Cheap flights from Brisbane to Chicago from $981

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CHI
31 May — 7 Jun1
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 1 May 2026.

Mon 26/1018:10
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1117:55
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,910
Mon 26/1012:10
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop40h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 16/1114:35
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop40h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4$2,123
Thu 28/508:15
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops37h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/607:15
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,144
Thu 5/1100:40
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop28h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/1114:35
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop40h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$2,236
Fri 12/613:35
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops31h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/621:13
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop40h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,245
Fri 22/523:30
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/816:10
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,271
Tue 18/809:40
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops27h 07m
Air New Zealand
Tue 1/916:45
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops27h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$2,298
Fri 7/811:35
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/815:21
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,330
Fri 4/1210:40
BNE
-
MDW
2 stops22h 10m
Delta
Fri 15/113:05
MDW
-
BNE
2 stops27h 15m
Delta
Deal found 29/4$2,704
Thu 18/622:15
BNE
-
MDW
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/621:00
MDW
-
BNE
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$3,115
Sat 13/608:40
BNE
-
MDW
2 stops43h 01m
Korean Air
Sat 20/616:25
MDW
-
BNE
2 stops47h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 27/4$6,578
Sat 27/608:40
BNE
-
MDW
2 stops28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/609:54
MDW
-
BNE
2 stops29h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$8,541

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 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,910

One-way from

$981

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,453
26/10-16/11
  • 26/10-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 05m total
  • Brisbane to Chicago
24/8
  • 24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 24m total
  • Brisbane to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 1 May 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 7/8

11:35-23:59

2 stops27h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

15:21-10:35

2 stops28h 14m

$2,330

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 21/7

11:35-21:22

2 stops24h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

19:01-10:40

2 stops24h 39m

$2,411

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 18/8

11:40-00:28

3 stops27h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

19:07-10:05

2 stops23h 58m

$2,600

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 1/6

18:50-19:50

2 stops40h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

20:55-17:50

3 stops53h 55m

$2,791

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 24/6

10:00-14:41

1 stop43h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/6

15:40-07:05

1 stop24h 25m

$2,799
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 1/7

20:35-04:51

1 stop23h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

15:21-05:00

1 stop22h 39m

$2,806

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 24/6

09:40-23:16

2 stops28h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/6

16:45-11:05

2 stops27h 20m

$2,819

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 28/5

08:15-23:59

3 stops30h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

20:55-17:50

3 stops53h 55m

$2,850

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Thu 18/6

22:15-17:40

2 stops34h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sat 27/6

21:00-20:00

2 stops32h 00m

$3,115

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Sat 27/6

08:40-22:17

2 stops28h 37m

Chicago Midway

Tue 30/6

09:54-06:45

2 stops29h 51m

$8,541

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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 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $954). Flying from Brisbane to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,486). 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.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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 $1,427.

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 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?

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

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 1 May 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.

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 4 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 $2,411, Fiji Airways can have you in Chicago from Brisbane in 24h 47m. 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 $1,106. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,139, and Cathay Pacific, from $1,359. These flights start at 32% 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 $954). Flying from Brisbane to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,486). 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 4 airlines flying from Brisbane to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 1 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,106Average$1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,139Average$2,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,359Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,493Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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