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

United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Illinois

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand 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 6 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 April 2026, there are 6 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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13:30 - 20:32

MEL

ORD

46h 02m

3 stops

06:55 - 12:00

ORD

MEL

38h 05m

3 stops

$1,646Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May

13:30 - 09:54

MEL

ORD

35h 24m

3 stops

07:15 - 12:00

ORD

MEL

37h 45m

2 stops

$1,720Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May

09:45 - 06:39

MEL

ORD

35h 54m

1 stop

21:04 - 12:00

ORD

MEL

47h 56m

2 stops

$1,921Multiple Airlines

Fri, 8 May - Mon, 8 Jun

10:00 - 23:59

MEL

STL

28h 59m

2 stops

13:27 - 07:50

STL

MEL

27h 23m

2 stops

$2,013Delta

Sun, 17 May - Fri, 22 May

10:00 - 19:03

MEL

STL

24h 03m

2 stops

14:27 - 07:50

STL

MEL

50h 23m

2 stops

$2,018Delta

Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May

12:10 - 21:44

MEL

ORD

24h 34m

2 stops

16:45 - 10:55

ORD

MEL

27h 10m

2 stops

$2,096Air New Zealand

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

06:00 - 20:07

MEL

STL

29h 07m

3 stops

08:55 - 11:05

STL

MEL

35h 10m

3 stops

$2,191Air Canada

Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

08:35 - 14:16

MEL

STL

44h 41m

2 stops

18:30 - 10:55

STL

MEL

25h 25m

2 stops

$2,286Air New Zealand

Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

10:55 - 21:22

MEL

STL

25h 27m

2 stops

19:06 - 08:15

STL

MEL

22h 09m

1 stop

$2,420United Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

10:55 - 18:24

MEL

STL

22h 29m

1 stop

19:06 - 08:15

STL

MEL

22h 09m

1 stop

$2,424United Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

Air New Zealand

4 Aug

MEL12:10Melbourne

24h 34m

2 stops

ORD21:44Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Aug

ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

$2,096

Air New Zealand

25 July

MEL08:35Melbourne

28h 05m

2 stops

ORD21:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Aug

ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

$2,163

Air New Zealand

23 July

MEL08:35Melbourne

44h 41m

2 stops

STL14:16Lambert-St Louis

27 July

STL18:30Lambert-St Louis

25h 25m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

$2,286

Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

Air Canada

4 Aug

MEL06:00Melbourne

31h 05m

3 stops

ORD22:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Aug

ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 50m

3 stops

MEL11:05Melbourne

$2,142

Air Canada

23 July

MEL06:00Melbourne

29h 07m

3 stops

STL20:07Lambert-St Louis

27 July

STL08:55Lambert-St Louis

35h 10m

3 stops

MEL11:05Melbourne

$2,191

Air Canada

18 May

MEL20:30Melbourne

33h 15m

2 stops

ORD14:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 May

ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 50m

3 stops

MEL11:05Melbourne

$2,221

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MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

13:30-20:32

3 stops46h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

06:55-12:00

3 stops38h 05m

$1,646

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

13:30-09:54

3 stops35h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

07:15-12:00

2 stops37h 45m

$1,720

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

09:45-06:39

1 stop35h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

21:04-12:00

2 stops47h 56m

$1,921

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:00-23:59

2 stops28h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 22/5

13:27-07:50

2 stops27h 23m

$2,013

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:00-19:03

2 stops24h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 21/5

14:27-07:50

2 stops50h 23m

$2,018

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

12:10-21:44

2 stops24h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

16:45-10:55

2 stops27h 10m

$2,096

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

06:00-20:07

3 stops29h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 27/7

08:55-11:05

3 stops35h 10m

$2,191

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

08:35-14:16

2 stops44h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 27/7

18:30-10:55

2 stops25h 25m

$2,286

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

10:55-21:22

2 stops25h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/9

19:06-08:15

1 stop22h 09m

$2,420

Fastest return journey

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

10:55-18:24

1 stop22h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/9

19:06-08:15

1 stop22h 09m

$2,424

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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 $1,545. If you’re not able to fly to Illinois in August, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne to Illinois during November average around $1,561.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $1,843 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Melbourne for as low as $1,061 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 25m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Illinois takes 23h 25m

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 April 2026, there are 6 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
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $972	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,017 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,106	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 625 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,169	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,546 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,253	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,897 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,468	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,249 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,472	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,548 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Melbourne to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Illinois from Melbourne which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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