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 35% 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.

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

Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, 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 September 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.

$1,028 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Illinois in 2026/27

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06:30 - 14:37MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 07m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

15:30 - 09:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

48h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,486Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

22:45 - 16:28MEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

34h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

09:00 - 05:00STL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

27h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,493American Airlines

Fri, 5 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

06:30 - 19:58MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 28m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

15:30 - 09:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

48h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,497Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

22:45 - 16:28MEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

34h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

09:00 - 05:00STL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

27h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,628American Airlines

Fri, 5 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

00:45 - 13:30MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:10 - 12:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,889Cathay Pacific

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

00:45 - 13:30MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:10 - 12:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,921Cathay Pacific

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

12:10 - 21:40MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

14:30 - 08:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 25m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

$2,135Air New Zealand

Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

08:35 - 00:23MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 48m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

15:50 - 17:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$2,496Air New Zealand

Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

12:45 - 23:27MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 42m1 stop San Francisco

11:56 - 09:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 34m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,666United Airlines

Mon, 30 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

12:45 - 00:59MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 14m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

16:30 - 09:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,666United Airlines

Mon, 30 Nov - Thu, 31 Dec

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09:45 - 00:23MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

06:20 - 06:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,135Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

07:25 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

28h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,465Cathay Pacific

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

07:25 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 05:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

46h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,491Cathay Pacific

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

07:25 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 06:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

46h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,501Cathay Pacific

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

19:00 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 55m2 stops Perth Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 23:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,566Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

14:25 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 09:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

50h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

$2,588Cathay Pacific

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

14:25 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 09:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

50h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

$2,591Cathay Pacific

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

21:40 - 14:43MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 03m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

15:40 - 17:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,673Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

07:25 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 07:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

47h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,705Cathay Pacific

Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

17:40 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 07:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

47h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,805Cathay Pacific

Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

28 Oct

MEL00:45Melbourne

28h 45m

1 stop

ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

5 Nov

ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 20m

1 stop

MEL12:30Melbourne

$1,921

Cathay Pacific

21 Oct

MEL15:25Melbourne

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

MEL23:05Melbourne

$1,951

Cathay Pacific

21 Oct

MEL15:25Melbourne

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Oct

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

MEL23:05Melbourne

$1,952

Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best Air Canada deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

Air Canada

17 Nov

MEL07:10Melbourne

24h 27m

2 stops

ORD14:37Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Feb

ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m

2 stops

MEL14:35Melbourne

$1,501

Air Canada

28 Oct

MEL06:30Melbourne

24h 07m

2 stops

ORD14:37Chicago O'Hare Intl

4 Nov

ORD15:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m

2 stops

MEL14:35Melbourne

$1,507

Air Canada

28 Oct

MEL06:30Melbourne

29h 28m

3 stops

ORD19:58Chicago O'Hare Intl

4 Nov

ORD15:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m

2 stops

MEL14:35Melbourne

$1,520

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2 stops48h 50m

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1 stop27h 00m

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Melbourne

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Melbourne

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00:45-13:30

1 stop28h 45m

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14:10-12:30

1 stop29h 20m

$1,889

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Melbourne

Wed 28/10

00:45-13:30

1 stop28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

14:10-12:30

1 stop29h 20m

$1,921

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MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

12:10-21:40

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

14:30-08:55

2 stops25h 25m

$2,135

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

08:35-00:23

2 stops31h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/10

15:50-17:45

2 stops33h 55m

$2,496

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-23:27

1 stop27h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/12

11:56-09:30

2 stops28h 34m

$2,666

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-00:59

2 stops29h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/12

16:30-09:30

2 stops24h 00m

$2,666

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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 $1,352. 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 $1,393.

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Best price found	$1,028
Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $1,028. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,486.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Illinois takes 23h 00m

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 September 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 $540	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,076 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,278	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,214 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,305	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,100 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,320	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 669 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,671	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,487 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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