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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Chicago from $733

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CHI
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Sat 5/923:50
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops45h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/906:05
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,477
Thu 20/811:55
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/807:05
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops48h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,547
Thu 20/811:55
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/809:20
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,624
Wed 5/811:35
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/807:29
ORD
-
BNE
3 stops36h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,641
Mon 19/1000:05
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop28h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 19/1114:35
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop40h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/7$1,727
Wed 19/811:35
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/821:20
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,733
Wed 2/916:25
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops60h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/916:00
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop39h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/7$1,758
Sun 4/1000:05
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop28h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 16/1016:15
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop39h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/7$1,767
Sun 4/1012:20
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop40h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 16/1016:15
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop39h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/7$1,817
Thu 8/1012:20
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops64h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 16/1016:15
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop39h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/7$1,826
Thu 6/822:15
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop37h 55m
EVA Air
Tue 11/800:30
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop28h 30m
EVA Air
Deal found 21/7$1,833
Thu 20/812:20
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops26h 06m
Air New Zealand
Mon 24/816:20
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops27h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/7$1,867

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,477

One-way from

$733

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,090
5/9-12/9
  • 5/9-12/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 82h 29m total
  • Brisbane to Chicago
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 24m total
  • Brisbane to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($284 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 July 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 27/8

22:15-21:10

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

00:30-20:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,967

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 1/9

00:05-14:20

1 stop29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

16:00-10:50

1 stop27h 50m

$2,063

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 21/9

22:15-20:45

1 stop37h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

20:40-20:00

2 stops32h 20m

$2,093

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sat 31/10

15:25-13:55

2 stops37h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

14:35-08:15

2 stops49h 40m

$2,135

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 7/8

12:20-14:20

1 stop41h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

16:00-10:20

2 stops51h 20m

$2,155

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 7/8

10:30-05:37

3 stops34h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

09:20-10:30

3 stops34h 10m

$2,241

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Sat 31/10

22:35-18:30

2 stops34h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/11

18:25-20:20

2 stops33h 55m

$2,261

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 24/9

06:00-13:55

2 stops46h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/9

16:15-22:30

1 stop39h 15m

$2,359
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 23/9

20:35-05:35

2 stops24h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

16:40-05:00

1 stop21h 20m

$2,525

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Tue 22/9

08:30-22:44

2 stops29h 14m

Chicago Midway

Sun 27/9

09:29-06:45

2 stops30h 16m

$8,509

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago (average of $1,233). Flying from Brisbane to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,162). 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 $1,676 and $2,294 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,477 on Multiple Airlines (5 Sept–12 Sept).

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 41% 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 $1,462.

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 16m.

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.

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 23 July 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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
1,425 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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
11,377 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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.

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 3 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 $2,063, EVA Air can have you in Chicago from Brisbane in 29h 15m. The distance between Brisbane and Chicago is about 14318 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 $1,120. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,529, and Qantas Airways, from $1,976. These flights start at 39% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Chicago (average of $1,233). Flying from Brisbane to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,162). 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 3 airlines flying from Brisbane to Chicago

Discover the top 3 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,120Average$1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,529Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,976Average$2,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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