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

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

11:32 am - 5:00 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

25h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

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

26h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$1,146American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

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

$1,146American Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8

4:17 pm - 9:30 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

24h 13m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

12:45 pm - 8:59 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

25h 14m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,169United Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 8

4:30 pm - 10:30 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

25h 00m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

12:45 pm - 9:55 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

26h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$1,169United Airlines

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 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

$1,170Philippine 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

Mon, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 24

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

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

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

29h 49m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,265Air New Zealand

Sun, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 13

2:54 pm - 5:00 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

21h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 11:59 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

34h 59m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,345Qantas Airways

Sat, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 14

7:01 pm - 5:00 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

40h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 10:59 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

33h 59m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,352Qantas Airways

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

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

$1,541Multiple 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

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

7:08 am - 8:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-MEL Melbourne

45h 57m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

29h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,265Air New Zealand

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

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

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

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

24h 36m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

10:55 am - 7:01 pmMEL Melbourne-STL Lambert-St Louis

23h 06m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,269United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

3:20 pm - 10:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

28h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:45 am - 6:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$12,946American Airlines

Useful Info

Low season	June
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$562

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.