD

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,960

Mon 27/1015:40ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops26h 07mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,963

Tue 28/1015:40ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/9$1,965

Mon 27/1007:25ORD - MEL

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1110:35MEL - ORD

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,966

Best flights from Illinois to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Mon 16/206:10STL - MEL

1 stop34h 20mQantas Airways

Sat 28/212:00MEL - STL

1 stop28h 08mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,909

Sat 25/1012:21STL - MEL

2 stops26h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1112:00MEL - STL

2 stops24h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,909

Mon 3/1114:30ORD - MEL

2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 16/1112:10MEL - ORD

2 stops27h 49mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/9$1,941

Mon 16/216:05STL - MEL

3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/208:00MEL - STL

3 stops48h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,990

Wed 7/120:20ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 28/122:55MEL - ORD

2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9$2,061

Mon 16/209:30MDW - MEL

2 stops29h 30mDelta

Sun 1/310:10MEL - MDW

2 stops24h 58mDelta

Deal found 10/9$2,211

Sat 10/121:05ORD - MEL

1 stop43h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/111:30MEL - ORD

2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,295

Tue 3/314:40ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/300:45MEL - ORD

1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$2,321

Tue 3/315:51ORD - MEL

2 stops24h 34mAir New Zealand

Wed 11/310:35MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 39mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,942

Tue 3/317:40ORD - MEL

1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 11/312:00MEL - ORD

1 stop21h 23mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$2,067

Mon 26/113:00MDW - MEL

2 stops26h 00mDelta

Sun 8/210:10MEL - MDW

2 stops28h 36mDelta

Deal found 10/9$2,211

Mon 5/110:53ORD - MEL

2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines

Sun 18/111:30MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,315

Last-minute flights from Illinois to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 18/916:00ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Thu 25/914:25MEL - ORD

1 stop39h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$2,429

Thu 18/915:45ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/906:00MEL - ORD

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,766

Thu 18/919:20ORD - MEL

2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 25/915:15MEL - ORD

1 stop38h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9$2,924

Thu 18/913:05ORD - MEL

3 stops31h 00mAir Canada

Thu 25/920:45MEL - ORD

3 stops37h 44mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$3,337

Sun 21/911:50ORD - MEL

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1000:30MEL - ORD

2 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$9,654

Sun 21/915:35ORD - MEL

2 stops28h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 6/1008:35MEL - ORD

2 stops36h 31mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$10,955

Sun 21/908:20STL - MEL

2 stops35h 30mAir New Zealand

Fri 26/912:05MEL - STL

2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$11,984

Sun 21/916:05STL - MEL

3 stops52h 00mAir Canada

Fri 26/920:45MEL - STL

3 stops37h 53mAir Canada

Deal found 9/9$13,516

Thu 25/906:30MDW - MEL

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/913:05MEL - MDW

1 stop39h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$3,491

Mon 6/1021:47MDW - MEL

2 stops53h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1016:05MEL - MDW

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$3,061

Mon 13/1009:44MDW - MEL

2 stops38h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1016:05MEL - MDW

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$3,900

Wed 22/1008:05MDW - MEL

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1016:05MEL - MDW

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$3,171

One-way flights from Illinois to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Illinois to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Mon 2/320:20ORD - MEL

3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$869

Sat 15/1118:03STL - MEL

2 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$870

Sat 15/1115:25ORD - MEL

3 stops59h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$872

Sun 26/1007:25ORD - MEL

2 stops57h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$881

Thu 6/1111:50ORD - MEL

3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$897

Sun 26/1007:50MDW - MEL

3 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$929

Sat 6/1217:18ORD - MEL

2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$932

Sat 28/220:20ORD - MEL

3 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$935

Fri 27/220:20ORD - MEL

3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$952

Sat 1/1119:01ORD - MEL

2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$965

Thu 6/1106:25MDW - MEL

3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$997

Sat 1/1116:34STL - MEL

2 stops24h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,048

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STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 16/2

06:10-09:30

1 stop34h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

12:00-23:08

1 stop28h 08m

$1,909

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 25/10

12:21-06:45

2 stops26h 24m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

12:00-20:27

2 stops24h 27m

$1,909

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/11

14:30-10:55

2 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:10-22:59

2 stops27h 49m

$1,941

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

15:51-09:25

2 stops24h 34m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

10:35-19:14

2 stops24h 39m

$1,942

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 16/2

16:05-15:35

3 stops54h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

08:00-15:29

3 stops48h 29m

$1,990

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

20:20-21:00

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

22:55-10:05

2 stops52h 10m

$2,061

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

17:40-09:30

1 stop22h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-17:23

1 stop21h 23m

$2,067

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 16/2

09:30-08:00

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

10:10-18:08

2 stops24h 58m

$2,211

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 26/1

13:00-08:00

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

10:10-21:46

2 stops28h 36m

$2,211

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/12

10:49-08:00

2 stops28h 11m

Melbourne

Sun 21/12

10:10-22:16

2 stops29h 06m

$2,211

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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How long is the flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?
Departing from Illinois to Melbourne Airport will take you 26h 24m. 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 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,322	Average$1,823	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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