Statistics on Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Brisbane (Queensland) (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Brisbane (Queensland) from Chicago airport is $ 1727 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1304 (in february) and $ 2138 (in december), which is a saving of $ 423 or a surplus of $ 411 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1355 to $1409 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Brisbane (Queensland) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 9313 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Brisbane (Queensland) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1304, saving $ 423 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1727). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2138).

Flight Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1611 $ 2023 high price
February$ 1029 $ 1304 very good price
March$ 1039 $ 1407 good price
April$ 1294 $ 1556 fair price
May$ 1351 $ 1610 fair price
June$ 1521 $ 1868 fair price
July$ 1677 $ 2012 high price
August$ 1401 $ 1700 fair price
September$ 1285 $ 1591 fair price
October$ 1416 $ 1770 fair price
November$ 1394 $ 1736 fair price
December$ 1682 $ 2138 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland) range from $650 to $2439. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $651 to $705), 1% at the maximum price (from $2385 to $2439). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1464 to $1518 (5% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Brisbane (Queensland) flight

There are 13 companies that serve Chicago from Brisbane (Queensland) airport: Air Canada, Qantas, Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, ANA and Emirates.

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Data analysis:

Of the 9313 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Chicago->Brisbane (Queensland) route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $62. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $42.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Brisbane (Queensland) to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $69. Conversely, departing from Brisbane (Queensland) on a friday may cost you an additional $123.

Top prices Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland)

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)03-04 to 19-04-2025$ 963 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)06-05 to 20-05-2025$ 938 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 1300 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 921 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)15-05 to 22-05-2025$ 1016 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)06-06 to 13-06-2025$ 969 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)07-08 to 21-08-2025$ 1108 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)04-10 to 18-10-2025$ 1231 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)08-10 to 15-10-2025$ 1119 
Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland)11-10 to 25-10-2025$ 921 

When to book your flight Chicago - Brisbane (Queensland) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1543 $, which is a saving of 184 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (144 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1993 $)
February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1105 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1275), 3 to 4 months ($ 1276)
March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1241 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1336), 3 to 4 months ($ 1314), 6 to 7 months ($ 1342)
April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1341 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1400)
May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1599 $)
June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1688 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1767), 3 to 4 months ($ 1823)
July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1802 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1895), 4 to 5 months ($ 1846)
August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1452 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1684), 2 to 3 months ($ 1678)
September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1430 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1483), 3 to 4 months ($ 1447)
October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1573 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1756)
November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1540 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1561)
December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2050 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2128), 4 to 5 months ($ 2064)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Brisbane (Queensland) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $66 more.

Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1376
$912 to $1824		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1278
$921 to $1660		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1432
$956 to $1770		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1452
$1330 to $1855		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1325
$1108 to $1436		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1470
$1316 to $1624		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1048
$921 to $1231		Find a flight
December 2025$ 2256
$1971 to $2540		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1744
$1744 to $1744		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Brisbane (Queensland). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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