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How to get from Brisbane to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 20h 13m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco, Vancouver, Tokyo and Manila. Two tickets from $987.

Flights from Brisbane to Chicago

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Prices by day: Brisbane to Chicago

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Best fares from Brisbane to Chicago

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $684 21 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $684 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $684

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
20h 13m
two tickets, via Manila
$987
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,925 mi (14,364 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
20h 13m
with the connection
Brisbane to Los Angeles flight 13h 8m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Chicago: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Chicago flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,175
Via San Francisco
United States
20h 15m
with the connection
Brisbane to San Francisco flight 13h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to Chicago: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Chicago flight 4h 5m
Via Vancouver
Canada
20h 40m
with the connection
Brisbane to Vancouver flight 13h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Chicago flight 4h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,565
Via Tokyo
Japan
24h
with the connection
Brisbane to Tokyo flight 9h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Narita International. Departure to Chicago: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to Chicago flight 11h 50m
two ticketsfrom $3,126
Via Manila
Philippines
25h 10m
with the connection
Brisbane to Manila flight 7h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Manila to Chicago flight 14h 15m
two ticketsfrom $987

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Brisbane to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Brisbane to Chicago?
Via Los Angeles: 13h 8m to the connection, 4h 5m after it, about 20h 13m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Brisbane to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Manila from $987. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Brisbane and Chicago?
Los Angeles (20h 13m total), San Francisco (20h 15m total), Vancouver (20h 40m total), Tokyo (24h total) and Manila (25h 10m total).
How far is Chicago from Brisbane?
8,925 mi (14,364 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.