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Cheap flights from Chicago to Brisbane from $745

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BNE
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Brisbane are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,995

One-way from

$745

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,154
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/10-1/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 42m total
  • Chicago to Brisbane
9/9
  • 9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Chicago to Brisbane
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($440 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($128 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to Brisbane

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Tue 25/1114:25ORD - BNE
1 stop24h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1219:25BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,389
Mon 1/1211:40ORD - BNE
2 stops25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/1219:25BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,447
Sat 1/1119:03ORD - BNE
2 stops24h 07mFiji Airways
Sat 15/1111:25BNE - ORD
2 stops23h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,775
Fri 31/1015:07ORD - BNE
1 stop24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1100:10BNE - ORD
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,828
Sat 22/1109:00ORD - BNE
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Sat 29/1110:45BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$1,877
Tue 21/1016:00ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1000:10BNE - ORD
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$2,242
Wed 2/714:26ORD - BNE
2 stops27h 04mAir New Zealand
Mon 14/709:45BNE - ORD
2 stops28h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$2,253
Wed 10/1206:00ORD - BNE
2 stops33h 45mDelta
Sun 28/1210:45BNE - ORD
2 stops22h 12mDelta
Deal found 28/4$2,265
Sun 29/618:20ORD - BNE
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/710:30BNE - ORD
1 stop25h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,270
Thu 9/1009:30MDW - BNE
2 stops30h 15mKorean Air
Sun 19/1008:30BNE - MDW
2 stops28h 14mKorean Air
Deal found 28/4$3,677
Tue 10/609:24MDW - BNE
2 stops30h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/608:30BNE - MDW
2 stops42h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$4,253

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Chicago

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Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

18:20-10:25

2 stops25h 05m

Brisbane

Sat 1/11

11:25-21:02

2 stops24h 37m

$1,995

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/10

19:03-10:25

2 stops24h 22m

Brisbane

Wed 15/10

11:35-21:24

2 stops24h 49m

$2,122

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

11:45-05:25

1 stop26h 40m

Brisbane

Sat 1/11

09:45-15:46

1 stop21h 01m

$2,181

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

16:00-11:05

1 stop28h 05m

Brisbane

Fri 31/10

00:10-14:00

1 stop28h 50m

$2,242

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/7

14:26-08:30

2 stops27h 04m

Brisbane

Mon 14/7

09:45-23:13

2 stops28h 28m

$2,253

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/6

18:20-06:30

1 stop21h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 16/7

10:30-21:18

1 stop25h 48m

$2,270

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/8

22:05-05:25

1 stop40h 20m

Brisbane

Tue 23/9

20:05-05:18

1 stop24h 13m

$2,354

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

13:20-07:05

2 stops26h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

06:05-19:32

3 stops29h 27m

$2,459

ChicagoBrisbane

MDW - BNE

MDWBNE

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/10

09:30-06:45

2 stops30h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 19/10

08:30-21:44

2 stops28h 14m

$3,677

ChicagoBrisbane

MDW - BNE

MDWBNE

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/6

09:24-06:45

2 stops30h 21m

Brisbane

Tue 17/6

08:30-12:29

2 stops42h 59m

$4,253

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Brisbane

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Brisbane is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Chicago to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Brisbane as you normally would.

Rainfall in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very Good

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Brisbane, you will be flying into Brisbane. Brisbane (BNE) is just 12.3 km from the centre vof the city. Brisbane is the only Brisbane airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 0 airlines have flights to Brisbane from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Brisbane round-trip?

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Brisbane, with prices starting at $2,122. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $2,181 and $2,242, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Brisbane one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,066. ANA flights start at $1,221 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,364 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Brisbane?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Brisbane?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Chicago to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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