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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
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.
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BNE Los Angeles (LAX) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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BNE Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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BNE Vancouver (YVR) CHI
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
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BNE San Francisco (SFO) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
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.





