Cheap flights from Brisbane to Illinois from $929

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — ORD
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,199

One-way from

$929

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,032
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 24m total
  • Brisbane to Illinois
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 48m total
  • Brisbane to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 2026.

Mon 2/210:45
BNE
-
STL
2 stops44h 44m
Air Canada
Sat 21/216:05
STL
-
BNE
2 stops24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,199
Fri 13/210:45
BNE
-
STL
2 stops44h 44m
Air Canada
Sun 22/216:05
STL
-
BNE
2 stops24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,208
Thu 5/209:40
BNE
-
STL
1 stop22h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 9/208:31
STL
-
BNE
2 stops28h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,257
Thu 19/209:40
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops37h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 21/206:00
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop31h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,259
Mon 2/209:40
BNE
-
STL
1 stop22h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 21/218:18
STL
-
BNE
1 stop20h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,262
Fri 6/211:40
BNE
-
MLI
2 stops38h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 10/215:45
MLI
-
BNE
2 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,272
Fri 27/211:40
BNE
-
STL
2 stops27h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 6/307:41
STL
-
BNE
2 stops31h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,279
Thu 5/211:40
BNE
-
MLI
2 stops21h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 9/217:29
MLI
-
BNE
2 stops46h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,282
Fri 13/206:10
BNE
-
STL
3 stops49h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/216:05
STL
-
BNE
2 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,288
Mon 2/210:45
BNE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 56m
Air Canada
Tue 17/207:15
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops33h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,309
Tue 17/319:40
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops35h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 1/409:25
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop28h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,385
Tue 17/305:10
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops24h 31m
Air Canada
Wed 1/408:40
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/1$1,387

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Illinois that are best for you.

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Brisbane

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Fri 13/2

10:45-15:29

2 stops44h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 22/2

16:05-08:45

2 stops24h 40m

$1,208

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Mon 2/2

14:05-15:15

3 stops65h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 21/2

16:05-08:45

2 stops48h 40m

$1,239

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

19:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/2

11:55-06:30

1 stop26h 35m

$1,257

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 19/2

09:40-06:41

2 stops37h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

06:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

$1,259

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Fri 13/2

09:40-19:29

1 stop25h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 22/2

14:19-06:30

2 stops24h 11m

$1,262

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Mon 2/2

09:40-16:14

1 stop22h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 21/2

18:18-06:30

1 stop20h 12m

$1,262

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

11:40-10:12

2 stops38h 32m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/2

15:45-07:30

2 stops23h 45m

$1,272

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

11:40-16:54

2 stops21h 14m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 9/2

17:29-07:30

2 stops46h 01m

$1,282

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 2/2

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,309

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

19:40-15:48

2 stops35h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

09:25-05:00

1 stop28h 35m

$1,385

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Illinois

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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 $945). Flying from Brisbane to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,872). 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.

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 January 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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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?

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  • 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 $945). Flying from Brisbane to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,872). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,244Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,332Average$2,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,452Average$1,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,595Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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