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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne from $724

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
27 Feb — 6 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 28 January 2026.

Wed 25/216:45
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/306:45
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,343
Tue 3/220:00
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/212:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,344
Wed 4/218:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/212:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 57m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,346
Sat 7/218:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sat 21/212:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,360
Sun 8/218:40
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sat 21/212:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,362
Sat 21/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 26m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,376
Thu 19/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 26m
Qantas Airways
Fri 10/409:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,379
Tue 17/316:49
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Tue 31/309:45
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,416
Tue 10/218:40
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop21h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/218:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops37h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,425
Tue 10/317:55
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops31h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 16/312:00
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,426
Tue 27/107:04
STL
-
MEL
2 stops39h 31m
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/212:00
MEL
-
STL
1 stop28h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,590
Mon 30/316:13
STL
-
MEL
1 stop20h 47m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/413:35
MEL
-
STL
1 stop20h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,634

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,343

One-way from

$724

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,165
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/2-4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 53m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 31m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($693 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($139 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 28 January 2026.
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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

06:00-06:45

1 stop33h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

13:30-06:46

2 stops32h 16m

$1,542

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 29/3

06:38-06:45

1 stop32h 07m

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

09:45-23:58

1 stop29h 13m

$1,713

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 27/3

16:13-05:00

1 stop20h 47m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

13:35-19:29

1 stop20h 54m

$1,783

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/3

14:19-09:30

2 stops27h 11m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

16:05-20:32

1 stop20h 27m

$1,831

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 28/3

16:13-05:00

1 stop20h 47m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

14:35-19:42

1 stop21h 07m

$1,857

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 27/3

16:13-05:00

1 stop20h 47m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

14:35-19:42

1 stop21h 07m

$1,857

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 29/3

19:05-09:15

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

10:55-18:24

1 stop22h 29m

$1,858

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 30/3

19:05-09:15

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

10:55-18:24

1 stop22h 29m

$1,858

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 27/3

10:00-08:30

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

10:55-18:24

1 stop22h 29m

$1,863

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

15:35-14:15

2 stops30h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

18:50-14:41

2 stops35h 51m

$1,909

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne (average of $707). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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?

    For as low as $1,831, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Illinois in 27h 11m. The distance between Illinois and Melbourne is about 15255 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, Chicago Midway - Melbourne and 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne (average of $707). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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

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 28 January 2026.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,262Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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