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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $624

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,340

One-way from

$624

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,112
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/3-26/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 27m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 7/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 10m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($621 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 February 2025.

Wed 10/913:10ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/908:35MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,337
Fri 28/220:25ORD - MEL
1 stop44h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 8/312:00MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,357
Mon 10/314:42ORD - MEL
3 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/313:45MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,536
Wed 22/1023:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/1120:40MEL - ORD
2 stops54h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,968
Fri 21/308:20STL - MEL
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/312:00MEL - STL
2 stops44h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,007
Fri 21/317:37STL - MEL
2 stops46h 43mQantas Airways
Fri 28/312:00MEL - STL
1 stop27h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,015
Wed 10/915:51ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 59mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/908:35MEL - ORD
2 stops29h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$2,118
Thu 10/716:05STL - MEL
3 stops52h 00mAir Canada
Thu 24/706:00MEL - STL
3 stops48h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$2,120
Sat 3/508:30STL - MEL
2 stops35h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/508:35MEL - STL
2 stops28h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$2,183
Mon 14/410:58ORD - MEL
1 stop29h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/410:55MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,258
Sat 1/316:55ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Fri 7/323:55MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 27mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,269
Mon 10/315:40ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/300:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2$2,274

Find flights from Illinois to Melbourne within your budget

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/3

15:16-07:35

1 stop24h 19m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

08:15-17:23

2 stops25h 08m

$1,340

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

19:13-06:45

1 stop44h 32m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

06:00-17:26

2 stops26h 26m

$1,484

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/3

14:42-12:45

3 stops30h 03m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

13:45-23:06

2 stops25h 21m

$1,536

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 21/3

08:20-09:00

2 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

12:00-16:34

2 stops44h 34m

$2,007

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 21/3

17:37-08:20

2 stops46h 43m

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

12:00-23:09

1 stop27h 09m

$2,015

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/4

11:25-18:55

2 stops40h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

20:50-09:40

2 stops51h 50m

$2,051

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/7

16:05-11:05

3 stops52h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

06:00-15:16

3 stops48h 16m

$2,120

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/5

08:30-10:50

2 stops35h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

08:35-22:03

2 stops28h 28m

$2,183

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

07:35-10:50

2 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

08:35-00:13

2 stops30h 38m

$2,245

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

10:58-07:30

1 stop29h 32m

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

10:55-21:14

1 stop25h 19m

$2,258

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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 22 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines. 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,702 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 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 $624. Users have also found prices from $677 and $1,521 on American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, 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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