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$522+ 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 21, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:01 pmORD - MEL
2 stops25h 39mQantas Airways
Tue 2/107:45 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/19$1,010
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:01 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 04mQantas Airways
Sat 11/157:25 amMEL - ORD
2 stops26h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/19$1,012
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/103:11 pmORD - MEL
2 stops26h 24mQantas Airways
Mon 12/228:15 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/19$1,023
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:13 amORD - AVV
2 stops45h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/18:55 pmAVV - ORD
2 stops41h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,024
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:49 pmORD - AVV
2 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/36:00 amAVV - ORD
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,030
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:13 amORD - MEL
2 stops44h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/16:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops43h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,045
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:23 pmORD - AVV
2 stops35h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/256:00 amAVV - ORD
2 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,055
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Thu 11/131:49 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Wed 12/31:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops27h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/19$1,063
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:03 pmORD - AVV
2 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:00 amAVV - ORD
2 stops32h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,079
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:16 amORD - MEL
2 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/207:25 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,090
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:03 pmORD - MEL
2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:20 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,091
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 10/298:30 pmORD - MEL
2 stops30h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 11/48:15 amMEL - ORD
2 stops26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/19$1,101

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 October 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,010
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$522
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,462
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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 October 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne that are best for you.

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:13 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 57m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-7:43 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$1,026

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

1:49 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops31h 21m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$1,030

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

5:10 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,055

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

6:23 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops35h 52m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-3:33 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,055

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

5:40 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,069

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

5:40 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,069

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

6:03 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops36h 12m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-9:24 pm

2 stops32h 24m

$1,079

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

1:39 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops37h 41m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-2:57 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$1,106

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

6:03 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 07m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-4:49 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,109

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

6:23 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops24h 42m

Melbourne

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-3:29 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,141

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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 $491). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,125). 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 IL to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Melbourne in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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 $1,284, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Illinois in 23h 30m. There are 9479 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Melbourne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $531. Users have also found prices from $756 and $879 on Fiji Airways and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 $491). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,125). 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 October 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,264Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,450Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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