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$586+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Illinois

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

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 December 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2111:30 amMEL - ORD
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/310:00 pmORD - MEL
1 stop42h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,061
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:30 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/23:47 pmORD - MEL
2 stops25h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,112
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2011:30 amMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/52:40 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:30 amMEL - ORD
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/284:20 pmORD - MEL
1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:00 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops44h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:13 pmORD - MEL
1 stop25h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,646
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:30 amMEL - ORD
2 stops22h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/13:42 pmORD - MEL
2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,772
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:05 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:13 pmORD - MEL
1 stop25h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$2,199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops39h 44mDelta
Wed 1/79:32 amMDW - MEL
2 stops29h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/12$3,204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops39h 44mDelta
Fri 1/99:32 amMDW - MEL
2 stops29h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/12$3,242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops39h 39mDelta
Fri 1/91:28 pmMDW - MEL
2 stops25h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/12$3,282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Thu 1/86:14 pmMDW - MEL
2 stops44h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/12$3,377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops25h 08mDelta
Sun 1/115:31 pmMDW - MEL
2 stops45h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/12$5,656

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 December 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$878
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$586
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,400
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Wed 1/28

11:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/25

3:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

$878

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 1/26

6:05 am-2:41 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

3:35 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,005

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

6:50 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops35h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

3:35 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,006

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 1/26

1:00 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop20h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

2:12 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 18m

$1,011

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 1/28

11:30 am-5:04 pm

2 stops22h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

6:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 00m

$1,011

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

10:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

2:45 pm-8:30 am

2 stops25h 45m

$1,061

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

6:00 pm-5:52 am

2 stops51h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/14

10:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops31h 15m

$1,097

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

12:00 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops27h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

2:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

$1,101

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

9:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/27

12:47 pm-8:40 am

2 stops27h 53m

$1,118

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Wed 1/28

8:00 am-3:29 pm

3 stops48h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/25

4:05 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops54h 30m

$1,147

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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 Airport to Illinois

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $607). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,070). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Illinois?

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 December 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Illinois 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.

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 Airport to Illinois?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Illinois will take you 25h 30m. Melbourne Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 9665 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne Airport to Illinois consider Melbourne - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Melbourne - Chicago Midway or Melbourne - Bloomington-Normal 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 vacation 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 Airport to Illinois?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $607). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,070). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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