Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $799

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,741

One-way from

$799

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,363
20/9-4/10
  • 20/9-4/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 44m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
Search Deals
20/9
  • 20/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 48m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($981 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($181 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

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 15 July 2025.

Sat 20/918:30ORD - MEL
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1007:30MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,741
Mon 1/1213:55STL - MEL
2 stops34h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 12/106:45MEL - STL
2 stops34h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,834
Wed 15/1015:14ORD - MEL
1 stop23h 31mQantas Airways
Wed 29/1016:05MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,877
Wed 15/1005:00ORD - MEL
1 stop32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 29/1012:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,883
Wed 3/1220:20ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1222:55MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,944
Mon 13/1017:45ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 50mANA
Sun 26/1009:00MEL - ORD
2 stops39h 20mANA
Deal found 13/7$2,014
Thu 28/819:41STL - MEL
2 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/907:30MEL - STL
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,038
Fri 24/1019:01ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 59mFiji Airways
Sat 1/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/7$2,136
Mon 1/1206:15STL - MEL
1 stop34h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/112:00MEL - STL
1 stop28h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$2,198
Wed 31/1215:15STL - MEL
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/113:00MEL - STL
1 stop22h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,207
Mon 8/1210:35MDW - MEL
2 stops28h 25mDelta
Sun 21/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops24h 27mDelta
Deal found 14/7$2,235
Tue 2/1218:59STL - MEL
2 stops44h 01mDelta
Fri 9/110:10MEL - STL
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/7$2,311

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

18:30-19:20

2 stops33h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

07:30-21:24

2 stops28h 54m

$1,741

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/12

13:55-17:15

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

06:45-23:59

2 stops34h 14m

$1,834

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

15:14-06:45

1 stop23h 31m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

16:05-21:15

1 stop21h 10m

$1,877

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

05:00-05:00

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

12:00-19:40

2 stops23h 40m

$1,883

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

20:20-21:00

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

22:55-18:25

2 stops36h 30m

$1,944

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

17:45-15:35

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

09:00-08:20

2 stops39h 20m

$2,014

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 28/8

19:41-19:20

2 stops32h 39m

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

07:30-20:15

2 stops27h 45m

$2,038

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/10

19:01-13:00

2 stops25h 59m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

14:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

$2,136

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/12

06:15-09:30

1 stop34h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

12:00-23:59

1 stop28h 59m

$2,198

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

15:15-09:30

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

13:00-18:03

1 stop22h 03m

$2,207

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/7

Showing 1-10 of 29 results
1
2
3

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.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport, such as Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, andFiji Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
902 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
201 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,956 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,078. Users have also found prices from $1,175 and $1,191 on Qantas Airways and ANA, 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, 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Melbourne Airport?

Book flights to Melbourne Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Dandenong
Geelong
Ballarat
Tullamarine
Phillip Island
St Kilda
Apollo Bay
Lorne
Daylesford
Shepparton
Torquay
Mornington
Sorrento
Doncaster

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Illinois to Melbourne

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne flights
Los Angeles to Melbourne flights
San Francisco to Melbourne flights
Newark to Melbourne flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Melbourne flights
LaGuardia to Melbourne flights
Dulles Intl to Melbourne flights
Baltimore to Melbourne flights
Reagan-National to Melbourne flights
O'Hare Intl to Melbourne flights
Philadelphia to Melbourne flights
Seattle to Melbourne flights
Hobby to Melbourne flights
Boston to Melbourne flights
St. Louis to Melbourne flights
Detroit to Melbourne flights
Minneapolis to Melbourne flights
Raleigh to Melbourne flights
Denver to Melbourne flights
George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne flights
Charlotte to Melbourne flights
Midway to Melbourne flights
San Jose to Melbourne flights
Nashville to Melbourne flights
Portland to Melbourne flights
Orlando to Melbourne flights
Honolulu to Melbourne flights
Atlanta to Melbourne flights
Austin to Melbourne flights
Orlando to Avalon flights
Oakland to Melbourne flights
Louisville to Melbourne flights

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 15 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,337Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Illinois to Melbourne?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Illinois to Melbourne. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Illinois to Melbourne?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Melbourne from Illinois by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Illinois to Melbourne with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Illinois to Melbourne, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Illinois to Melbourne become cheaper?

Yes! Start tracking prices for Illinois to Melbourne flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights