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Flights from Chicago to Brisbane
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Brisbane. 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
Chicago to Brisbane at a glance
Fastest journey20h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Brisbane
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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CHI Los Angeles (LAX) BNE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas
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CHI Dallas (DFW) BNE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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CHI Vancouver (YVR) BNE
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
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CHI San Francisco (SFO) BNE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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CHI Tokyo (NRT) BNE
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas
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
- +16hBrisbane vs Chicago
- Currency in Brisbane
- AUD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → BNE
Flights from Chicago to Brisbane: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Brisbane?
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 Chicago to Brisbane?
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 Chicago and Brisbane?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW), Vancouver (YVR) and San Francisco (SFO). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Brisbane?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.





