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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne from $901

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,975

One-way from

$901

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,945
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/10-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 12m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
12/6
  • 12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 59m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($711 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($144 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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 30 April 2025.

Tue 4/1113:23ORD - MEL
2 stops28h 57mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1115:05MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,875
Tue 21/1016:25ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/1108:35MEL - ORD
2 stops28h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,975
Wed 22/1023:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1120:40MEL - ORD
2 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,045
Thu 15/511:45ORD - MEL
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/513:35MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,059
Wed 7/516:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/523:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$2,148
Wed 22/1018:45ORD - AVV
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:20AVV - ORD
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,148
Tue 25/1108:40ORD - MEL
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,200
Wed 18/609:10ORD - MEL
1 stop31h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/609:30MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,250
Tue 21/1012:52ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 43mAir Canada
Tue 11/1108:00MEL - ORD
3 stops30h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,287
Tue 10/609:10STL - MEL
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/609:30MEL - STL
2 stops22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,492
Tue 13/518:45ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 25/512:55MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 37mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,522
Sat 17/519:19STL - MEL
2 stops25h 56mFiji Airways
Sun 25/523:35MEL - STL
2 stops38h 29mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,698

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

16:25-10:50

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

08:35-20:22

2 stops28h 47m

$1,975

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

23:45-20:25

2 stops52h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

20:40-10:10

2 stops54h 30m

$2,045

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

11:45-11:30

3 stops32h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

13:35-06:42

2 stops32h 07m

$2,059

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

08:50-06:45

1 stop29h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

12:00-17:02

1 stop21h 02m

$2,095

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

16:00-12:15

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

00:45-14:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,148

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

18:45-22:50

2 stops36h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/11

10:20-23:00

2 stops29h 40m

$2,148

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

08:20-05:00

1 stop29h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 13/8

09:15-19:17

2 stops25h 02m

$2,244

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/6

09:10-07:30

1 stop31h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

09:30-23:59

1 stop29h 29m

$2,250

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

12:52-12:35

3 stops31h 43m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

08:00-21:59

3 stops30h 59m

$2,287

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/5

18:45-12:15

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:55-20:24

2 stops22h 29m

$2,447

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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 30 April 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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

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.

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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 $1,079. Users have also found prices from $1,219 and $1,249 on Air New Zealand and Philippine Airlines, respectively.

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  • 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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