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$423+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne

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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 abril 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$982
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$423
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,246
From Illinois to Melbourne
One-way flight from Illinois to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($301 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 abril 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 6/511:45 amORD - MEL
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
qui 6/1212:55 pmMEL - ORD
3 stops32h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$982
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 8/64:50 pmORD - MEL
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
seg 8/188:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops29h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,297
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 10/2211:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops52h 40mTurkish Airlines
qua 11/128:40 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,309
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 8/63:15 pmORD - MEL
1 stop24h 30mQantas Airways
seg 8/189:45 amMEL - ORD
1 stop22h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,344
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 10/202:00 pmORD - MEL
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
ter 11/48:10 amMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 4/21$1,365
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 10/164:00 pmORD - MEL
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
dom 10/2612:45 amMEL - ORD
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/21$1,379
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 6/36:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
sáb 11/82:15 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops23h 54mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
qua 8/61:29 pmORD - MEL
2 stops24h 31mAmerican Airlines
seg 8/183:05 pmMEL - ORD
1 stop23h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
ter 6/104:32 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops24h 43mUnited Airlines
ter 6/2410:55 amMEL - STL
2 stops38h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
ter 7/83:54 pmORD - MEL
1 stop25h 21mUnited Airlines
ter 7/1510:55 amMEL - ORD
1 stop21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,451
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 10/226:45 pmORD - AVV
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
qua 11/1210:20 amAVV - ORD
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 6/107:47 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops24h 43mFiji Airways
ter 6/2412:55 pmMEL - STL
2 stops22h 59mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,542

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Melbourne that are best for you.

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ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qui 6/5

11:45 am-12:15 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

qui 6/12

12:55 pm-6:51 am

3 stops32h 56m

$982

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 8/6

4:50 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

seg 8/18

8:35 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,297

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 8/6

3:15 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

seg 8/18

9:45 am-5:42 pm

1 stop22h 57m

$1,344

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qui 10/16

4:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Melbourne

dom 10/26

12:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,379

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 6/3

6:45 pm-11:30 am

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

sáb 11/8

2:15 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$1,383

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 8/6

1:29 pm-5:00 am

2 stops24h 31m

Melbourne

seg 8/18

3:05 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop23h 41m

$1,413

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

ter 6/10

4:32 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 43m

Melbourne

ter 6/24

10:55 am-10:39 am

2 stops38h 44m

$1,445

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 7/8

3:54 pm-8:15 am

1 stop25h 21m

Melbourne

ter 7/15

10:55 am-5:02 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$1,451

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 5/21

6:59 pm-8:15 pm

3 stops34h 16m

Melbourne Avalon

qua 5/28

6:00 am-6:42 am

3 stops39h 42m

$1,479

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 6/6

3:35 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 30m

Melbourne

dom 11/9

8:10 am-2:39 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$1,540

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Melbourne

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 IL to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 abril 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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 Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $710. Users have also found prices from $846 and $869 on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Illinois to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Melbourne. 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 abril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$771Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$848Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,032Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,217Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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