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

Delta, American Airlines, and Etihad Airways 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.

$842 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Illinois in 2026

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08:15 - 20:37MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 22m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

12:45 - 08:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,797Air New Zealand

Wed, 18 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

08:35 - 00:59MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 24m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

16:40 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,797Air New Zealand

Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

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

45h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 12:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,084Cathay Pacific

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

18:20 - 07:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:20 - 17:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,087Etihad Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

09:45 - 15:53MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 08m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

10:30 - 06:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 15m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,163Qantas Airways

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

08:15 - 00:30MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

13:46 - 11:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

$2,164American Airlines

Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

08:15 - 00:30MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

13:46 - 11:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

$2,171American Airlines

Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

23:45 - 13:55MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:15 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

$2,171Cathay Pacific

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

22:45 - 05:02MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 17m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:00 - 05:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,221Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 2 Feb

22:45 - 16:57MEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 12m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

22:35 - 09:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,235Qantas Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 2 Feb

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American Airlines flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best American Airlines deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

American Airlines

22 Aug

MEL09:45Melbourne

21h 09m

1 stop

ORD15:54Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 Aug

ORD17:16Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 14m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,329

American Airlines

27 Jan

MEL08:15Melbourne

33h 15m

2 stops

ORD00:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

31 Jan

ORD13:46Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 44m

2 stops

MEL11:30Melbourne

$2,164

American Airlines

27 Jan

MEL08:15Melbourne

33h 15m

2 stops

ORD00:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

31 Jan

ORD13:46Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 44m

2 stops

MEL11:30Melbourne

$2,174

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Illinois

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

Air New Zealand

4 Sept

MEL08:35Melbourne

31h 24m

2 stops

ORD00:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

14 Sept

ORD16:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

$1,797

Air New Zealand

17 Nov

MEL12:10Melbourne

26h 39m

2 stops

ORD21:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Feb

ORD15:51Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 04m

2 stops

MEL08:55Melbourne

$1,834

Air New Zealand

10 Sept

MEL12:10Melbourne

27h 49m

2 stops

ORD00:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

17 Sept

ORD14:16Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 39m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

$2,010

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Melbourne

Wed 18/11

08:15-20:37

2 stops29h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/12

12:45-08:55

2 stops27h 10m

$1,797

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MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

08:35-00:59

2 stops31h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

16:40-10:55

2 stops27h 15m

$1,797

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

07:25-13:55

1 stop45h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

16:15-12:15

1 stop28h 00m

$2,084

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

18:20-07:55

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/12

20:20-17:00

1 stop27h 40m

$2,087

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

09:45-15:53

1 stop21h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

10:30-06:45

1 stop28h 15m

$2,163

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 27/1

08:15-00:30

2 stops33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

13:46-11:30

2 stops28h 44m

$2,164

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 27/1

08:15-00:30

2 stops33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

13:46-11:30

2 stops28h 44m

$2,171

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

23:45-13:55

1 stop29h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

16:15-15:50

2 stops31h 35m

$2,171

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MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

22:45-05:02

1 stop23h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

11:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

$2,221

MelbourneChicago

MEL Melbourne - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

22:45-16:57

1 stop35h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

22:35-09:30

2 stops41h 55m

$2,235

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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 $1,353. 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 $1,426.

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Best price found	$842
Fastest flight time	21h 09m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $842. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,797.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Illinois takes 21h 09m

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 $587	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,958 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,235	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,103 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,318	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,322	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 662 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,673	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,453 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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