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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Illinois from $867

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ORD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,461

One-way from

$867

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,764
1/5-8/6
  • 1/5-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 24m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($563 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 5/513:45MEL - ORD
3 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/717:45ORD - MEL
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,573
Sat 5/421:00MEL - ORD
2 stops34h 56mQantas Airways
Sat 12/415:17ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,591
Thu 6/313:00MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/315:55ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,665
Wed 11/606:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 43mAir Canada
Wed 18/607:04ORD - MEL
3 stops37h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,765
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - STL
1 stop21h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/110:30STL - MEL
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,117
Tue 7/1000:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 21/1016:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$2,142
Fri 31/1015:35MEL - STL
1 stop22h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/105:21STL - MEL
1 stop30h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,372
Sun 1/615:55MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 20mJapan Airlines
Mon 9/601:30ORD - MEL
2 stops37h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,767
Thu 10/410:55MEL - ORD
1 stop33h 13mVirgin Australia
Fri 11/417:50ORD - MEL
1 stop22h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$2,974
Thu 30/1006:05MEL - STL
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/112:52STL - MEL
3 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,197
Wed 5/303:25MEL - ORD
2 stops52h 30mEmirates
Thu 13/320:45ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$3,346
Wed 29/1000:45MEL - STL
2 stops33h 18mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/111:14STL - MEL
2 stops32h 16mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$3,554

Find flights from Melbourne to Illinois within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

06:00-23:59

2 stops32h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/6

11:55-19:20

2 stops40h 25m

$1,461

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

21:00-15:56

2 stops34h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/4

15:17-06:45

1 stop24h 28m

$1,591

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

13:00-17:00

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

15:55-08:30

1 stop24h 35m

$1,665

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

06:00-14:43

2 stops23h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/6

07:04-11:35

3 stops37h 31m

$1,765

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

00:45-14:25

1 stop29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/4

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,154

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

09:30-12:47

2 stops42h 17m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 13/4

13:43-08:15

2 stops27h 32m

$2,433

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

15:05-19:29

1 stop19h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 13/4

09:41-05:00

1 stop28h 19m

$2,596

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

15:55-09:15

2 stops32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/6

01:30-05:40

2 stops37h 10m

$2,767

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

10:55-05:08

1 stop33h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/4

17:50-07:30

1 stop22h 40m

$2,974

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

03:25-14:55

2 stops52h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

20:45-20:35

2 stops31h 50m

$3,346

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Illinois

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

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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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Qantas Airways ($912), United Airlines ($1,317), and Cathay Pacific ($1,325).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to Illinois, consider Melbourne - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Melbourne - Lambert-St Louis or Melbourne - Chicago Midway, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$718Average$2,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,471Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,501Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,626Average$2,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,002Average$2,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,052Average$2,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,245Average$2,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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