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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $760

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,825

One-way from

$760
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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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 17 January 2025.

Fri 14/215:17ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 48mQantas Airways
Fri 21/212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,825
Wed 19/313:30ORD - MEL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/313:45MEL - ORD
2 stops32h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,843
Mon 17/317:10ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 13/415:05MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,855
Sun 9/313:20ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 15mIberia
Sun 23/312:00MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 06mIberia
Deal found 16/1$1,875
Sun 2/308:05ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 9/316:20MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,925
Thu 13/208:05STL - MEL
2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/213:00MEL - STL
1 stop22h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,032
Mon 10/215:40ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 05mAir Canada
Fri 14/208:00MEL - ORD
3 stops31h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$2,177
Tue 11/216:55ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Tue 25/213:35MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 42mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,205
Sat 1/214:40ORD - MEL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/200:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/1$2,478
Mon 3/206:03STL - MEL
2 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/223:55MEL - STL
2 stops40h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,593
Mon 3/206:03STL - MEL
2 stops35h 17mQantas Airways
Sun 16/216:20MEL - STL
1 stop20h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$2,832
Tue 18/216:07MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/216:20MEL - MDW
1 stop22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,876

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/2

15:17-12:05

2 stops27h 48m

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

12:00-17:17

1 stop22h 17m

$1,825

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/2

07:18-07:35

1 stop31h 17m

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

12:00-19:33

1 stop24h 33m

$1,841

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/3

13:30-12:15

2 stops30h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

13:45-05:46

2 stops32h 01m

$1,843

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/3

13:20-07:35

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

12:00-21:06

2 stops25h 06m

$1,875

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/3

08:05-05:40

1 stop28h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

16:20-20:06

1 stop20h 46m

$1,925

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/3

16:30-09:00

2 stops24h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

10:30-21:49

2 stops27h 19m

$2,032

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/2

15:40-15:45

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

08:00-22:06

3 stops31h 06m

$2,177

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/2

16:55-12:15

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 25/2

13:35-19:17

2 stops22h 42m

$2,205

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

14:40-23:00

1 stop39h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

00:45-13:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,478

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/2

06:03-12:20

2 stops37h 17m

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

23:55-23:08

2 stops40h 13m

$2,593

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $827. Users have also found prices from $880 and $1,796 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to Melbourne Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Melbourne or Chicago Midway - Melbourne.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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