Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Melbourne according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 55% 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.

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

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 January 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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10:30 - 16:59

MEL

STL

22h 29m

2 stops

19:05 - 08:15

STL

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,317United Airlines

Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

10:30 - 20:41

MEL

STL

26h 11m

2 stops

18:35 - 07:30

STL

MEL

45h 55m

2 stops

$1,320United Airlines

Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

09:10 - 00:21

MEL

STL

31h 11m

2 stops

18:59 - 07:50

STL

MEL

45h 51m

2 stops

$1,328Delta

Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

10:30 - 16:59

MEL

STL

22h 29m

2 stops

19:05 - 08:15

STL

MEL

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,404Air New Zealand

Fri, 27 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

12:10 - 20:28

MEL

ORD

25h 18m

2 stops

14:35 - 09:25

ORD

MEL

26h 50m

2 stops

$1,422Air New Zealand

Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

16:05 - 20:40

MEL

ORD

20h 35m

1 stop

10:16 - 06:45

ORD

MEL

29h 29m

2 stops

$1,501American Airlines

Mon, 16 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr

19:50 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

34h 51m

2 stops

08:50 - 11:05

ORD

MEL

35h 15m

2 stops

$1,504Air Canada

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr

19:50 - 14:41

MEL

ORD

34h 51m

2 stops

14:00 - 11:35

ORD

MEL

30h 35m

3 stops

$1,514Air Canada

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr

09:10 - 17:54

MEL

MDW

24h 44m

2 stops

14:12 - 07:50

MDW

MEL

26h 38m

2 stops

$1,526Delta

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 22 Apr

16:05 - 14:26

MEL

BMI

38h 21m

2 stops

15:45 - 09:30

BMI

MEL

25h 45m

2 stops

$2,590American Airlines

Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

Qantas Airways

28 Mar

MEL12:00Melbourne

35h 25m

1 stop

ORD07:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

6 Apr

ORD07:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 00m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$1,635

Qantas Airways

28 Mar

MEL12:30Melbourne

27h 28m

2 stops

STL23:58Lambert-St Louis

5 Apr

STL18:50Lambert-St Louis

24h 30m

2 stops

MEL10:20Melbourne

$2,463

Qantas Airways

28 Mar

MEL16:05Melbourne

19h 37m

1 stop

STL19:42Lambert-St Louis

5 Apr

STL18:50Lambert-St Louis

43h 10m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$2,678

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Illinois

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

Air New Zealand

27 Mar

MEL10:30Melbourne

22h 29m

2 stops

STL16:59Lambert-St Louis

4 Apr

STL19:05Lambert-St Louis

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,404

Air New Zealand

3 Mar

MEL12:10Melbourne

25h 18m

2 stops

ORD20:28Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Mar

ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

MEL09:25Melbourne

$1,422

Air New Zealand

15 Feb

MEL12:10Melbourne

26h 26m

2 stops

ORD21:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

22 Feb

ORD07:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m

2 stops

MEL09:25Melbourne

$1,492

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1 stop22h 10m

$1,317

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Fri 27/3

10:30-20:41

2 stops26h 11m

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18:35-07:30

2 stops45h 55m

$1,320

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MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

09:10-00:21

2 stops31h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

18:59-07:50

2 stops45h 51m

$1,328

MelbourneSt. Louis

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MELSTL

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

10:30-16:59

2 stops22h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

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19:05-08:15

1 stop22h 10m

$1,404

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

12:10-20:28

2 stops25h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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14:35-09:25

2 stops26h 50m

$1,422

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MELORD

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Mon 16/3

16:05-20:40

1 stop20h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:16-06:45

2 stops29h 29m

$1,501

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MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

19:50-14:41

2 stops34h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

08:50-11:05

2 stops35h 15m

$1,504

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

19:50-14:41

2 stops34h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

14:00-11:35

3 stops30h 35m

$1,514

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MELMDW

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-17:54

2 stops24h 44m

Chicago Midway

Wed 22/4

14:12-07:50

2 stops26h 38m

$1,526

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MEL - BMI

MELBMI

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:05-14:26

2 stops38h 21m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 22/3

15:45-09:30

2 stops25h 45m

$2,590

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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, February 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 $1,534. If you’re not able to fly to Illinois in February, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne to Illinois during August average around $1,567.

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 $1,738 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 $1,295 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 31m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Illinois takes 23h 31m

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

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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 January 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
American Airlines	PriceFrom $683	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,169 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,014	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 973 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,146	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 572 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,316	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,644 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,317	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,189 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,520	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,140 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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