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

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

What airlines fly to Melbourne Airport?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport from Illinois according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport are updated daily.

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As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport.

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

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 Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:30 am - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

38h 30m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

1:25 pm - 9:20 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 55m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,092Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

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

$1,145American 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

$1,145American Airlines

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

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

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

3:12 pm - 8:15 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

26h 03m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

11:55 am - 6:43 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

22h 48m1 stop San Francisco

$1,263United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

10:25 am - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

29h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 8:37 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 27m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,265Air New Zealand

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

12:45 pm - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 11:02 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 52m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,265Air New Zealand

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 16

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

$1,268United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

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7:20 pm - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:45 pm - 3:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,420Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 25

4:30 pm - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:45 pm - 3:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,589Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 25

2:08 pm - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

23h 52m2 stops Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

9:45 am - 6:03 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,680American Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 25

6:02 am - 11:15 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

38h 13m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

4:10 pm - 11:59 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

46h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$2,023Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

6:00 am - 6:45 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

33h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

9:00 pm - 10:59 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

40h 59m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$2,308Qantas Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

10:16 am - 10:15 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

32h 59m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

2:20 pm - 10:59 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

47h 39m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$2,573Qantas Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

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

4:20 pm - 8:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 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 - Sun, Aug 23

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American Airlines flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport

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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

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MEL10:35 amMelbourne

Nov 3

MEL12:00 pmMelbourne

26h 59m

1 stop

STL9:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,178

American Airlines

Sep 29

STL5:00 pmLambert-St Louis

28h 40m

2 stops

MEL12:40 pmMelbourne

Oct 6

MEL3:25 pmMelbourne

24h 21m

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STL11:46 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,208

Qatar Airways flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport

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Jan 26

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

MEL5:50 pmMelbourne

Feb 4

MEL5:10 pmMelbourne

38h 20m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,271

Qatar Airways

Jan 25

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

MEL5:50 pmMelbourne

Feb 4

MEL4:10 pmMelbourne

39h 20m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,317

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Nov 6

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 30m

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MEL11:20 pmMelbourne

Nov 15

MEL5:10 pmMelbourne

38h 20m

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$1,323

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1:25 pm-9:20 am

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7:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops45h 30m

Melbourne

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10:10 am-9:09 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,163

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2:22 pm-7:00 am

2 stops24h 38m

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10:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,163

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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6:50 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 00m

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4:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,231

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STL Lambert-St Louis - MEL Melbourne

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Tue 9/29

3:12 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 03m

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

11:55 am-6:43 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$1,263

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Wed 11/18

10:25 am-8:55 am

2 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 11/25

12:10 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$1,265

ChicagoMelbourne

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

12:45 pm-8:55 am

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 2/16

12:10 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$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

$1,268

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Illinois, with most prices found around $1,004. The month of January is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $1,331.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $1,399 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Illinois for as low as $1,017 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 25m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to Melbourne Airport takes 22h 25m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Melbourne Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Melbourne Airport?
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 Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. 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
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 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 11,948 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,375	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,105 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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