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$546+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne (MEL)

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/46:40 pm
ORD
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MEL
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/1012:00 pm
MEL
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ORD
1 stop20h 57m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$935
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/96:40 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/2812:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/76:40 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/2112:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$945
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/86:40 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/2112:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$946
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/288:21 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops42h 59m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/1112:00 pm
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/194:49 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops32h 26m
Qantas Airways
Fri 4/109:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$958
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/214:49 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops47h 31m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/89:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$970
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/174:49 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/319:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$984
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/106:40 pm
ORD
-
MEL
1 stop21h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/246:30 pm
MEL
-
ORD
2 stops37h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$990
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/194:49 pm
ORD
-
MEL
2 stops37h 56m
Qantas Airways
Thu 4/99:45 am
MEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$991
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/304:13 pm
STL
-
MEL
1 stop20h 47m
Qantas Airways
Mon 4/61:35 pm
MEL
-
STL
1 stop20h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 3/296:59 pm
STL
-
MEL
2 stops45h 51m
Delta
Wed 4/810:00 am
MEL
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STL
2 stops22h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$1,173

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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$935
(oojo)

One-way from

$546
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,504
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

6:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 2/28

12:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$936

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

3:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

7:45 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,116

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/29

6:38 am-6:45 am

1 stop32h 07m

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

9:45 am-11:58 pm

1 stop29h 13m

$1,190

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/3

7:15 am-8:50 am

2 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

10:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops29h 25m

$1,223

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/28

4:13 pm-5:00 am

1 stop20h 47m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

1:35 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$1,240

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/27

4:13 pm-5:00 am

1 stop20h 47m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

1:35 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$1,240

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/19

3:35 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-2:43 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,254

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/12

2:19 pm-9:30 am

2 stops27h 11m

Melbourne

Sat 3/21

4:05 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$1,272

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

3:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-7:58 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$1,280

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

$1,290

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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 Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $491). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in 27h 11m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Melbourne Airport is about 9479 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne, Lambert-St Louis - Melbourne or Chicago Midway - Melbourne when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Melbourne Airport.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $491). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$769Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$796Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$844Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,217Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,439Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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