Cheap Flights from Chicago to Brisbane
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Brisbane
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Brisbane? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Brisbane vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000–42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Brisbane for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
ORD - BNE
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $29.9
2026-11-30
ORD - BNE
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $63.3
2026-11-29
ORD - BNE
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $81.8
2026-12-01
ORD - BNE
Economy | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-10
ORD - BNE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $49.7
2026-11-24
ORD - BNE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $49.8
Chicago to Brisbane flight facts
Distance
8,900 mi
14,323 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 18h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+16h
Brisbane is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Brisbane
BNE · Brisbane Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Brisbane · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights South Bend - Brisbane · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Brisbane
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
ORD - BNE
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35.9
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
ORD - BNE
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $35.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Surfers Paradise (Australia)
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
From Pts or $284
Brisbane (Australia)
W Brisbane
From Pts or $330
Brisbane (Australia)
Hyatt Regency Brisbane
From Pts or $227
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Brisbane depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Brisbane.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Brisbane.
Chicago and Brisbane are about 8,900 miles (14,323 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,900-mile straight-line distance takes about 18h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Brisbane is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Brisbane: Brisbane Intl (BNE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Brisbane, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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