How to get from Chicago to Brisbane: connecting flights, about 22h 11m total

Flights from Chicago to Brisbane

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Best fares from Chicago to Brisbane

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Cheapest one-way $755 5 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $755 Sat, 5 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $755

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles: 22h 11m
two tickets, via Los Angeles: $791
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 8,925 mi (14,364 km)

fastest

Via Los Angeles

22h 11m

with the connection

Chicago to Los Angeles flight 4h 41m

Connection of about 3h

Los Angeles to Brisbane flight 14h 30m

two ticketsfrom $791

Via San Francisco

22h 26m

with the connection

Chicago to San Francisco flight 5h 6m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Brisbane: San Francisco International.

San Francisco to Brisbane flight 14h 20m

two ticketsfrom $1,483

Via Vancouver

Canada

23h 11m

with the connection

Chicago to Vancouver flight 5h 41m

Connection of about 3h

Vancouver to Brisbane flight 14h 30m

Via Tokyo

Japan

25h 28m

with the connection

Chicago to Tokyo flight 13h 30m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Brisbane: Narita International.

Tokyo to Brisbane flight 8h 58m

two ticketsfrom $1,249

Via Seoul

South Korea

27h 28m

with the connection

Chicago to Seoul flight 14h 48m

Connection of about 3h

Seoul to Brisbane flight 9h 40m

two ticketsfrom $1,617

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chicago to cities closest to Brisbane

Chicago to Manila Manila: 3,613 mi (5,815 km) from Brisbane, flight 16h 40m from $467 Chicago to Taipei Taipei: 4,189 mi (6,741 km) from Brisbane, flight 15h 55m from $626 Chicago to Hong Kong Hong Kong: 4,309 mi (6,934 km) from Brisbane, flight 15h 55m from $523 Chicago to Tokyo Tokyo: 4,449 mi (7,160 km) from Brisbane, flight 13h 30m from $484 Chicago to Honolulu Honolulu: 4,704 mi (7,570 km) from Brisbane, flight 9h 28m from $258 Chicago to Kahului Kahului: 4,750 mi (7,645 km) from Brisbane, flight 9h 10m from $393

To Brisbane from cities closest to Chicago

Los Angeles to Brisbane Los Angeles: 1,742 mi (2,804 km) from Chicago, flight 14h 30m from $509 Vancouver to Brisbane Vancouver: 1,773 mi (2,853 km) from Chicago, flight 14h 30m San Francisco to Brisbane San Francisco: 1,855 mi (2,985 km) from Chicago, flight 14h 20m from $923 Tokyo to Brisbane Tokyo: 6,301 mi (10,141 km) from Chicago, flight 8h 58m from $386 Rarotonga to Brisbane Rarotonga: 6,332 mi (10,191 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 50m Seoul to Brisbane Seoul: 6,531 mi (10,510 km) from Chicago, flight 9h 40m from $496

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Brisbane?

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 Chicago to Brisbane?

Via Los Angeles: 4h 41m to the connection, 14h 30m after it, about 22h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Chicago to Brisbane with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $791. 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 Chicago and Brisbane?

Los Angeles (22h 11m total), San Francisco (22h 26m total), Vancouver (23h 11m total), Tokyo (25h 28m total) and Seoul (27h 28m total).

How far is Brisbane from Chicago?

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.