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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $801

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,764

One-way from

$801

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,721
25/4-1/5
  • 25/4-1/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 21m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
30/4
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($529 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Thu 9/1007:10MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1015:40ORD - MEL
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,683
Thu 9/1006:40MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 15mAir Canada
Mon 20/1010:40ORD - MEL
3 stops33h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3$1,691
Wed 8/1000:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 20/1016:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/3$1,840
Fri 16/508:35MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 23mAir New Zealand
Sun 18/507:35ORD - MEL
2 stops36h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$1,907
Mon 12/513:45MEL - STL
2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/506:52STL - MEL
2 stops38h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,932
Wed 8/1010:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 23mQantas Airways
Tue 21/1014:45ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,969
Tue 29/708:35MEL - STL
2 stops39h 56mAir New Zealand
Wed 13/818:15STL - MEL
2 stops25h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$2,074
Tue 29/710:55MEL - ORD
1 stop24h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 13/815:54ORD - MEL
1 stop25h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,088
Thu 17/710:55MEL - STL
1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 26/817:45STL - MEL
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,088
Sat 26/407:25MEL - ORD
2 stops42h 42mJapan Airlines
Thu 28/812:30ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,409
Sun 4/515:55MEL - ORD
2 stops64h 55mFinnair
Mon 12/521:30ORD - MEL
2 stops41h 05mFinnair
Deal found 27/3$2,417
Tue 29/715:05MEL - STL
1 stop19h 26mQantas Airways
Wed 13/816:19STL - MEL
1 stop21h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,577

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Illinois 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.
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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

06:00-14:49

2 stops23h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/8

19:35-13:20

2 stops26h 45m

$1,723

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

06:00-14:49

2 stops23h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/8

10:00-11:35

3 stops34h 35m

$1,737

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

08:35-22:58

2 stops29h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

07:35-10:50

2 stops36h 15m

$1,907

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

13:45-23:04

2 stops24h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 19/5

06:52-11:55

2 stops38h 03m

$1,932

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

14:25-14:25

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$1,997

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

09:45-19:38

1 stop24h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

18:20-10:20

2 stops25h 00m

$2,044

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Tue 29/7

08:35-09:31

2 stops39h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 13/8

18:15-10:50

2 stops25h 35m

$2,074

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

10:55-20:01

1 stop24h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/8

13:55-07:30

1 stop26h 35m

$2,088

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

10:55-16:45

1 stop20h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 26/8

17:45-08:15

1 stop23h 30m

$2,088

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

15:55-09:05

2 stops32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/9

12:10-05:45

1 stop26h 35m

$2,199

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/3

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Illinois as you normally would.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from Melbourne to Illinois have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Illinois are United Airlines ($1,321), Cathay Pacific ($1,351), and China Southern ($2,040).

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Illinois. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$728Average$2,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,228Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,483Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,648Average$2,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,666Average$2,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,080Average$2,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,275Average$2,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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