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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Brisbane to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,833 and $2,317 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,350 on Air Canada (20 Oct-26 Oct).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 26m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Flights via Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 29m. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Taipei City (TPE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,612. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Brisbane to Chicago on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Brisbane to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,833 and $2,317 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,350 on Air Canada (20 Oct-26 Oct).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Chicago?

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For as low as $1,350, Air Canada can have you in Chicago from Brisbane in 20h. The distance between Brisbane and Chicago is about 14318 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Brisbane to Chicago round-trip from $981. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $1,353, and Cathay Pacific, from $1,499. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Chicago?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Brisbane to Chicago?

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Before booking your flight from Brisbane to Chicago, check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air Canada or Cathay Pacific.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Brisbane to Chicago?

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Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 34% on the overall cost on flights from Brisbane to Chicago.

Question 14

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 28 days in advance to save up to 59% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 28 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Brisbane to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,618, or $1,874 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Chicago?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Brisbane in February are about $1,813 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $976.

Question 16

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 17

What airport do you fly from for flights from Brisbane to Chicago?

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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 6 airlines. Brisbane is conveniently located just 12.3 km from Brisbane’s city centre.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Chicago?

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

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Brisbane to Chicago?

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When you search for this flight from Brisbane to Chicago, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Brisbane to Chicago?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Brisbane to Chicago.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Brisbane to Chicago with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Brisbane to Chicago with no change fees.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Brisbane to Chicago become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Chicago from Brisbane today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$1,350
One-way from	$969
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,660

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$981	Average$1,573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,353	Average$1,910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,499	Average$2,041	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,647	Average$1,748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,820	Average$1,829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,991	Average$2,318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Brisbane to Chicago from $969

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Chicago are usually found in February or March, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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