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$576+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,115
(oojo)

One-way from

$576
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,435
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:09 pmSTL - MEL
1 stop43h 51mQantas Airways
Sat 11/87:20 pmMEL - STL
2 stops45h 22mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,136
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:25 amORD - MEL
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/12:15 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,182
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 11/15:09 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops33h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/87:00 amMEL - STL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,203
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/267:25 amORD - MEL
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/210:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,228
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/192:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,244
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 11/253:00 pmORD - MEL
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/67:00 amMEL - ORD
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 11/12:06 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops27h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/812:00 pmMEL - STL
1 stop28h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$1,265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:21 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops26h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:00 pmMEL - STL
1 stop27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,266
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/237:41 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/307:00 amMEL - STL
2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,286
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/32:30 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/1612:10 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops27h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$1,287
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 11/181:00 pmORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/1412:10 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$1,288
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/101:00 pmORD - MEL
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/2312:10 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops27h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$1,292

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/16

6:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop34h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 2/28

12:00 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop28h 08m

$1,266

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/25

12:21 pm-6:45 am

2 stops26h 24m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

12:00 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,266

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

2:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 11/16

12:10 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,287

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/16

4:05 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops54h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-3:29 pm

3 stops48h 29m

$1,320

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

8:20 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 1/28

10:55 pm-10:05 am

2 stops52h 10m

$1,367

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/8

10:49 am-8:00 am

2 stops28h 11m

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

10:10 am-10:16 pm

2 stops29h 06m

$1,466

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

10:53 am-9:30 am

2 stops29h 37m

Melbourne

Sun 1/18

11:30 am-6:49 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,535

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/26

4:05 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops59h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 11/2

9:00 pm-3:29 pm

3 stops59h 29m

$1,572

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/2

4:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops48h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 1/22

1:00 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops25h 13m

$1,577

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/13

4:43 pm-9:30 am

2 stops47h 47m

Melbourne

Mon 11/17

8:40 am-4:27 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,594

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport 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 September 11, 2025.

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

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in 26h 24m. Fly via Qantas Airways, American Airlines, or Air New Zealand 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, Chicago Midway - Melbourne or Lambert-St Louis - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$896Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,264Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,452Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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