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$500+ 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 14, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/168:45 pm
ORD
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MEL
1 stop43h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/246:45 am
MEL
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ORD
2 stops25h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/10$944
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sat 2/218:21 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops42h 59m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/2812:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$951
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 3/184:49 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops47h 31m
Qantas Airways
Fri 4/109:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$953
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/192:58 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops39h 47m
Qantas Airways
Thu 4/99:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/10$956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/252:58 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops39h 47m
Qantas Airways
Mon 4/69:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop29h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/9$965
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 2/184:45 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 00m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/2012:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/10$966
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sat 3/74:49 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops46h 31m
Qantas Airways
Thu 3/1212:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$967
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:20 am
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/251:30 pm
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$974
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:24 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops40h 21m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/912:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/10$977
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/94:49 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/2312:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/10$981
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/192:58 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops34h 17m
Qantas Airways
Fri 4/109:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$989
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/236:50 pm
STL
-
MEL
2 stops35h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 4/69:45 am
MEL
-
STL
1 stop29h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,050

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 14, 2026.

Round-trip from

$953
(oojo)

One-way from

$500
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,237
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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 14, 2026.
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 - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/23

6:50 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

9:45 am-11:58 pm

1 stop29h 13m

$1,050

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

4:45 pm-8:20 am

2 stops46h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

12:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,117

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

4:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 5/20

12:10 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$1,245

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

2:19 pm-9:30 am

2 stops27h 11m

Melbourne

Fri 3/20

12:00 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,274

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/20

6:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 2/27

12:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 59m

$1,274

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

$1,275

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/28

4:13 pm-5:00 am

1 stop20h 47m

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

2:35 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$1,281

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

7:21 pm-6:45 am

1 stop44h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 5/27

9:45 am-4:04 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$1,288

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-2:43 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,289

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

7:21 pm-6:45 am

1 stop44h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 5/20

9:45 am-5:50 am

1 stop35h 05m

$1,290

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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 $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.

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 $1,274, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Illinois in 27h 11m. 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 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, 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 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$769Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$796Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$828Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,217Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,439Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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