Cheap flights from Illinois to Queensland from $860

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BNE
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Queensland

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Queensland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Queensland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2025.

Wed 24/1219:44ORD - BNE
2 stops45h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1219:40BNE - ORD
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,232
Sat 27/1221:05ORD - BNE
1 stop42h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/111:40BNE - ORD
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,673
Tue 23/1219:59ORD - BNE
2 stops44h 21mDelta
Fri 23/110:40BNE - ORD
2 stops24h 09mDelta
Deal found 15/12$2,732
Sat 27/1222:10ORD - BNE
1 stop41h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/111:40BNE - ORD
1 stop25h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12$2,748
Sat 20/1221:04ORD - BNE
1 stop40h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/122:55BNE - ORD
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,949
Wed 24/1212:45ORD - BNE
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/111:40BNE - ORD
1 stop25h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,991
Wed 24/1215:29MDW - BNE
2 stops24h 51mDelta
Wed 31/1211:05BNE - MDW
2 stops27h 17mDelta
Deal found 15/12$3,185
Sun 21/1218:44STL - CNS
2 stops53h 31mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1211:35CNS - STL
2 stops52h 16mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$3,588
Wed 17/1218:17ORD - OOL
2 stops30h 48mQantas Airways
Wed 24/1206:00OOL - ORD
2 stops26h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$4,969
Sun 21/1218:32ORD - OOL
2 stops25h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/107:20OOL - ORD
2 stops30h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$5,084
Fri 19/1215:47ORD - OOL
2 stops29h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/107:20OOL - ORD
2 stops31h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12$5,159
Thu 25/1216:15MDW - BNE
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/122:35BNE - MDW
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$5,542

Find flight deals from Illinois to Queensland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Queensland flight deals. Data was last updated 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,409

One-way from

$860

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,256
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 30/1-6/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 31m total
  • Illinois to Queensland
8/4
  • 8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 48m total
  • Illinois to Queensland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($544 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($190 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Queensland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Queensland that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Queensland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 30/1

07:04-05:45

1 stop30h 41m

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

18:30-16:20

2 stops37h 50m

$1,409

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

09:02-17:10

2 stops40h 08m

Brisbane

Sat 7/2

19:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

$1,409

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

08:46-07:05

2 stops31h 19m

Brisbane

Sun 19/4

10:00-14:43

1 stop19h 43m

$1,442

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 30/1

14:45-08:45

2 stops26h 00m

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

10:45-15:29

2 stops44h 44m

$1,478

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 29/1

16:05-08:45

2 stops48h 40m

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

10:45-15:29

2 stops44h 44m

$1,481

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 29/1

16:05-08:45

2 stops24h 40m

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

06:10-15:29

3 stops49h 19m

$1,507

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 31/1

07:04-05:00

1 stop29h 56m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

18:30-14:47

2 stops36h 17m

$1,508

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 30/1

15:37-06:30

1 stop22h 53m

Brisbane

Fri 6/2

19:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

$1,528

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 29/1

09:34-06:30

1 stop28h 56m

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

19:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

$1,541

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 17/3

16:30-06:30

2 stops23h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 26/3

10:40-22:25

1 stop26h 45m

$1,566

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Queensland

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Queensland (average of $948). Flying from Illinois to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 IL to QLD?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Queensland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Queensland at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Illinois to Queensland?

Reviews of airlines servicing Queensland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queensland. 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 Queensland. Reviews last updated 17 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Illinois to Queensland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Queensland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Queensland?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Illinois to Queensland in about 26h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 48m. Illinois and Queensland are separated by a distance of 14331 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Queensland?

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Queensland (average of $948). Flying from Illinois to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 airline flying from Illinois to Queensland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,351Average$2,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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