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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $780

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 25 January 2026.

Sun 1/217:10
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops31h 05m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/212:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,351
Sun 1/217:10
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/212:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,352
Tue 27/118:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops29h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 26/212:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,354
Fri 20/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Thu 9/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,384
Thu 19/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 26m
Qantas Airways
Fri 10/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,385
Tue 17/317:55
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops36h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 31/309:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,401
Wed 11/216:10
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/206:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,404
Thu 19/314:58
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops34h 17m
Qantas Airways
Tue 7/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,438
Tue 10/318:08
STL
-
MEL
2 stops36h 37m
Qantas Airways
Tue 17/312:00
MEL
-
STL
1 stop27h 58m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,452
Mon 2/215:10
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop25h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 18/206:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,496
Wed 1/419:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/413:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops41h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,500
Wed 29/406:00
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/513:25
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,517

Find flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 25 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,352

One-way from

$780

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,180
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/2-10/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 32m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($704 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 January 2026.
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

Wed 4/2

18:40-17:15

2 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

12:00-15:57

1 stop20h 57m

$1,352

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

16:49-08:20

2 stops46h 31m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

12:00-23:55

1 stop28h 55m

$1,385

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/3

18:08-22:45

2 stops36h 37m

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

12:00-23:58

1 stop27h 58m

$1,452

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 30/3

16:13-05:00

1 stop20h 47m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

13:35-19:29

1 stop20h 54m

$1,648

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

08:59-12:25

3 stops34h 26m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:55-07:54

3 stops34h 59m

$1,671

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/3

16:13-05:00

1 stop20h 47m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-19:29

1 stop19h 24m

$1,678

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/2

17:04-18:45

2 stops32h 41m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

07:00-19:42

2 stops29h 42m

$1,704

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

16:30-10:00

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

13:35-19:55

1 stop21h 20m

$1,720

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

16:40-05:00

1 stop21h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

15:40-14:16

2 stops37h 36m

$1,736

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/4

11:46-06:00

1 stop26h 14m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

09:45-23:59

1 stop29h 14m

$1,742

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $712). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,391). 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 25h 50m. The distance from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is about 15554 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $712). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,391). 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

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,271Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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