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

Air Canada, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Illinois

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 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 May 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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09:45 - 17:47

MEL

ORD

23h 02m

1 stop

17:15 - 06:45

ORD

MEL

22h 30m

1 stop

$1,327Qantas Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

09:45 - 15:49

MEL

ORD

21h 04m

1 stop

15:23 - 06:45

ORD

MEL

24h 22m

1 stop

$1,351American Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

10:00 - 20:31

MEL

ORD

25h 31m

2 stops

20:21 - 07:50

ORD

MEL

44h 29m

2 stops

$1,363Delta

Fri, 24 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

09:30 - 20:16

MEL

ORD

25h 46m

2 stops

16:45 - 08:15

ORD

MEL

24h 30m

2 stops

$1,365United Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

09:30 - 17:04

MEL

ORD

22h 34m

1 stop

13:30 - 08:15

ORD

MEL

27h 45m

2 stops

$1,366United Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

10:00 - 08:37

MEL

MDW

37h 37m

2 stops

09:49 - 07:50

MDW

MEL

31h 01m

2 stops

$1,376Delta

Fri, 19 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

20:30 - 20:09

MEL

STL

38h 39m

3 stops

14:15 - 11:35

STL

MEL

30h 20m

3 stops

$1,938Air Canada

Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun

06:00 - 14:02

MEL

STL

47h 02m

3 stops

08:55 - 11:35

STL

MEL

35h 40m

3 stops

$2,018Air Canada

Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug

21:00 - 23:56

MEL

STL

41h 56m

2 stops

06:35 - 06:45

STL

MEL

33h 10m

1 stop

$2,327Qantas Airways

Sun, 14 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

13:35 - 13:06

MEL

BMI

38h 31m

2 stops

06:32 - 06:45

BMI

MEL

33h 13m

2 stops

$3,108American Airlines

Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

United Airlines

5 June

MEL09:30Melbourne

25h 46m

2 stops

ORD20:16Chicago O'Hare Intl

14 June

ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 30m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,365

United Airlines

5 June

MEL09:30Melbourne

22h 34m

1 stop

ORD17:04Chicago O'Hare Intl

23 June

ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 45m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,366

United Airlines

1 June

MEL10:55Melbourne

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD18:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

30 June

ORD15:47Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 28m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,368

Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Illinois

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Melbourne to Illinois flight tickets

Qatar Airways

5 Oct

MEL23:45Melbourne

35h 37m

2 stops

ORD19:22Chicago O'Hare Intl

12 Oct

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

$1,896

Qatar Airways

8 Oct

MEL23:45Melbourne

31h 20m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

14 Oct

ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 05m

2 stops

MEL17:50Melbourne

$1,984

Qatar Airways

8 Oct

MEL23:45Melbourne

31h 20m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

14 Oct

ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 05m

2 stops

MEL17:50Melbourne

$1,987

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MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

09:45-17:47

1 stop23h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

17:15-06:45

1 stop22h 30m

$1,327

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MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

09:45-15:49

1 stop21h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

15:23-06:45

1 stop24h 22m

$1,351

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:00-20:31

2 stops25h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

20:21-07:50

2 stops44h 29m

$1,363

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-20:16

2 stops25h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/6

16:45-08:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,365

MelbourneChicago

MEL - ORD

MELORD

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-17:04

1 stop22h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

13:30-08:15

2 stops27h 45m

$1,366

MelbourneChicago

MEL - MDW

MELMDW

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

10:00-08:37

2 stops37h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/7

09:49-07:50

2 stops31h 01m

$1,376

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

20:30-20:09

3 stops38h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 7/6

14:15-11:35

3 stops30h 20m

$1,938

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

06:00-14:02

3 stops47h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/8

08:55-11:35

3 stops35h 40m

$2,018

MelbourneSt. Louis

MEL - STL

MELSTL

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

21:00-23:56

2 stops41h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 20/6

06:35-06:45

1 stop33h 10m

$2,327

MelbourneBloomington

MEL - BMI

MELBMI

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

13:35-13:06

2 stops38h 31m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 9/8

06:32-06:45

2 stops33h 13m

$3,108

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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 $1,738 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 $1,032 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 05m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to Illinois takes 20h 05m

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 May 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 11,658 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $944	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,037 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,074	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 645 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,216	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,054 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,730 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,425	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,332 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.

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