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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne from $903

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,785

One-way from

$903

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,821
28/7-4/8
  • 28/7-4/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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6/8
  • 6/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 57m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($874 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Mon 28/706:40ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/812:05MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,785
Mon 20/1015:40ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 28/1008:35MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$1,954
Sun 27/706:15STL - MEL
2 stops37h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/808:35MEL - STL
2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$1,968
Wed 15/1023:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/1021:15MEL - ORD
2 stops38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,023
Tue 28/1018:05STL - MEL
2 stops26h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 5/1114:15MEL - STL
2 stops26h 42mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,054
Wed 22/1015:07ORD - MEL
1 stop21h 53mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1112:00MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,072
Tue 28/1013:35STL - MEL
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1108:35MEL - STL
2 stops27h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,083
Mon 20/1014:00ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Tue 28/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$2,171
Wed 22/1013:25ORD - MEL
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,203
Wed 31/1207:15STL - MEL
2 stops32h 00mDelta
Wed 14/110:25MEL - STL
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/6$2,204
Sat 25/1018:45ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 9/1114:15MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,206
Wed 31/1213:30STL - MEL
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/111:30MEL - STL
2 stops21h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,220

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

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Illinois

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

06:40-10:50

2 stops37h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

12:05-05:25

2 stops32h 20m

$1,785

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

15:40-10:50

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

08:35-20:25

2 stops27h 50m

$1,954

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/7

06:15-10:50

2 stops37h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

08:35-22:15

2 stops28h 40m

$1,968

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

23:45-20:25

2 stops52h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

21:15-19:25

2 stops38h 10m

$2,023

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 28/10

18:05-13:00

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

14:15-23:57

2 stops26h 42m

$2,054

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

15:07-05:00

1 stop21h 53m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

12:00-15:52

1 stop20h 52m

$2,072

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 28/10

13:35-10:50

3 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

08:35-18:47

2 stops27h 12m

$2,083

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

14:00-12:35

3 stops30h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

07:10-16:38

2 stops25h 28m

$2,171

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

13:25-05:00

2 stops23h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

16:05-19:20

1 stop20h 15m

$2,203

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

18:45-13:00

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

14:15-23:00

2 stops25h 45m

$2,206

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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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne 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 when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, 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).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and Fiji Airways from Illinois to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
194 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,082. Users have also found prices from $1,231 and $1,250 on Philippine Airlines and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Melbourne are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne, Lambert-St Louis - Melbourne and 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne 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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Top airline flying from Illinois to Melbourne

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,346Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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