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

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and Air Canada 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 34% 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 June 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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10:55 - 00:44

MEL

ORD

28h 49m

2 stops

15:26 - 08:15

ORD

MEL

25h 49m

1 stop

$1,355United Airlines

Mon, 15 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

09:30 - 00:59

MEL

ORD

30h 29m

2 stops

18:10 - 07:30

ORD

MEL

22h 20m

1 stop

$1,356United Airlines

Sun, 12 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

09:30 - 19:05

MEL

ORD

24h 35m

1 stop

14:33 - 07:30

ORD

MEL

25h 57m

2 stops

$1,359United Airlines

Sun, 12 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul

10:00 - 23:18

MEL

ORD

28h 18m

1 stop

07:45 - 07:50

ORD

MEL

33h 05m

2 stops

$1,362Delta

Fri, 10 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

10:00 - 22:15

MEL

MDW

27h 15m

2 stops

19:06 - 07:50

MDW

MEL

45h 44m

2 stops

$1,364Delta

Fri, 24 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

06:00 - 14:18

MEL

ORD

23h 18m

2 stops

08:19 - 06:45

ORD

MEL

31h 26m

2 stops

$1,371American Airlines

Sun, 14 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

09:30 - 19:05

MEL

ORD

24h 35m

1 stop

21:30 - 07:30

ORD

MEL

43h 00m

1 stop

$1,373Air New Zealand

Fri, 24 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

09:45 - 23:59

MEL

STL

29h 14m

1 stop

06:37 - 06:45

STL

MEL

33h 08m

1 stop

$1,485Qantas Airways

Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

09:45 - 19:27

MEL

STL

24h 42m

2 stops

10:14 - 06:45

STL

MEL

29h 31m

2 stops

$1,775American Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

09:45 - 22:59

MEL

STL

28h 14m

1 stop

18:43 - 05:00

STL

MEL

43h 17m

1 stop

$1,802Qantas Airways

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

24 July

MEL09:30Melbourne

24h 35m

1 stop

ORD19:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Aug

ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 00m

1 stop

MEL07:30Melbourne

$1,373

Air New Zealand

24 July

MEL09:30Melbourne

24h 35m

1 stop

ORD19:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Aug

ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 00m

1 stop

MEL07:30Melbourne

$1,380

Air New Zealand

24 July

MEL09:30Melbourne

24h 35m

1 stop

ORD19:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Aug

ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 00m

1 stop

MEL07:30Melbourne

$1,381

Delta flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

Delta

24 July

MEL10:00Melbourne

22h 35m

1 stop

ORD17:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Aug

ORD19:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 10m

2 stops

MEL07:50Melbourne

$1,362

Delta

24 July

MEL10:00Melbourne

26h 29m

2 stops

ORD21:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Aug

ORD19:17Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 33m

2 stops

MEL07:50Melbourne

$1,364

Delta

24 July

MEL10:00Melbourne

28h 53m

2 stops

ORD23:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Aug

ORD19:17Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 33m

2 stops

MEL07:50Melbourne

$1,366

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

10:55-00:44

2 stops28h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

15:26-08:15

1 stop25h 49m

$1,355

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

09:30-00:59

2 stops30h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/7

18:10-07:30

1 stop22h 20m

$1,356

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

09:30-19:05

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

14:33-07:30

2 stops25h 57m

$1,359

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

10:00-23:18

1 stop28h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/7

07:45-07:50

2 stops33h 05m

$1,362

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-22:15

2 stops27h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/8

19:06-07:50

2 stops45h 44m

$1,364

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

06:00-14:18

2 stops23h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

08:19-06:45

2 stops31h 26m

$1,371

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

09:30-19:05

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

21:30-07:30

1 stop43h 00m

$1,373

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

09:45-23:59

1 stop29h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 23/7

06:37-06:45

1 stop33h 08m

$1,485

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

09:45-19:27

2 stops24h 42m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/9

10:14-06:45

2 stops29h 31m

$1,775

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

09:45-22:59

1 stop28h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/9

18:43-05:00

1 stop43h 17m

$1,802

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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, September 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 $172. If you’re not able to fly to Illinois in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne to Illinois during October average around $182.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 $1,752 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 $1,032 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 31m
Direct flights	None

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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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 June 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 $584	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,644 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,073	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 645 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,216	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,126 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,227	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,774 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,255	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,042 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,663	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,357 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific 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.

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

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