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$624+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne

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ORD — MEL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$967
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$624
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$970
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 July 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/157:05 amORD - MEL
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/221:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$967
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/44:00 pmSTL - MEL
3 stops52h 05mAir Canada
Mon 8/118:30 pmMEL - STL
3 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,187
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/165:52 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/237:30 amMEL - STL
2 stops27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 12/315:57 pmSTL - MEL
1 stop42h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/1412:00 pmMEL - STL
1 stop28h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,273
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 10/194:57 pmORD - MEL
1 stop44h 03mQantas Airways
Tue 10/2812:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop24h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,291
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 10/197:18 amORD - MEL
2 stops35h 32mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/2810:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,292
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/126:15 amSTL - MEL
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/1912:10 pmMEL - STL
2 stops23h 37mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,293
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 10/2211:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/1210:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,313
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:57 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops30h 18mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1912:00 pmMEL - STL
1 stop28h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 12/318:50 amSTL - MEL
1 stop32h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1311:30 amMEL - STL
2 stops22h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 12/810:35 amMDW - MEL
2 stops28h 25mDelta
Sun 12/2110:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops24h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/30$1,449
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/117:42 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops25h 18mFiji Airways
Sat 9/201:30 pmMEL - STL
2 stops21h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,513

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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 July 3, 2025.
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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Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

7:05 am-12:00 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 8/22

1:30 pm-5:40 am

2 stops31h 10m

$967

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/4

4:00 pm-11:05 am

3 stops52h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 8/11

8:30 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops38h 15m

$1,187

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/16

5:52 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 28m

Melbourne

Sat 8/23

7:30 am-8:22 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$1,198

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

4:57 pm-5:00 am

1 stop44h 03m

Melbourne

Tue 10/28

12:00 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop24h 57m

$1,291

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

7:18 am-10:50 am

2 stops35h 32m

Melbourne

Tue 10/28

10:35 am-8:25 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,292

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/12

6:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops35h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 11/19

12:10 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$1,293

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

11:45 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops52h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 11/12

10:55 pm-10:05 am

2 stops52h 10m

$1,313

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/12

5:57 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops30h 18m

Melbourne

Wed 11/19

12:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop28h 57m

$1,329

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/10

4:08 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 22m

Melbourne

Thu 1/8

4:05 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$1,436

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/8

10:35 am-8:00 am

2 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

10:10 am-5:37 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,449

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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 July 3, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, and Japan Airlines from Illinois to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.4
Very good
893 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,505 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Melbourne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $636. Users have also found prices from $730 and $754 on Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways, 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,032Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,431Average$1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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