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$537+ 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
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
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 December 14, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/224:34 pmORD - MEL
1 stop23h 56mQantas Airways
Wed 1/74:40 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops39h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/13$1,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/312:45 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1411:30 amMEL - STL
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,278
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/313:30 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops38h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 1/1412:00 pmMEL - STL
1 stop28h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/14$1,507
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:44 pmORD - MEL
1 stop44h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2411:25 amMEL - ORD
3 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,640
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amORD - MEL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2512:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,661
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/234:46 pmORD - MEL
2 stops32h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/237:00 amMEL - ORD
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1111:30 amMEL - ORD
1 stop28h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,749
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/2412:45 pmORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/2412:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:20 pmORD - MEL
1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/71:00 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,761
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:29 amMDW - MEL
2 stops29h 31mDelta
Wed 1/710:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,930
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Fri 12/199:00 amSTL - MEL
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/211:30 amMEL - STL
2 stops51h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$2,020
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:05 pmMDW - MEL
2 stops45h 55mDelta
Wed 1/710:10 amMEL - MDW
2 stops28h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/12$2,285

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 December 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$953
(oojo)

One-way from

$537
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,940
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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 December 14, 2025.
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

Thu 3/12

3:35 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

7:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$1,095

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

2:26 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 34m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

10:55 am-1:00 am

1 stop29h 05m

$1,156

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

4:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

10:55 am-5:04 pm

1 stop21h 09m

$1,156

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

4:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 4/6

10:55 am-1:00 am

1 stop29h 05m

$1,156

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

2:21 pm-9:15 am

1 stop26h 54m

Melbourne

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-5:04 pm

1 stop21h 09m

$1,156

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

6:11 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 19m

Melbourne

Mon 4/13

10:55 am-8:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,156

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

10:41 am-10:00 am

2 stops30h 19m

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

11:30 am-12:58 am

1 stop30h 28m

$1,161

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

12:45 pm-8:30 am

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

10:55 am-1:00 am

1 stop29h 05m

$1,161

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/28

9:50 am-8:00 am

2 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

10:10 am-5:29 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,168

ChicagoMelbourne

MDW - MEL

MDWMEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

1:09 pm-7:00 am

2 stops25h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,168

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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 December 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% 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 Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in 26h 34m. Fly via Air Canada, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Melbourne Airport is about 9660 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $409 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $417 and $844, respectively.

  • 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, 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$772Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$793Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$844Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$872Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,264Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,450Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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