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$413+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Melbourne

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ORD — MEL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$853
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$413
(BestPriceTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,348
From 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 February 20, 2025.

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 3/211:51 pmORD - MEL
2 stops23h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/27:00 amMEL - ORD
2 stops24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$853
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/184:33 pmORD - MEL
1 stop21h 27mQantas Airways
Mon 8/259:40 amMEL - ORD
1 stop29h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$882
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2112:00 pmORD - AVV
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/156:00 amAVV - ORD
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$950
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/23:16 pmORD - MEL
1 stop23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/86:45 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops36h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$957
This Fareboom 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/194:00 pmORD - MEL
2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/268:35 amMEL - ORD
2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,003
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 4/55:27 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/127:30 amMEL - STL
2 stops29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,150
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/304:45 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1510:55 amMEL - STL
2 stops44h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,250
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2211:45 pmORD - MEL
2 stops52h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/128:40 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,257
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/44:50 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/148:35 amMEL - STL
2 stops27h 01mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,260
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 9/214:05 pmSTL - MEL
3 stops52h 00mAir Canada
Thu 10/167:00 amMEL - STL
3 stops28h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$1,285
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:53 pmORD - MEL
2 stops25h 37mFiji Airways
Sat 8/301:30 pmMEL - ORD
2 stops22h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,298
This Fiji Airways 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/115:37 pmSTL - MEL
2 stops26h 38mFiji Airways
Thu 3/201:45 pmMEL - STL
2 stops21h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,368

Find flights from Illinois to Melbourne within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Illinois

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ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/21

1:51 pm-5:40 am

2 stops23h 49m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-3:13 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$853

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

3:17 pm-7:35 am

1 stop23h 18m

Melbourne

Sun 3/9

4:20 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop20h 46m

$888

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

3:16 pm-6:45 am

1 stop23h 29m

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

6:45 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops36h 11m

$957

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

4:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 3/26

8:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,003

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - AVV

ORDAVV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

7:20 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,010

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/5

5:27 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 53m

Melbourne

Sat 4/12

7:30 am-10:28 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$1,150

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/30

4:45 pm-9:15 am

2 stops24h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 4/15

10:55 am-4:31 pm

2 stops44h 36m

$1,250

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

4:50 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/14

8:35 am-8:36 pm

2 stops27h 01m

$1,260

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD - MEL

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

9:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 3/31

9:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops51h 50m

$1,319

St. LouisMelbourne

STL - MEL

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/11

5:37 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Melbourne

Thu 3/20

1:45 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,368

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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?

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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Fiji Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, 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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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 New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

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 Illinois to Melbourne. 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 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 $413. Users have also found prices from $415 and $418 on American Airlines and ANA, respectively.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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, 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$873Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,032Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,181Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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