What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Illinois?

Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Illinois

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Melbourne according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Illinois?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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14:20 - 05:16MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 56m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

06:30 - 12:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

$1,476Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

14:20 - 05:16MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 56m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

06:30 - 12:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

38h 15m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

$1,504Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

11:30 - 16:26MEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

21h 56m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

09:40 - 09:30STL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

30h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$1,792United Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan

12:45 - 14:30MEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

42h 45m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:30 - 10:30STL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

28h 00m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$1,792United Airlines

Wed, 9 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan

08:35 - 05:01MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 26m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

15:00 - 13:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,824Air New Zealand

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

09:45 - 12:21MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 36m1 stop Los Angeles

08:00 - 05:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 00m2 stops Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,825American Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

22:45 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

15:00 - 10:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,875American Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:10 - 21:42MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 32m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

15:47 - 13:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,888Air New Zealand

Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

09:45 - 23:30MEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

29h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

10:12 - 05:00STL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

26h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,151Qantas Airways

Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

14:25 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:00 - 11:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,157Cathay Pacific

Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

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10:55 - 20:40MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop San Francisco

18:20 - 08:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 55m1 stop San Francisco

$1,355United Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

10:55 - 19:00MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 05m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

18:20 - 08:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 55m1 stop San Francisco

$1,355United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

09:30 - 14:36MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

16:30 - 08:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 45m1 stop San Francisco

$1,390Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

06:50 - 20:40MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

07:40 - 08:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 35m1 stop San Francisco

$1,693Virgin Australia

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

13:35 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

19h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

06:00 - 06:45STL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

33h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,825American Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

13:35 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

19h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

08:36 - 06:45STL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

31h 09m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$1,825American Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

06:15 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

16:00 - 08:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

49h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,772Cathay Pacific

Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

14:20 - 14:20MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

63h 00m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

16:00 - 08:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

49h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,886Cathay Pacific

Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

09:45 - 16:51MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

19:00 - 10:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,288Qantas Airways

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

12:10 - 23:26MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 16m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

16:11 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 44m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

$3,684Air New Zealand

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

American Airlines

21 Oct

MEL09:45Melbourne

42h 36m

1 stop

ORD12:21Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD08:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,825

American Airlines

26 Aug

MEL13:35Melbourne

24h 05m

2 stops

STL22:40Lambert-St Louis

30 Aug

STL14:29Lambert-St Louis

25h 16m

2 stops

MEL06:45Melbourne

$1,829

American Airlines

21 Oct

MEL09:45Melbourne

30h 45m

1 stop

ORD00:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD16:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 42m

2 stops

MEL10:35Melbourne

$1,875

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

Qatar Airways

16 Oct

MEL17:10Melbourne

37h 55m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

26 Oct

ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 30m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,783

Qatar Airways

16 Oct

MEL23:45Melbourne

31h 20m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 30m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,853

Qatar Airways

16 Oct

MEL19:20Melbourne

35h 45m

2 stops

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

26 Oct

ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 30m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,911

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Melbourne

Mon 19/10

14:20-05:16

3 stops30h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/10

06:30-12:25

3 stops37h 55m

$1,476

MelbourneChicago

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MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

14:20-05:16

3 stops30h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/10

06:30-12:45

3 stops38h 15m

$1,504

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MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

11:30-16:26

2 stops21h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/1

09:40-09:30

2 stops30h 50m

$1,792

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Wed 9/12

12:45-14:30

2 stops42h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/1

13:30-10:30

2 stops28h 00m

$1,792

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

08:35-05:01

2 stops35h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

15:00-13:45

2 stops31h 45m

$1,824

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

09:45-12:21

1 stop42h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

08:00-05:00

2 stops29h 00m

$1,825

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

22:45-16:05

1 stop34h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

15:00-10:35

2 stops26h 35m

$1,875

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

12:10-21:42

2 stops25h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/10

15:47-13:45

2 stops29h 58m

$1,888

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL Melbourne - STL Lambert-St Louis

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

09:45-23:30

1 stop29h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 14/10

10:12-05:00

1 stop26h 48m

$2,151

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

14:25-14:20

1 stop38h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

16:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,157

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Illinois. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,343. If you’re not able to fly to Illinois in August, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne to Illinois during May average around $1,414.

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Best price found	$853
Fastest flight time	23h 33m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $853. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,476.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Illinois takes 23h 33m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Illinois?
As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Illinois?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $582	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,981 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,224	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,113 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,307	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,085 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,310	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 663 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,659	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,455 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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