Cheap flights from Chicago to Brisbane from $834

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BNE
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,751

One-way from

$834

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,799
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 33m total
  • Chicago to Brisbane
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 25m total
  • Chicago to Brisbane
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($603 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($188 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 27 August 2025.

Tue 4/1114:30ORD - BNE
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/1111:10BNE - ORD
2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$1,860
Tue 21/1016:40ORD - BNE
2 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/1011:10BNE - ORD
2 stops24h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$1,862
Sat 1/1119:01ORD - BNE
2 stops24h 09mFiji Airways
Fri 14/1111:20BNE - ORD
2 stops26h 04mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/8$1,870
Sat 11/1020:05ORD - BNE
2 stops54h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 18/1018:35BNE - ORD
2 stops43h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$1,961
Thu 20/1113:00ORD - BNE
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/1208:20BNE - ORD
2 stops26h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$2,011
Tue 4/1105:05ORD - BNE
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:45BNE - ORD
3 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,048
Fri 17/1016:40ORD - BNE
2 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 24/1018:35BNE - ORD
2 stops40h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$2,051
Tue 4/1105:05ORD - BNE
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1110:45BNE - ORD
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,061
Fri 21/1113:00ORD - BNE
2 stops26h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/1208:20BNE - ORD
2 stops28h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$2,067
Fri 10/1020:05ORD - BNE
2 stops44h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/1018:35BNE - ORD
2 stops40h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$2,075
Fri 21/1113:14MDW - BNE
2 stops26h 31mDelta
Sun 7/1210:45BNE - MDW
2 stops23h 51mDelta
Deal found 26/8$2,329
Thu 20/1119:02MDW - BNE
2 stops44h 43mDelta
Fri 5/1210:45BNE - MDW
2 stops23h 22mDelta
Deal found 26/8$2,435

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

17:40-10:20

2 stops24h 40m

Brisbane

Sat 21/2

11:25-19:18

2 stops23h 53m

$1,751

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

14:30-09:55

2 stops27h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 11/11

11:10-19:30

2 stops24h 20m

$1,860

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

14:30-09:55

2 stops27h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

11:10-19:30

2 stops24h 20m

$1,860

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

16:40-10:00

2 stops26h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

11:10-19:30

2 stops24h 20m

$1,860

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

16:40-10:00

2 stops26h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 29/10

11:10-20:25

2 stops24h 15m

$1,862

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

19:01-10:10

2 stops24h 09m

Brisbane

Fri 14/11

11:20-21:24

2 stops26h 04m

$1,870

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

20:05-17:25

2 stops54h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 18/10

18:35-22:37

2 stops43h 02m

$1,961

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/11

13:00-09:55

2 stops28h 55m

Brisbane

Fri 5/12

08:20-18:50

2 stops26h 30m

$2,011

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/11

13:00-07:00

2 stops26h 00m

Brisbane

Fri 5/12

08:20-18:50

2 stops26h 30m

$2,011

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

05:05-08:45

3 stops35h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

10:45-23:42

3 stops28h 57m

$2,048

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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 22 August 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 27 August 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.

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 43% 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.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,616.

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.

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 27 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Canada from Chicago to Brisbane to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

TPA - YYZ

The pre boarding was a bit confusing but we got through it.

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

TPA - YYZ

The pre boarding was a bit confusing but we got through it.

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 24h 40m. 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 $1,338. This flight start at 33% 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, 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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Top airline flying from Chicago to Brisbane

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 August 2025.
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,338Average$2,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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