How long is the flight from Brisbane to Chicago?

For as low as $1,148, Air Canada can have you in Chicago from Brisbane in 49h 06m. 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 $955. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,226, and Air Canada, from $1,276. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 $1,576, or $1,825 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

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 $1,769 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $950.

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 6 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.

$762+ Flights from Brisbane to Chicago

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

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Chicago

Round-trip from	$1,148
One-way from	$762
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,919

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6/10-20/10
3 total stops
73h 26m total
Brisbane to Chicago

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15/10
3 total stops
37h 01m total
Brisbane to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($590 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($149 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Mon 6/1010:00BNE - ORD

2 stops49h 06mAir Canada

Mon 20/1015:45ORD - BNE

1 stop24h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,148

Tue 28/1009:45BNE - ORD

2 stops24h 45mAir Canada

Tue 4/1108:00ORD - BNE

2 stops32h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,180

Tue 7/1010:20BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 40mAir Canada

Tue 28/1008:00ORD - BNE

2 stops32h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,189

Tue 14/1010:20BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 40mAir Canada

Tue 21/1008:40ORD - BNE

2 stops31h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,192

Sun 26/1009:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Mon 10/1113:19ORD - BNE

2 stops27h 26mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,231

Thu 13/1108:35BNE - MDW

2 stops43h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1117:34MDW - BNE

2 stops44h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$8,817

Tue 16/1208:35BNE - MDW

2 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/106:00MDW - BNE

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$8,844

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Brisbane to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Mon 6/1010:00BNE - ORD

2 stops49h 06mAir Canada

Mon 20/1015:45ORD - BNE

1 stop24h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,148

Tue 28/1005:05BNE - ORD

3 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1114:40ORD - BNE

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,235

Tue 28/1009:45BNE - ORD

2 stops24h 45mAir Canada

Tue 4/1108:00ORD - BNE

2 stops32h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,180

Tue 7/1010:20BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 40mAir Canada

Tue 28/1008:00ORD - BNE

2 stops32h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,189

Tue 14/1010:20BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 40mAir Canada

Tue 21/1008:40ORD - BNE

2 stops31h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,192

Sun 26/1009:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Mon 10/1113:19ORD - BNE

2 stops27h 26mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,231

Thu 13/1110:45BNE - ORD

2 stops25h 15mAir Canada

Sat 29/1110:38ORD - BNE

2 stops30h 07mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,262

Thu 13/1108:40BNE - MDW

2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1117:34MDW - BNE

2 stops44h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$8,817

Tue 16/1208:35BNE - MDW

2 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/106:00MDW - BNE

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$8,844

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Mon 6/1010:00BNE - ORD

2 stops49h 06mAir Canada

Mon 20/1015:45ORD - BNE

1 stop24h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,148

Tue 7/1010:20BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 40mAir Canada

Tue 28/1008:00ORD - BNE

2 stops32h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,189

Tue 14/1010:20BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 40mAir Canada

Tue 21/1008:40ORD - BNE

2 stops31h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,192

Sun 26/1009:45BNE - ORD

1 stop19h 56mAir Canada

Mon 10/1113:19ORD - BNE

2 stops27h 26mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,231

Tue 28/1009:45BNE - ORD

2 stops24h 45mAir Canada

Tue 4/1108:00ORD - BNE

2 stops32h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$1,180

One-way flights from Brisbane to Chicago
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Wed 15/1007:00BNE - ORD

3 stops37h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$762

Sat 15/1123:35BNE - ORD

3 stops40h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$776

Sat 15/1123:35BNE - MDW

3 stops53h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$876

Wed 15/1012:35BNE - ORD

1 stop40h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9$986

Sat 25/1022:55BNE - ORD

3 stops40h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,093

Sat 25/1008:00BNE - ORD

2 stops44h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9$1,097

Sat 25/1006:30BNE - MDW

3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,136

Fri 14/1100:10BNE - ORD

1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$1,405

Fri 14/1100:10BNE - ORD

2 stops29h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,781

Sat 11/1011:15BNE - MDW

3 stops45h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$4,463

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Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 6/10

10:00-20:06

2 stops49h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/10

15:45-07:05

1 stop24h 20m

$1,148

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 28/10

09:45-19:30

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

08:00-08:45

2 stops32h 45m

$1,180

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 7/10

10:20-15:00

1 stop19h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/10

08:00-07:45

2 stops32h 45m

$1,189

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 14/10

10:20-15:00

1 stop19h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

08:40-07:05

2 stops31h 25m

$1,192

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sun 26/10

09:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

13:19-08:45

2 stops27h 26m

$1,231

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 28/10

05:05-18:39

3 stops28h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

14:40-08:45

2 stops26h 05m

$1,235

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 13/11

10:45-20:00

2 stops25h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/11

10:38-08:45

2 stops30h 07m

$1,262

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Thu 13/11

08:40-23:32

2 stops30h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sat 29/11

17:34-06:20

2 stops44h 46m

$8,817

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Tue 16/12

08:35-23:32

2 stops30h 57m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/1

06:00-06:20

2 stops32h 20m

$8,844

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 15/10

07:00-05:01

3 stops37h 01m

$762

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Brisbane to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,546.

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

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

993 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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 6 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 $1,148, Air Canada can have you in Chicago from Brisbane in 49h 06m. 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 $955. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,226, and Air Canada, from $1,276. These flights start at 46% 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Brisbane to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$955	Average$1,531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,226	Average$1,779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,276	Average$1,869	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,460	Average$1,987	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,603	Average$1,702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,939	Average$2,281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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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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