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$553+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Illinois

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MEL — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$1,003
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$553
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,125
From Melbourne to Illinois
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:45 pmMEL - ORD
3 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/305:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,003
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:00 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops34h 56mQantas Airways
Sat 4/123:17 pmORD - MEL
1 stop24h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,015
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:00 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/133:55 pmORD - MEL
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,062
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:00 amMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 43mAir Canada
Wed 6/187:04 amORD - MEL
3 stops37h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,126
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:00 pmMEL - STL
1 stop21h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/210:30 amSTL - MEL
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,350
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/712:45 amMEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/214:00 pmORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$1,366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:35 pmMEL - STL
1 stop22h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:21 amSTL - MEL
1 stop30h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,513
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/13:55 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops32h 20mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/91:30 amORD - MEL
2 stops37h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,765
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1010:55 amMEL - ORD
1 stop33h 13mVirgin Australia
Fri 4/115:50 pmORD - MEL
1 stop22h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/20$1,897
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:05 amMEL - STL
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/212:52 pmSTL - MEL
3 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,039
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/53:25 amMEL - ORD
2 stops52h 30mEmirates
Thu 3/138:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops31h 50mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$2,134
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2912:45 amMEL - STL
2 stops33h 18mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/211:14 amSTL - MEL
2 stops32h 16mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$2,267

Find flights from Melbourne to Illinois within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

1:45 pm-6:33 am

3 stops31h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

5:45 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,003

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 4/5

9:00 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops34h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

3:17 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 28m

$1,015

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 3/6

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

3:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop24h 35m

$1,062

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-2:43 pm

2 stops23h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

7:04 am-11:35 am

3 stops37h 31m

$1,126

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 4/3

12:45 am-2:25 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

4:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,374

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 4/6

9:30 am-12:47 pm

2 stops42h 17m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/13

1:43 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 32m

$1,552

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 4/6

3:05 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop19h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/13

9:41 am-5:00 am

1 stop28h 19m

$1,656

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 6/1

3:55 pm-9:15 am

2 stops32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

1:30 am-5:40 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,765

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 4/10

10:55 am-5:08 am

1 stop33h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/11

5:50 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,897

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 3/5

3:25 am-2:55 pm

2 stops52h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

8:45 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$2,134

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois as you normally would.

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 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Japan Airlines from Melbourne to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
842 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
3,279 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Illinois. 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 Melbourne Airport to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $582. Users have also found prices from $840 and $845 on United Airlines and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

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

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois 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 Melbourne Airport to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$851Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,353Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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