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Flights from Brisbane to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Brisbane to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Dallas, about 20h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 25m
BNECHILAX

Brisbane to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey20h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Brisbane to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BNE Los Angeles (LAX) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 25m
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2
BNE Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 50m
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3
BNE Vancouver (YVR) CHI
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 51m
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4
BNE San Francisco (SFO) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 25m
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5
BNE Taipei (TPE) CHI
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~25h 56m
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BNE Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~25h 19m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
14,364 km8,920 miles
Journey time
20h 25mestimate
Time difference
-16hChicago vs Brisbane
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
BNE → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Brisbane to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Dallas and Vancouver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,364 km.
Where do you change planes between Brisbane and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW), Vancouver (YVR) and San Francisco (SFO). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Brisbane and Chicago?
Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Brisbane and Chicago?
Chicago is 16 hours behind Brisbane.

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