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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Chicago from $1,016

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CHI
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Chicago

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 July 2026.

Wed 5/811:35
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/809:20
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,515
Sat 5/911:50
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/906:05
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,556
Thu 20/811:55
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/809:20
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,559
Thu 22/1008:40
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops27h 51m
Air New Zealand
Thu 29/1014:40
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops28h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$1,750
Wed 4/1108:20
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops26h 43m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/1114:00
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops25h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$1,773
Thu 15/1012:20
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop40h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 5/1114:35
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop40h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/7$1,779
Tue 18/812:20
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops27h 39m
Air New Zealand
Tue 25/815:55
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops35h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$1,799
Tue 14/722:15
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop37h 55m
EVA Air
Sun 26/700:30
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop28h 30m
EVA Air
Deal found 4/7$1,802
Thu 23/711:55
BNE
-
MDW
3 stops38h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/706:05
MDW
-
BNE
3 stops49h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,825
Thu 23/711:55
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/709:28
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops46h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,848
Thu 20/812:20
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops34h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 24/815:00
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops29h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/7$1,867
Wed 5/812:20
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops31h 31m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/816:45
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops34h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$1,896

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Chicago (CHI). 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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,515

One-way from

$1,016

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,105
5/8-12/8
  • 5/8-12/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 67h 57m total
  • Brisbane to Chicago
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • Brisbane to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($113 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Thu 23/7

11:55-11:07

3 stops38h 12m

Chicago Midway

Thu 30/7

06:05-22:50

3 stops49h 45m

$1,825

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 15/10

12:20-13:55

1 stop40h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

14:35-06:35

2 stops48h 00m

$1,900

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/11

05:15-12:55

2 stops47h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/11

14:35-23:10

1 stop40h 35m

$1,984

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 25/11

06:45-12:55

2 stops46h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/11

14:35-16:50

2 stops34h 15m

$2,082

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 20/8

20:35-05:59

1 stop24h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

21:20-05:00

1 stop40h 40m

$2,103

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 3/8

13:20-06:17

2 stops31h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

21:13-05:00

1 stop40h 47m

$2,149

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Thu 15/10

22:15-17:55

2 stops34h 40m

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/11

16:45-20:20

2 stops35h 35m

$2,193

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Sun 2/8

10:30-11:07

3 stops39h 37m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/8

11:06-06:30

3 stops28h 24m

$2,239

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 18/9

08:45-13:55

2 stops44h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/9

16:15-22:30

1 stop39h 15m

$2,458

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Mon 3/8

22:15-16:40

2 stops33h 25m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/8

21:20-20:00

2 stops31h 40m

$2,548

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago (average of $984). Flying from Brisbane to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,533). 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.

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

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

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

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Brisbane to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

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

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,472.

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

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

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 16m.

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

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

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 8 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Brisbane to Chicago, such as Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,403 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,058 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,321 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Brisbane to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Brisbane (BNE) if they book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago. On average, Brisbane has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Brisbane is conveniently located just 12.3 km from Brisbane’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Chicago?

    For as low as $1,900, Cathay Pacific can have you in Chicago from Brisbane in 40h 35m. The distance between Brisbane and Chicago is about 14318 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Brisbane to Chicago round-trip from $1,127. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,539, and Qantas Airways, from $1,989. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago (average of $984). Flying from Brisbane to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,533). 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 3 airlines flying from Brisbane to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Brisbane to Chicago. 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 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,127Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,539Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,989Average$2,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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