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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Chicago from $982

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CHI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Chicago are usually found in February or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,464

One-way from

$982

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,841
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Brisbane to Chicago
3/8
  • 3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Brisbane to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($780 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($147 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Chicago

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 13 June 2025.

Mon 21/723:55BNE - ORD
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 28/716:00ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/6$1,464
Thu 28/822:15BNE - ORD
1 stop37h 55mEVA Air
Tue 9/900:30ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 30mEVA Air
Deal found 12/6$1,630
Mon 21/723:55BNE - ORD
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/716:00ORD - BNE
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,635
Tue 26/820:05BNE - ORD
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/917:46ORD - BNE
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,755
Tue 29/709:45BNE - ORD
2 stops28h 27mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/807:10ORD - BNE
2 stops34h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/6$1,761
Sat 26/719:05BNE - ORD
3 stops58h 59mAir Canada
Sat 2/820:25ORD - BNE
2 stops43h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6$2,364
Mon 21/723:55BNE - ORD
2 stops31h 05mJapan Airlines
Sun 27/701:30ORD - BNE
2 stops42h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,435
Tue 24/610:30BNE - ORD
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/715:54ORD - BNE
1 stop23h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,763
Tue 8/708:40BNE - ORD
3 stops30h 03mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 15/718:45ORD - BNE
3 stops32h 05mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 9/6$3,172
Mon 23/621:25BNE - ORD
2 stops37h 46mVirgin Australia
Mon 14/715:54ORD - BNE
2 stops29h 26mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/6$3,188
Tue 22/708:30BNE - MDW
2 stops42h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/709:24MDW - BNE
2 stops30h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$8,182

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Chicago that are best for you.

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 21/7

23:55-14:25

1 stop29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

16:00-11:05

1 stop28h 05m

$1,464

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 21/7

23:55-14:25

1 stop29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

16:00-05:15

2 stops46h 15m

$1,635

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 21/7

22:15-21:10

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/7

00:30-20:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,739

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 27/8

20:05-06:05

1 stop25h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

17:46-05:25

1 stop20h 39m

$1,755

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 29/7

09:45-23:12

2 stops28h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

07:10-08:30

2 stops34h 20m

$1,761

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sat 26/7

19:05-15:04

3 stops58h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

20:25-07:05

2 stops43h 40m

$2,364

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sun 24/8

10:30-18:53

2 stops23h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

20:20-06:30

2 stops43h 10m

$2,386

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 21/7

23:55-16:00

2 stops31h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/7

01:30-11:05

2 stops42h 35m

$2,435

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 8/7

08:40-23:43

3 stops30h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/7

18:45-17:50

3 stops32h 05m

$3,172

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 23/6

21:25-20:11

2 stops37h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/7

15:54-12:20

2 stops29h 26m

$3,188

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/6

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

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 59 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan Airlines from Brisbane to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

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

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Brisbane to Chicago round-trip from $1,464. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are EVA Air, from $1,739, and American Airlines, from $1,755. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $1,022 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on EVA Air and Air Tahiti Nui, with prices starting from $1,176 and $1,785, respectively.

  • 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$982Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,478Average$1,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,542Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,608Average$2,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,813Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,983Average$2,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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