What airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Illinois according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Melbourne

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Melbourne are updated daily.

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As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Melbourne?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:22 pm - 7:00 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

24h 38m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

10:10 am - 12:30 amMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

31h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

$1,163Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

7:20 pm - 8:50 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

45h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:10 am - 9:09 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

27h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

$1,163Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

6:50 pm - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,231Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3

6:50 pm - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,232Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3

5:40 am - 5:00 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

31h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 8:07 amMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

26h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$1,244American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

10:22 am - 5:00 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

26h 38m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 8:07 amMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

26h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$1,244American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

11:10 am - 10:55 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

31h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

8:15 am - 10:26 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

31h 11m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,252Air New Zealand

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

1:36 pm - 8:15 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

27h 39m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

10:55 am - 6:43 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

22h 48m1 stop San Francisco

$1,263United Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 28

7:15 am - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

34h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 6:54 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 44m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,265Air New Zealand

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Jan 20

11:10 am - 9:15 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

30h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

12:45 pm - 6:05 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

22h 20m1 stop San Francisco

$1,267United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

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7:48 pm - 12:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

8:30 pm - 7:48 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 18m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,367Air Canada

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Sep 9

9:13 pm - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

42h 32m1 stop Los Angeles

11:55 pm - 9:39 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 44m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,427Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Sep 9

9:13 pm - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

42h 32m1 stop Los Angeles

11:55 pm - 9:39 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 44m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,467Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Sep 9

7:48 pm - 12:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:00 am - 2:43 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 43m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

$1,534Air Canada

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Sep 9

11:23 am - 7:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:00 am - 5:23 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,635Delta

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 9

6:48 pm - 7:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 02m1 stop Los Angeles

10:00 am - 6:59 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,635Delta

Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Sep 6

6:20 pm - 8:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 55m1 stop San Francisco

10:55 am - 4:36 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 41m1 stop San Francisco

$1,906United Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Sep 10

3:00 pm - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

8:35 am - 4:45 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$9,805Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

3:00 pm - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

8:35 am - 4:45 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$9,806Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

6:20 pm - 8:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 55m1 stop San Francisco

9:30 am - 2:36 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$13,352United Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26

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American Airlines flights from Illinois to Melbourne

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American Airlines

Oct 27

STL5:40 amLambert-St Louis

31h 20m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

Nov 11

MEL10:45 pmMelbourne

26h 22m

2 stops

STL8:07 amLambert-St Louis

$1,145

American Airlines

Oct 20

STL12:47 pmLambert-St Louis

29h 48m

2 stops

MEL10:35 amMelbourne

Nov 3

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

26h 59m

1 stop

STL9:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,178

American Airlines

Oct 27

STL5:40 amLambert-St Louis

31h 20m

1 stop

MEL5:00 amMelbourne

Nov 11

MEL10:45 pmMelbourne

26h 22m

2 stops

STL8:07 amLambert-St Louis

$1,244

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Delta

Oct 20

STL7:20 pmLambert-St Louis

45h 30m

2 stops

MEL8:50 amMelbourne

Nov 3

MEL10:10 amMelbourne

27h 59m

2 stops

STL9:09 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,163

Delta

Dec 14

STL12:20 pmLambert-St Louis

26h 40m

2 stops

MEL8:00 amMelbourne

Jan 18

MEL10:10 amMelbourne

24h 51m

2 stops

STL6:01 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,603

Delta

Jan 17

MDW9:30 amChicago Midway

29h 30m

2 stops

MEL8:00 amMelbourne

Jan 30

MEL10:10 amMelbourne

29h 00m

2 stops

MDW10:10 pmChicago Midway

$1,613

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Tue 10/27

2:22 pm-7:00 am

2 stops24h 38m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

10:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,163

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7:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops45h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

10:10 am-9:09 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,163

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/27

6:50 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 2/3

4:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,231

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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6:50 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

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4:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,232

St. LouisMelbourne

STL Lambert-St Louis - MEL Melbourne

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/27

5:40 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

10:45 pm-8:07 am

2 stops26h 22m

$1,244

St. LouisMelbourne

STL Lambert-St Louis - MEL Melbourne

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/27

10:22 am-5:00 am

2 stops26h 38m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

10:45 pm-8:07 am

2 stops26h 22m

$1,244

St. LouisMelbourne

STL Lambert-St Louis - MEL Melbourne

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/20

11:10 am-10:55 am

2 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

8:15 am-10:26 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$1,252

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STL Lambert-St Louis - MEL Melbourne

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/8

1:36 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 39m

Melbourne

Mon 9/28

10:55 am-6:43 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$1,263

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

ORDMEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

7:15 am-10:55 am

2 stops34h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 1/20

12:10 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,265

St. LouisMelbourne

STL Lambert-St Louis - MEL Melbourne

STLMEL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/20

11:10 am-9:15 am

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

12:45 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,267

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,010. The month of January is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $1,353.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,447 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Illinois for as low as $1,017 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Melbourne are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Melbourne?
As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Melbourne?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $329	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,503 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,470 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $929	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,081 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,264	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 662 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,364	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,924 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,375	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,113 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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