How long is the flight from Brisbane to Illinois?

There are many flights that can get you from Brisbane to Illinois in 40h 15m. Fly via Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Brisbane and Illinois are separated by a distance of 14318 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Brisbane to Illinois?

Most travellers choose Brisbane - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Brisbane - Lambert-St Louis or Brisbane - Moline Quad-City when deciding on the best route from Brisbane to Illinois.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Brisbane to Illinois?

Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Brisbane to Illinois.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Brisbane to Illinois as you normally would.

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.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Illinois?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Illinois.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Illinois?

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.

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Deal found 28/9$1,591

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Deal found 24/9$1,596

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Deal found 24/9$1,671

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Deal found 23/9$1,705

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Deal found 26/9$1,759

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Deal found 24/9$1,761

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Deal found 28/9$1,798

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Deal found 26/9$1,812

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Round-trip from	$1,591
One-way from	$860
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$2,030

Cathay Pacific
11/11-30/11
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56h 15m total
Brisbane to Illinois

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26/1-31/12
1 total stop
27h 40m total
Brisbane to Illinois

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00:50-12:30

1 stop27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

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$1,049

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BNEORD

Brisbane

Sun 8/11

12:15-12:30

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,086

BrisbaneChicago

BNE Brisbane - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 5/11

12:15-12:30

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

14:10-10:45

1 stop28h 35m

$1,671

BrisbaneChicago

BNE Brisbane - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BNEORD

Brisbane

Sun 8/11

12:15-12:30

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/11

14:10-10:45

1 stop28h 35m

$1,705

BrisbaneChicago

BNE Brisbane - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 10/11

06:00-12:30

2 stops46h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/11

14:10-23:20

1 stop41h 10m

$1,759

BrisbaneChicago

BNE Brisbane - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 10/11

08:20-22:00

2 stops29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/11

14:22-17:00

2 stops34h 38m

$1,812

BrisbaneChicago

BNE Brisbane - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

07:00-12:30

2 stops45h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/11

14:10-10:45

1 stop28h 35m

$1,835

BrisbaneChicago

BNE Brisbane - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BNEORD

Brisbane

Mon 26/10

16:50-13:30

2 stops35h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

14:10-16:05

2 stops33h 55m

$1,956

BrisbaneChicago

BNE Brisbane - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Brisbane

Mon 9/11

12:30-12:30

2 stops40h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

14:10-13:35

2 stops31h 25m

$2,048

BrisbaneChicago

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Brisbane

Sat 2/1

12:15-12:30

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,131

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Illinois (average of $1,379). Flying from Brisbane to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,289). 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 Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Brisbane to Illinois flights typically cost between $1,897 and $2,091 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,591 on Cathay Pacific (11 Nov–30 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, andAir Canada 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.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,499 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,499 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,499 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,102 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,499 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,702 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,499 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

Related info for your journey

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 15m. Fly via Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Brisbane and Illinois are separated by a distance of 14318 km.
What are the most popular routes from Brisbane to Illinois?
Most travellers choose Brisbane - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Brisbane - Lambert-St Louis or Brisbane - Moline Quad-City when deciding on the best route from Brisbane to Illinois.
Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Illinois that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Illinois?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Illinois.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Illinois?
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Illinois (average of $1,379). Flying from Brisbane to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,289). 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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Air Canada	Cheapest$1,352	Average$1,783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,966	Average$2,463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Brisbane to Illinois flights typically cost between $1,897 and $2,091 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,591 on Cathay Pacific (11 Nov–30 Nov).

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Brisbane to Illinois flights typically cost between $1,897 and $2,091 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,591 on Cathay Pacific (11 Nov–30 Nov).