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Cheap flights from Illinois to Brisbane from $974

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BNE
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Brisbane

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Brisbane flight deals. Data was last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,237

One-way from

$974

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,127
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/6-9/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 87h 50m total
  • Illinois to Brisbane
19/7
  • 19/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 47m total
  • Illinois 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 May 2025

Find flight deals from Illinois to Brisbane

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Sun 16/1109:50ORD - BNE
1 stop27h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1209:45BNE - ORD
1 stop20h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,407
Mon 1/1211:40ORD - BNE
2 stops25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/1219:25BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,449
Sat 8/1114:25ORD - BNE
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1100:10BNE - ORD
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,816
Sat 18/1019:03ORD - BNE
2 stops24h 22mFiji Airways
Sat 25/1011:40BNE - ORD
2 stops24h 22mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,851
Sat 22/1115:40ORD - BNE
1 stop25h 00mAir Canada
Sat 29/1110:45BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$1,879
Thu 6/1116:15STL - BNE
2 stops48h 25mAir Canada
Thu 13/1110:45BNE - STL
2 stops44h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$1,899
Tue 4/1117:57STL - BNE
2 stops24h 13mFiji Airways
Tue 11/1111:35BNE - STL
2 stops26h 54mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,912
Mon 3/1111:51STL - BNE
2 stops27h 54mDelta
Sun 16/1110:45BNE - STL
2 stops28h 17mDelta
Deal found 29/4$2,046
Mon 3/1119:00STL - BNE
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1111:40BNE - STL
1 stop28h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,052
Wed 5/1117:57STL - BNE
2 stops45h 48mQantas Airways
Thu 13/1119:25BNE - STL
1 stop20h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,204
Thu 23/1008:27STL - BNE
2 stops32h 18mAir New Zealand
Fri 7/1111:10BNE - STL
2 stops29h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$2,240
Sat 4/1016:00ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 15/1023:55BNE - ORD
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$2,244

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

06:10-07:30

2 stops58h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 9/7

23:55-14:25

1 stop29h 30m

$2,237

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 23/10

08:27-07:45

2 stops32h 18m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

11:10-00:27

2 stops29h 17m

$2,240

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/6

18:26-06:30

1 stop21h 04m

Brisbane

Wed 9/7

10:30-14:52

1 stop19h 22m

$2,274

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

15:12-05:25

1 stop23h 13m

Brisbane

Sat 26/7

20:30-21:16

2 stops39h 46m

$2,288

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

15:54-18:25

2 stops35h 31m

Brisbane

Sat 26/7

09:45-22:59

2 stops28h 14m

$2,290

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 23/10

07:00-05:25

1 stop31h 25m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

19:25-23:57

1 stop20h 32m

$2,420

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 23/10

09:00-06:30

2 stops30h 30m

Brisbane

Fri 7/11

11:40-17:03

1 stop21h 23m

$2,437

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/6

13:02-07:05

2 stops27h 03m

Brisbane

Wed 9/7

10:00-16:51

2 stops21h 51m

$2,573

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/6

13:58-05:25

2 stops24h 27m

Brisbane

Wed 11/6

14:15-23:35

2 stops24h 20m

$2,649

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/6

19:15-10:35

2 stops24h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 13/6

11:35-21:08

2 stops24h 33m

$2,660

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 1 May 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois 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 1 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Fiji Airways from Illinois to Brisbane by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Illinois?

    Brisbane (BNE), located 12.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Brisbane.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,128 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,535 and Qantas Airways from $1,672 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Brisbane?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Brisbane?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Illinois 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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