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

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

8:30 am - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

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

1:45 pm - 12:54 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 09m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,122Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

7:30 am - 12:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Nadi

1:35 pm - 7:05 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 30m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

$1,167Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

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

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,217Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9

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

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:10 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,263Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 16

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

27h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

10:20 am - 8:31 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 11m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$1,326Air New Zealand

Mon, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 16

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

26h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

10:20 am - 8:31 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 11m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$1,326Air New Zealand

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 30

6:45 pm - 12:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:25 am - 3:59 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 34m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,579American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Dec 6

1:44 pm - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 pm - 7:59 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,662Qantas Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

1:30 pm - 9:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

12:00 pm - 6:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,703Qantas Airways

Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 19

10:30 am - 9:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

12:00 pm - 9:29 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,933American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Illinois to Melbourne

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

9:04 pm - 7:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

9:20 am - 5:02 amMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 42m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,308Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 21

8:11 pm - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

7:10 pm - 10:00 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,464Air New Zealand

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 21

5:52 pm - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

48h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

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

29h 49m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,493Air New Zealand

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

6:50 pm - 11:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:40 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,543Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

8:59 am - 11:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

33h 11m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

10:45 pm - 3:31 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,559Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 21

6:50 pm - 11:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:40 pm - 2:30 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,583Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 22

4:35 pm - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 55m1 stop San Francisco

12:45 pm - 11:27 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 42m1 stop San Francisco

$1,747United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

11:27 am - 8:00 amMDW Chicago Midway-MEL Melbourne

27h 33m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:10 am - 6:04 pmMEL Melbourne-MDW Chicago Midway

24h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,933Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

3:00 pm - 10:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

26h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 4:05 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,937Qantas Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

6:20 pm - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MEL Melbourne

23h 10m1 stop San Francisco

12:45 pm - 6:49 pmMEL Melbourne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 04m1 stop San Francisco

$14,672United Airlines

Useful Info

Low season	June
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$669

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.