How long is the flight from Brisbane to Chicago?

For as low as $6,430, Cathay Pacific can have you in Chicago from Brisbane in 27h 42m. The distance between Brisbane and Chicago is about 14331 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Brisbane to Chicago round-trip from $1,105. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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

When flying from Brisbane to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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.

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Round-trip from	$1,456
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$2,674

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$1,772

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$1,887

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16:15-05:20

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$1,913

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$1,918

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago (average of $1,352). Flying from Brisbane to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,322). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Brisbane to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,482 and $2,028 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,456 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).

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

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Brisbane to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,562.

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

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 08m.

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

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Brisbane to Chicago, such as Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

665 reviews

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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

665 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

665 reviews

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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

1,466 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

665 reviews

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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

11,558 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

665 reviews

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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.

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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 2 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 $6,430, Cathay Pacific can have you in Chicago from Brisbane in 27h 42m. The distance between Brisbane and Chicago is about 14331 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Chicago round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Brisbane to Chicago round-trip from $1,105. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. These flights start at 41% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago (average of $1,352). Flying from Brisbane to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,322). 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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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 $1,482 and $2,028 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,456 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).

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 37% 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.

Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,562.

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 08m.

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 Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

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Brisbane to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,482 and $2,028 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,456 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–28 Oct).