Cheap flights from Illinois to Queensland from $767

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BNE
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Queensland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Queensland flight deals. Data was last updated 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,530

One-way from

$767

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,318
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/12-13/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Illinois to Queensland
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 37m total
  • Illinois to Queensland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($357 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($144 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 24 October 2025.

Sat 6/1218:17ORD - OOL
2 stops29h 53mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1206:00OOL - ORD
2 stops27h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,530
Sat 6/1218:17ORD - OOL
2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1206:00OOL - ORD
2 stops26h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10$1,545
Sun 2/1117:29STL - BNE
1 stop22h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1111:40BNE - STL
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/10$1,579
Thu 23/1015:17ORD - BNE
2 stops26h 18mQantas Airways
Thu 30/1007:15BNE - ORD
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,611
Sun 7/1211:26ORD - CNS
2 stops38h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1209:05CNS - ORD
2 stops47h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$1,620
Sat 6/1220:46ORD - BNE
2 stops52h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1215:05BNE - ORD
2 stops41h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$1,631
Sat 22/1113:35STL - BNE
2 stops51h 10mAir Canada
Fri 26/1210:45BNE - STL
2 stops27h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 24/10$1,645
Sun 7/1211:26ORD - CNS
2 stops32h 24mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1212:35CNS - ORD
2 stops32h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,663
Sat 6/1220:46ORD - BNE
2 stops51h 59mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1218:55BNE - ORD
2 stops37h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,677
Tue 25/1120:20ORD - BNE
2 stops58h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1218:55BNE - ORD
2 stops50h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,683
Fri 7/1120:41ORD - BNE
2 stops50h 44mQantas Airways
Fri 14/1119:50BNE - ORD
2 stops43h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,690
Sat 22/1116:43STL - BNE
2 stops46h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/1211:40BNE - STL
2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/10$1,700

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Illinois

Fly to

Queensland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCoolangatta

ORD - OOL

ORDOOL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/12

18:17-16:10

2 stops29h 53m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 13/12

06:00-17:52

2 stops27h 52m

$1,530

ChicagoCoolangatta

ORD - OOL

ORDOOL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/12

18:17-14:05

2 stops27h 48m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 13/12

06:00-16:54

2 stops26h 54m

$1,545

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

11:26-17:30

2 stops38h 04m

Cairns

Sun 14/12

09:05-16:12

2 stops47h 07m

$1,620

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 22/11

13:35-08:45

2 stops51h 10m

Brisbane

Fri 26/12

10:45-22:22

2 stops27h 37m

$1,645

ChicagoCairns

ORD - CNS

ORDCNS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

11:26-11:50

2 stops32h 24m

Cairns

Sun 14/12

12:35-05:20

2 stops32h 45m

$1,663

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 22/11

16:43-07:30

2 stops46h 47m

Brisbane

Fri 26/12

11:40-22:22

2 stops26h 42m

$1,700

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

18:17-11:05

2 stops24h 48m

Brisbane

Sun 14/12

07:15-16:07

2 stops24h 52m

$1,703

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 22/11

16:05-13:25

3 stops53h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 26/12

10:45-15:29

2 stops44h 44m

$1,714

St. LouisBrisbane

STL - BNE

STLBNE

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 16/2

14:45-08:45

2 stops26h 00m

Brisbane

Fri 20/2

10:45-15:29

2 stops44h 44m

$1,926

ChicagoBrisbane

ORD - BNE

ORDBNE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

19:13-10:35

2 stops24h 22m

Brisbane

Sun 12/4

20:05-06:06

1 stop25h 01m

$1,928

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Queensland (average of $965). Flying from Illinois to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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 24 October 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 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 24 October 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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

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 United Airlines fly from Illinois to Queensland in about 29h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 17m. Illinois and Queensland are separated by a distance of 14334 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Queensland one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $767. Users have also found prices from $844 and $924 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Queensland (average of $965). Flying from Illinois to Queensland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). 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$1,334Average$2,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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