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Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne from $648

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
26 Feb — 5 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,337

One-way from

$648

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,113
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 21/3-2/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 02m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • Illinois to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($622 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($142 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 21 February 2025.

Fri 21/313:51ORD - MEL
2 stops23h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/408:00MEL - ORD
2 stops23h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,337
Wed 26/215:17ORD - MEL
1 stop23h 18mQantas Airways
Sun 9/316:20MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,392
Sun 2/1113:23ORD - AVV
2 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1106:00AVV - ORD
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,491
Sat 15/320:20ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/317:30MEL - ORD
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,524
Tue 12/818:53ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 37mFiji Airways
Sat 30/813:30MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,035
Mon 7/411:25ORD - MEL
2 stops40h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 14/420:50MEL - ORD
2 stops51h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,052
Sat 3/508:30STL - MEL
2 stops35h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/508:35MEL - STL
2 stops28h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$2,184
Mon 11/815:35ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/812:05MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$2,247
Mon 14/412:50ORD - MEL
1 stop27h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/410:55MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,259
Wed 12/306:15STL - MEL
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/313:45MEL - STL
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,287
Wed 22/1016:00ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1100:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$2,289
Sun 10/817:45ORD - MEL
2 stops52h 50mANA
Tue 26/817:30MEL - ORD
2 stops54h 10mANA
Deal found 20/2$2,298

Find flights from Illinois to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Melbourne 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.

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/3

13:51-05:40

2 stops23h 49m

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

08:00-15:13

2 stops23h 13m

$1,337

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/2

09:50-07:35

1 stop28h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

12:00-23:59

1 stop27h 59m

$1,392

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/3

20:20-07:35

1 stop43h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

17:30-15:55

2 stops38h 25m

$1,524

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

$2,052

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

$2,184

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

12:50-07:30

1 stop27h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

10:55-19:39

1 stop23h 44m

$2,259

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

16:55-12:15

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

23:55-19:22

2 stops36h 27m

$2,270

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/3

06:15-22:55

2 stops48h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

13:45-19:30

2 stops21h 45m

$2,287

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/3

15:40-12:30

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

15:25-14:25

1 stop39h 00m

$2,313

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/5

16:45-08:15

2 stops48h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

10:55-17:09

1 stop21h 14m

$2,371

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Melbourne

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

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne 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 when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, 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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Emirates from Illinois to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $648. Users have also found prices from $651 and $655 on American Airlines and ANA, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Melbourne are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Melbourne Avalon and Lambert-St Louis - 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?

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