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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport from $845

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,792

One-way from

$845
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 24m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m 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 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/1215:40ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/212:00MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,900
Wed 25/1213:15ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 7/108:00MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,027
Tue 24/1206:20MDW - MEL
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1213:45MEL - MDW
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,277
Sat 28/1211:45ORD - MEL
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/213:45MEL - ORD
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,980
Tue 24/1213:45STL - MEL
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1206:15MEL - STL
2 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,493
Sat 28/1214:40ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/200:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$3,507
Tue 24/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/1211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,715
Tue 24/1208:50STL - MEL
1 stop32h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/1213:00MEL - STL
1 stop28h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,715
Sat 21/1207:10ORD - MEL
1 stop33h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 9/118:55MEL - ORD
2 stops41h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$4,351
Sat 21/1217:10ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 31/1213:45MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 33mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/12$4,586
Fri 27/1213:45STL - MEL
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 5/118:50MEL - STL
2 stops35h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$4,677
Tue 24/1219:45ORD - MEL
1 stop41h 40mEmirates
Mon 30/1203:25MEL - ORD
2 stops52h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$5,094

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/3

08:05-05:40

1 stop28h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

16:20-00:09

1 stop23h 49m

$1,792

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

17:40-12:05

2 stops25h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

$1,802

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

14:15-09:30

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

12:00-15:59

1 stop20h 59m

$1,803

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

09:51-09:30

1 stop30h 39m

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

12:00-09:25

2 stops38h 25m

$1,805

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

11:47-09:30

2 stops28h 43m

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

12:00-09:25

2 stops38h 25m

$1,810

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/3

17:27-18:00

2 stops32h 33m

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

06:15-19:25

2 stops29h 10m

$1,853

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

11:10-16:20

2 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

20:50-23:13

3 stops43h 23m

$1,867

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

15:40-15:45

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

07:30-19:37

3 stops29h 07m

$2,048

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/6

18:39-12:15

2 stops26h 36m

Melbourne

Fri 27/6

23:35-20:23

2 stops35h 48m

$2,189

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/3

17:27-12:15

2 stops26h 48m

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

13:45-19:25

2 stops21h 40m

$2,189

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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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, United Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,442 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,412 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,331 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,552 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $887. Users have also found prices from $905 and $1,491 on Qantas Airways and China Southern, 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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