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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $821

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 April 2026.

Fri 22/509:45
MEL
-
STL
2 stops24h 15m
American Airlines
Fri 29/519:20
STL
-
MEL
1 stop42h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,558
Sat 25/409:45
MEL
-
STL
1 stop29h 12m
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/512:27
STL
-
MEL
2 stops27h 18m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,579
Sat 25/409:45
MEL
-
STL
2 stops25h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 19/512:27
STL
-
MEL
2 stops27h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,580
Fri 22/510:00
MEL
-
STL
2 stops26h 38m
Delta
Fri 29/508:53
STL
-
MEL
2 stops31h 57m
Delta
Deal found 24/4$1,584
Mon 8/606:00
MEL
-
STL
3 stops45h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/614:15
STL
-
MEL
3 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,638
Thu 4/610:55
MEL
-
BMI
2 stops45h 57m
United Airlines
Thu 11/614:58
BMI
-
MEL
2 stops26h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,640
Thu 4/613:30
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/607:12
ORD
-
MEL
3 stops37h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,653
Mon 8/609:00
MEL
-
STL
2 stops22h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 15/619:23
STL
-
MEL
2 stops23h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,654
Sat 6/613:30
MEL
-
ORD
3 stops46h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/607:12
ORD
-
MEL
3 stops37h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,695
Fri 22/506:00
MEL
-
STL
3 stops29h 09m
Air Canada
Fri 29/507:05
STL
-
MEL
3 stops37h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/4$1,748
Wed 15/713:25
MEL
-
ORD
3 stops31h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/707:15
ORD
-
MEL
3 stops48h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,792
Sat 23/506:00
MEL
-
STL
3 stops29h 09m
Air Canada
Wed 27/507:05
STL
-
MEL
3 stops37h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/4$1,926

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

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

Round-trip from

$1,558

One-way from

$821

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,944
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 22/5-29/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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7/6
  • 7/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 49m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Illinois 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 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

09:45-19:00

2 stops24h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 29/5

19:20-05:00

1 stop42h 40m

$1,558

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:00-21:38

2 stops26h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 29/5

08:53-07:50

2 stops31h 57m

$1,584

MelbourneBloomington

MEL - BMI

MELBMI

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:55-17:52

2 stops45h 57m

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 11/6

14:58-08:15

2 stops26h 17m

$1,640

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

06:00-18:33

2 stops27h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 15/6

17:18-05:00

1 stop20h 42m

$1,876

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

06:00-20:09

3 stops29h 09m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 27/5

07:05-11:05

3 stops37h 00m

$1,926

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

10:55-21:40

2 stops25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/6

18:10-07:30

1 stop22h 20m

$2,114

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

10:00-18:33

2 stops23h 33m

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/6

11:05-07:50

2 stops29h 45m

$2,129

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

13:25-21:02

2 stops22h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

17:50-12:00

2 stops27h 10m

$2,152

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

10:00-18:31

2 stops23h 31m

Chicago Midway

Wed 17/6

11:05-07:50

2 stops29h 45m

$2,292

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

10:00-23:18

1 stop28h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

18:15-07:50

1 stop22h 35m

$2,292

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Illinois

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $172). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,282). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated 25 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,301 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,027 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,653 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,673 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Illinois. 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 Melbourne to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Illinois can take about 24h 15m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,558. The distance from Melbourne to Illinois is about 15255 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Illinois are Qantas Airways ($674), American Airlines ($978), and United Airlines ($1,019).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Illinois, consider Melbourne - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Melbourne - Chicago Midway or Melbourne - Lambert-St Louis, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois 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 Melbourne to Illinois?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois (average of $172). Flying from Melbourne to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,282). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Illinois. 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 25 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,076Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,137Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,218Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,427Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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