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

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 Illinois to Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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

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 to Melbourne from Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8

10:45 pm - 7:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

39h 45m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

9:20 am - 4:55 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 35m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,169Philippine Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 28

5:18 pm - 5:00 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

42h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 pm - 6:11 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

23h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,202Qantas Airways

Thu, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 23

6:59 am - 7:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

9:20 am - 5:00 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 40m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,220Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 24

2:40 pm - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

12:10 pm - 10:59 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 49m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,265Air New Zealand

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 3

1:55 pm - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

8:15 am - 8:35 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$1,265Air New Zealand

Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12

5:18 pm - 5:00 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

42h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:20 am - 11:48 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

30h 28m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,380Qantas Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Mar 1

1:09 pm - 9:30 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

27h 21m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

11:30 am - 4:26 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

21h 56m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,518United Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24

3:00 pm - 10:30 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

26h 30m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

12:45 pm - 5:53 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

22h 08m1 stop San Francisco

$1,518United Airlines

Sat, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 27

11:00 am - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 5:00 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,591American Airlines

Sat, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 27

11:20 am - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 40m2 stops Springfield-Branson Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 5:00 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,595American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4

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

33h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

9:00 am - 5:00 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 00m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,540Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4

8:23 am - 6:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

31h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

9:00 am - 12:30 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,540Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4

6:55 am - 6:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

32h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

9:00 am - 12:30 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,640Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

1:55 pm - 7:50 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

26h 55m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

10:00 am - 8:35 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

25h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,699Delta

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4

2:50 pm - 7:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

11:00 am - 11:31 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 31m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,744Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

8:35 am - 9:35 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

46h 00m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

7:35 am - 10:30 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

29h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,262Air New Zealand

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

3:13 pm - 7:30 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

25h 17m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

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

22h 48m1 stop San Francisco

$2,269United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

4:39 pm - 8:15 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

24h 36m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

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

22h 48m1 stop San Francisco

$2,269United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

5:00 pm - 1:35 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

29h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:45 am - 11:46 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

30h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

$28,282Qantas Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

6:20 am - 6:45 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

9:45 am - 11:46 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

30h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

$29,914Qantas Airways

Useful Info

Low season	June
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$595

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.

Flight from Chicago to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois to Melbourne?
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 Illinois to Melbourne.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Illinois to Melbourne?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Illinois is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Illinois to Melbourne?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Illinois with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Illinois to Melbourne?
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 to Melbourne from Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.