Cheap flights from Brisbane to Illinois from $851

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — ORD
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Brisbane to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 14 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,460

One-way from

$851

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,822
12/11-22/11
  • 12/11-22/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 54m total
  • Brisbane to Illinois
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 56m total
  • Brisbane to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($578 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($146 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 October 2025.

Wed 12/1110:45BNE - STL
2 stops44h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1113:35STL - BNE
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,460
Sat 1/1122:35BNE - ORD
1 stop37h 00mEVA Air
Sat 15/1123:30ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 50mEVA Air
Deal found 12/10$1,488
Sat 1/1111:10BNE - ORD
2 stops24h 53mAir New Zealand
Sat 15/1113:00ORD - BNE
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$1,499
Thu 16/1022:15BNE - ORD
1 stop37h 30mEVA Air
Thu 30/1000:30ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 50mEVA Air
Deal found 13/10$1,528
Sat 18/1022:15BNE - ORD
1 stop37h 30mEVA Air
Tue 18/1123:30ORD - BNE
1 stop28h 50mEVA Air
Deal found 12/10$1,598
Wed 12/1111:40BNE - STL
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/1118:43STL - BNE
2 stops44h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,614
Sat 1/1109:45BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 56mAir Canada
Sat 15/1115:40ORD - BNE
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,661
Fri 28/1108:20BNE - ORD
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/1213:00ORD - BNE
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/10$1,666
Thu 27/1108:20BNE - ORD
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 4/1214:35ORD - BNE
2 stops27h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/10$1,677
Wed 26/1111:20BNE - ORD
3 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1208:20ORD - BNE
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,689
Thu 27/1111:40BNE - MLI
2 stops40h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1210:50MLI - BNE
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,690
Tue 21/1023:55BNE - ORD
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1114:35ORD - BNE
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/10$1,718

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Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

10:45-15:29

2 stops44h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 22/11

13:35-08:45

2 stops27h 10m

$1,460

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

11:40-16:27

1 stop20h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 22/11

18:43-07:30

2 stops44h 47m

$1,614

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Thu 27/11

11:40-11:50

2 stops40h 10m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 4/12

10:50-07:30

2 stops28h 40m

$1,690

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

12:10-13:55

1 stop40h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

16:00-22:25

1 stop39h 25m

$1,709

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

12:10-13:55

1 stop40h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

15:35-23:00

1 stop40h 25m

$1,718

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

00:30-13:55

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/11

14:35-23:00

1 stop40h 25m

$1,781

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

00:30-13:55

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/11

14:35-23:00

1 stop40h 25m

$1,781

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sun 2/11

12:10-13:55

1 stop40h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

14:35-10:30

1 stop27h 55m

$1,781

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sat 1/11

00:30-13:55

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/11

14:35-15:35

2 stops33h 00m

$1,838

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sat 1/11

19:45-13:55

2 stops33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

14:35-10:30

1 stop27h 55m

$1,848

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Illinois (average of $971). Flying from Brisbane to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,801). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Illinois at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated 14 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Brisbane to Illinois have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Brisbane to Illinois?

    Brisbane (BNE), located 12.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Brisbane to Illinois.

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Brisbane to Illinois in 20h 47m. Fly via United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or Delta to get the fastest option. Brisbane and Illinois are separated by a distance of 14074 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Illinois (average of $971). Flying from Brisbane to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,801). 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 6 airlines flying from Brisbane to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,253Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,285Average$1,891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,369Average$2,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,492Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,639Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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