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Cheap flights from Chicago to Brisbane from $1,171

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BNE
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Brisbane are usually found in February or January, booked 90 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,642

One-way from

$1,171

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,221
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/12-19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 32m total
  • Chicago to Brisbane
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25/12
  • 25/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Chicago to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($351 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Wed 10/1218:17ORD - BNE
2 stops45h 13mQantas Airways
Mon 19/119:40BNE - ORD
1 stop20h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,642
Wed 10/1211:45ORD - BNE
2 stops51h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 2/219:40BNE - ORD
1 stop20h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,645
Tue 25/1115:40ORD - BNE
1 stop25h 05mAir Canada
Thu 25/1210:45BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 5/11$1,744
Tue 25/1113:00ORD - BNE
2 stops26h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1211:10BNE - ORD
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$2,064
Tue 25/1113:49ORD - BNE
1 stop23h 11mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1218:30BNE - ORD
2 stops36h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$2,104
Mon 10/1108:50ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 27/1118:30BNE - ORD
2 stops35h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$2,133
Sat 27/1222:10ORD - BNE
1 stop41h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/111:40BNE - ORD
1 stop23h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,262
Fri 7/1113:48MDW - BNE
2 stops26h 32mDelta
Fri 14/1110:40BNE - MDW
2 stops23h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/11$3,404
Sun 21/1217:59MDW - BNE
2 stops46h 21mDelta
Sun 28/1210:40BNE - MDW
2 stops22h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/11$4,452
Mon 10/1106:05MDW - BNE
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1111:05BNE - MDW
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$4,798
Tue 16/1220:55MDW - BNE
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1211:05BNE - MDW
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$8,662

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Price

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

14:13-05:00

1 stop23h 47m

Brisbane

Sun 12/4

20:05-06:06

1 stop25h 01m

$1,997

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

18:18-07:30

1 stop21h 12m

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

10:40-21:36

1 stop25h 56m

$2,242

ChicagoBrisbane

MDW - BNE

MDWBNE

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/2

19:16-08:20

2 stops45h 04m

Brisbane

Sun 22/2

10:40-17:45

2 stops23h 05m

$2,264

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/12

22:10-07:30

1 stop41h 20m

Brisbane

Mon 19/1

11:40-19:51

2 stops24h 11m

$2,270

ChicagoBrisbane

MDW - BNE

MDWBNE

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/3

19:17-08:20

2 stops45h 03m

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

09:40-18:34

2 stops23h 54m

$2,285

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

05:15-08:45

3 stops35h 30m

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

22:55-14:41

3 stops30h 46m

$2,324

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

10:35-06:30

2 stops28h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 31/3

10:30-14:44

1 stop19h 14m

$2,325

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/12

22:10-07:30

1 stop41h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 17/1

11:40-21:32

1 stop25h 52m

$2,339

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

18:29-07:30

1 stop21h 01m

Brisbane

Sat 31/1

11:40-16:57

1 stop21h 17m

$2,396

ChicagoBrisbane

MDW - BNE

MDWBNE

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/5

15:55-10:35

2 stops51h 40m

Brisbane

Sun 10/5

22:50-05:55

2 stops46h 05m

$3,455

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane

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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 31 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Brisbane is 90 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane (average of $966). Flying from Chicago to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). 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 7 November 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Brisbane, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Brisbane?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Brisbane?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Brisbane chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Brisbane on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Brisbane?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Brisbane, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,822.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Brisbane?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Brisbane, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Brisbane?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Brisbane, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 29m.

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. 1 airline has flights to Brisbane from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Brisbane?

    Departing from Chicago to Brisbane will take you 21h 12m. Chicago and Brisbane are separated by a distance of 14318 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Brisbane round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Brisbane, with prices starting at $1,336. This flight start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Brisbane (average of $966). Flying from Chicago to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). 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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Top airline flying from Chicago to Brisbane

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,336Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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