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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
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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.

1
CHI Los Angeles (LAX) BNE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~20h 25m
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2
CHI Dallas (DFW) BNE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 50m
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3
CHI Vancouver (YVR) BNE
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~20h 51m
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4
CHI San Francisco (SFO) BNE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 25m
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CHI Hong Kong (HKG) BNE
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Air Niugini
One airline, one ticket ~26h 50m
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CHI Tokyo (NRT) BNE
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Same alliance ~24h 01m
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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
+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.

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