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$571+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,034
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$571
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$894
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 August 18, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/112:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,034
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:20 amORD - MEL
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/81:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,065
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:55 pmSTL - MEL
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 1/178:50 amMEL - STL
2 stops32h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,076
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/26:13 pmSTL - MEL
1 stop41h 47mQantas Airways
Sat 11/154:25 pmMEL - STL
2 stops24h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/18$1,108
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 11/36:30 amORD - MEL
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1612:00 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:41 amORD - MEL
3 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/92:15 pmMEL - ORD
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,178
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 10/26:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/92:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/1512:54 pmORD - MEL
1 stop26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/229:45 amMEL - ORD
1 stop23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,224
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/267:05 amORD - MEL
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/79:45 amMEL - ORD
2 stops41h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/2210:08 amSTL - MEL
1 stop27h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/49:45 amMEL - STL
1 stop28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/178:50 amSTL - MEL
1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/283:05 pmMEL - STL
1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:20 amSTL - MEL
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/263:05 pmMEL - STL
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,271

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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 August 18, 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 - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

6:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 10/11

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,034

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

6:20 am-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 9/8

1:30 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,065

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/11

1:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 1/17

8:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$1,076

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 11/2

6:13 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 47m

Melbourne

Sat 11/15

4:25 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$1,108

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

6:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 11/16

12:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,163

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

11:41 am-1:25 pm

3 stops33h 44m

Melbourne

Sun 11/9

2:15 pm-6:25 am

3 stops33h 10m

$1,178

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

6:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,196

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

12:54 pm-6:45 am

1 stop26h 51m

Melbourne

Mon 9/22

9:45 am-6:14 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$1,224

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

7:05 am-6:45 am

1 stop32h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 9/7

9:45 am-11:51 am

2 stops41h 06m

$1,234

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/17

8:50 am-5:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 9/28

3:05 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop20h 11m

$1,260

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 August 18, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 $1,076, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Illinois in 22h 05m. 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $692. Users have also found prices from $727 and $1,111 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 Lambert-St Louis - Melbourne 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$896Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,439Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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