$865 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Illinois

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Best Illinois Flight Deals from Melbourne

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

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Chicago1 stop$1,883
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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Illinois (MEL-USIL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Illinois that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Illinois

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Illinois.
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American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 23:35MEL-ORD
28h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
08:05 - 05:00ORD-MEL
29h 55m1 stop
$1,883American Airlines
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Mon, 9 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:44MEL-ORD
20h 59m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:52 - 05:00ORD-MEL
23h 08m2 stops
$1,889American Airlines
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Mon, 9 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
Air Canada Logo
07:10 - 16:42MEL-ORD
25h 32m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:35 - 13:05ORD-MEL
29h 30m2 stops
$1,970Air Canada
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Air Canada Logo
07:10 - 14:55MEL-ORD
23h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 12:35ORD-MEL
30h 35m3 stops
$1,980Air Canada
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:45 - 14:25MEL-ORD
29h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:00 - 12:15ORD-MEL
28h 15m1 stop
$2,024Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 15 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:45 - 14:25MEL-ORD
29h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:00 - 11:15ORD-MEL
28h 15m1 stop
$2,031Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 17 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 17:05MEL-ORD
22h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:35 - 08:15ORD-MEL
25h 40m2 stops
$2,066United Airlines
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Wed, 18 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:11MEL-ORD
24h 16m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 07:30ORD-MEL
33h 20m1 stop
$2,075United Airlines
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Thu, 19 Jun - Mon, 7 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
15:05 - 17:18MEL-ORD
41h 13m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:03 - 05:00ORD-MEL
42h 57m1 stop
$2,166Qantas Airways
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Wed, 20 Aug - Sat, 20 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
11:55 - 21:24MEL-ORD
24h 29m1 stop
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17:06 - 05:00ORD-MEL
43h 54m1 stop
$2,197Qantas Airways
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Illinois flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Illinois to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,181 on average. Morning departures are around 9% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Illinois is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,363.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Illinois?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois is February, when tickets cost $1,647 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,703 and $2,445 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Illinois?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Illinois, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Illinois, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Illinois, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$865
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking Illinois flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Illinois.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Illinois?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne to Illinois is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Illinois?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne to Illinois with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Illinois?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Melbourne to Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Illinois

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Illinois. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Illinois? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 472 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025AKL - YVR
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I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

Very modern plane. Good seat spacing. Meals were good. Screens had tons of movies and worked

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

Everything was on time, we arrived early, everything worked well.

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

Delayed due to no crew. On a major holiday travel day.

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