Cheap flights from Brisbane to Illinois from $878

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — ORD
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 March 2026.

Thu 5/319:40
BNE
-
STL
2 stops29h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 9/318:57
STL
-
BNE
2 stops43h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,108
Thu 12/319:40
BNE
-
STL
1 stop19h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 16/311:46
STL
-
BNE
1 stop26h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,113
Fri 6/311:40
BNE
-
MLI
2 stops26h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 10/306:30
MLI
-
BNE
2 stops33h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,127
Thu 5/311:40
BNE
-
STL
1 stop26h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 9/311:25
STL
-
BNE
2 stops28h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,131
Tue 17/308:40
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops42h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 1/416:44
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop21h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,228
Tue 12/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops39h 18m
Air Canada
Tue 26/515:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/3$1,329
Mon 13/419:05
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops34h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 20/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/2$1,365
Thu 21/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops36h 45m
Air Canada
Tue 2/615:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/2$1,378
Tue 19/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops34h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 2/608:45
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/2$1,379
Tue 19/510:00
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops21h 35m
Air Canada
Mon 1/608:45
ORD
-
BNE
2 stops31h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/2$1,382
Wed 15/420:45
BNE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 22/415:40
ORD
-
BNE
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/3$1,386
Wed 15/410:30
BNE
-
STL
2 stops27h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/411:15
STL
-
BNE
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2$1,547

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Brisbane to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,228

One-way from

$878

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,413
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/3-1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 01m total
  • Brisbane to Illinois
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Brisbane to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Wed 15/4

10:30-23:11

2 stops27h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 22/4

11:15-06:30

2 stops28h 15m

$1,547

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 15/4

10:30-21:40

1 stop26h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

15:45-06:30

1 stop23h 45m

$1,547

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sun 22/3

10:40-11:44

2 stops40h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

06:17-06:30

1 stop33h 13m

$1,666

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Mon 13/4

20:45-15:25

3 stops57h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 20/4

16:05-07:05

2 stops48h 00m

$1,728

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Fri 10/7

10:00-14:41

1 stop19h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

15:40-07:05

2 stops48h 25m

$1,751

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 17/3

08:00-13:55

2 stops44h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

16:15-22:30

1 stop39h 15m

$1,828

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Mon 13/4

20:40-15:25

3 stops57h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 20/4

16:05-11:30

3 stops52h 25m

$1,868

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Sun 22/3

09:40-17:54

2 stops23h 14m

Chicago Midway

Tue 24/3

18:34-07:20

2 stops45h 46m

$1,871

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sun 22/3

09:40-16:43

2 stops22h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

19:00-07:20

2 stops45h 20m

$1,871

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - MDW

BNEMDW

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

09:40-17:54

2 stops23h 14m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/3

09:35-07:20

2 stops30h 45m

$1,872

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Illinois

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Illinois (average of $973). Flying from Brisbane to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,770). 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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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 3 March 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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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 40h 04m. Fly via United Airlines, Air Canada, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Brisbane and Illinois are separated by a distance of 14318 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Illinois (average of $973). Flying from Brisbane to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,770). 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 5 airlines flying from Brisbane to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,135Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,170Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,260Average$2,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,373Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,508Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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