Cheap flights from Queensland to Illinois from $862

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — ORD
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Queensland to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Queensland to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,241

One-way from

$862

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,026
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 14m total
  • Queensland to Illinois
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Queensland to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Queensland to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queensland to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Thu 19/211:40BNE - ORD
2 stops40h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/208:56ORD - BNE
1 stop30h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,073
Thu 5/210:45BNE - STL
2 stops44h 44mAir Canada
Mon 9/216:15STL - BNE
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,241
Thu 5/219:40BNE - STL
1 stop20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/207:45STL - BNE
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,250
Thu 19/209:40BNE - ORD
2 stops38h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 21/207:05ORD - BNE
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,251
Fri 6/211:40BNE - MLI
2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/206:30MLI - BNE
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,265
Tue 3/210:45BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 56mAir Canada
Tue 10/207:15ORD - BNE
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,271
Wed 4/210:45BNE - ORD
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Wed 11/211:15ORD - BNE
2 stops29h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,288
Thu 5/210:45BNE - ORD
1 stop19h 56mAir Canada
Wed 18/207:15ORD - BNE
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,317
Tue 3/206:05BNE - ORD
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/214:40ORD - BNE
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,366
Sat 21/207:55BNE - STL
2 stops24h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 28/217:29STL - BNE
1 stop22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,597
Fri 6/219:40BNE - MLI
2 stops35h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:58MLI - BNE
1 stop22h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,741
Sun 1/206:00CNS - ORD
2 stops24h 57mQantas Airways
Sun 1/316:49ORD - CNS
2 stops29h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,861

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Fly from

Queensland

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

10:45-15:29

2 stops44h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/2

16:15-08:45

2 stops24h 30m

$1,241

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

19:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/2

07:04-05:00

1 stop29h 56m

$1,250

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 19/2

09:40-08:20

2 stops38h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

07:05-05:00

2 stops29h 55m

$1,251

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

11:40-20:34

2 stops24h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/2

06:30-07:30

2 stops33h 00m

$1,265

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 3/2

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,271

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,276

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Tue 23/6

10:00-14:41

1 stop19h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

10:45-07:05

2 stops29h 20m

$1,315

BrisbaneChicago

BNE - ORD

BNEORD

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

10:45-14:41

1 stop19h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

07:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

$1,317

BrisbaneSt. Louis

BNE - STL

BNESTL

Brisbane

Sat 21/2

07:55-16:27

2 stops24h 32m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 28/2

06:00-07:30

2 stops33h 30m

$1,597

BrisbaneMoline

BNE - MLI

BNEMLI

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

19:40-15:27

2 stops35h 47m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/2

15:58-06:30

1 stop22h 32m

$1,741

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/1

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queensland to Illinois (average of $940). Flying from Queensland to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,861). 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 8 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Queensland to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. 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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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………

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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………

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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………

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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………

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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………

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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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  • How long is the flight from Queensland to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Queensland to Illinois in 20h 19m. Fly via Air Canada, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Queensland and Illinois are separated by a distance of 14074 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queensland to Illinois (average of $940). Flying from Queensland to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,861). 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 Queensland to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$941Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,237Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,324Average$2,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,444Average$1,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,586Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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