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$459+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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Cheap 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 February 17, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/194:49 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/89:45 am
MEL
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ORD
1 stop22h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/17$954
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/194:49 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Fri 4/109:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/17$969
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:05 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops49h 15m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/1112:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
1 stop27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/15$1,101
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:15 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops50h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/912:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
1 stop27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/14$1,102
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/74:49 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops46h 31m
Qantas Airways
Thu 3/1212:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/14$1,119
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:50 pm
STL
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MEL
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/97:30 am
MEL
-
STL
2 stops30h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/167:21 pm
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3111:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:20 am
ORD
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MEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3111:55 pm
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:20 am
ORD
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MEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3111:55 pm
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:39 pm
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop44h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1011:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,167
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2311:45 am
ORD
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MEL
1 stop24h 15m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/2310:15 am
MEL
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ORD
2 stops29h 32m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/16$1,168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/167:21 pm
ORD
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MEL
1 stop44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/2811:55 pm
MEL
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ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,169

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 February 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$954
(oojo)

One-way from

$459
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,244
From Illinois to Melbourne
One-way flight from Illinois to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($330 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
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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St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/2

6:50 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

7:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops30h 29m

$1,127

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/12

2:31 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 59m

Melbourne

Sat 3/21

12:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop27h 58m

$1,192

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/3

7:05 pm-9:15 am

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-6:24 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$1,211

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

2:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

7:50 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops45h 05m

$1,218

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/31

1:10 pm-9:15 am

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 4/13

10:55 am-5:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$1,226

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

1:24 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 11m

Melbourne

Sat 3/7

12:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,229

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

6:56 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops33h 24m

Melbourne

Sat 5/23

7:30 am-9:12 pm

2 stops28h 42m

$1,243

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

5:15 pm-10:55 am

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

12:10 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$1,265

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

7:21 pm-6:45 am

1 stop44h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

9:45 am-5:50 am

1 stop35h 05m

$1,285

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

8:20 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

10:40 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,310

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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 $361). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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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Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,218, American Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Illinois in 21h 55m. There are 9660 mi between Illinois and Melbourne. 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 Illinois to 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 vacation 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 $361). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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 Illinois to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 airlines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$769Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$796Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$821Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,217Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,375Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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