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$587+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
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 November 13, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:46 pmORD - MEL
1 stop39h 29mQantas Airways
Thu 12/116:45 amMEL - ORD
2 stops28h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/13$952
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:46 pmORD - MEL
1 stop39h 29mQantas Airways
Wed 1/146:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops37h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/18:15 amORD - MEL
1 stop32h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 12/156:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops36h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,124
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/85:30 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops45h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 12/1512:00 pmMEL - STL
1 stop28h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/10$1,214
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops29h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1212:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop22h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 12/71:20 pmSTL - MEL
1 stop22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/204:05 pmMEL - STL
1 stop23h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,251
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/18:10 amORD - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/151:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/166:15 amSTL - MEL
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2711:30 amMEL - STL
2 stops51h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,304
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/13:43 pmORD - MEL
2 stops24h 42mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/156:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops42h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/13$1,320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/319:50 amMDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Wed 1/1410:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops28h 59mDelta
Deal found 11/10$1,465
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:13 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/276:00 amMEL - STL
2 stops23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,517
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:30 pmSTL - AVV
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:55 pmAVV - STL
2 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,542

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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$942
(oojo)

One-way from

$587
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,367
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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne that are best for you.

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St. LouisMelbourne

STL - AVV

STLAVV

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/2

4:05 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops62h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-3:29 pm

3 stops50h 29m

$1,153

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/6

5:04 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops36h 46m

Melbourne

Mon 2/23

11:55 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,182

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - AVV

STLAVV

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/6

4:05 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops62h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-3:29 pm

3 stops50h 29m

$1,196

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

5:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops45h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 12/15

12:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop28h 57m

$1,214

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/2

1:35 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 2/14

4:05 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,265

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/4

7:06 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 09m

Melbourne

Sat 4/11

10:55 am-6:22 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$1,284

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/3

7:06 pm-9:15 am

1 stop22h 09m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-6:22 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$1,284

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/6

5:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 2/23

1:00 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop20h 44m

$1,284

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/2

3:11 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 19m

Melbourne

Sat 2/14

1:00 pm-10:14 pm

3 stops26h 14m

$1,288

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/6

8:45 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 2/6

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,289

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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 November 13, 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.

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 22h 09m. 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 $682. Users have also found prices from $700 and $857 on United Airlines 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, Lambert-St Louis - Melbourne or Chicago Midway - 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, 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,264Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,452Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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