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 $ 1754 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1413 (in february) and $ 2149 (in january), which is a saving of $ 341 or a surplus of $ 396 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1423 to $1476 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Brisbane (Queensland) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7618 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Brisbane (Queensland) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1413, saving $ 341 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1754). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2149).
Flight Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1764 | $ 2149 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1186 | $ 1413 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1288 | $ 1597 | good price |
| April | $ 1350 | $ 1605 | fair price |
| May | $ 1338 | $ 1606 | fair price |
| June | $ 1505 | $ 1862 | fair price |
| July | $ 1666 | $ 2008 | high price |
| August | $ 1371 | $ 1668 | fair price |
| September | $ 1250 | $ 1566 | good price |
| October | $ 1384 | $ 1743 | fair price |
| November | $ 1332 | $ 1697 | fair price |
| December | $ 1682 | $ 2123 | 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)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Brisbane (Queensland) range from $948 to $2582. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $949 to $1001), 1% at the maximum price (from $2529 to $2582). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1423 to $1476 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Brisbane (Queensland) flight
There are 13 companies that serve Chicago from Brisbane (Queensland) airport: Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Fiji Airways, Frontier Airlines, EVA Air, Emirates, ANA, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 7618 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Chicago->Brisbane (Queensland) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $37.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Brisbane (Queensland) to Chicago departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $90. Conversely, departing from Brisbane (Queensland) on a friday may cost you an additional $121.
Top prices Chicago-Brisbane (Queensland)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 18-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 677 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 01-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 677 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 03-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 679 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 05-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 680 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 08-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 679 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 677 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 17-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 696 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 679 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 16-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 679 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Brisbane (Queensland) | 19-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 680 | layover flight with American Airlines |
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?
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 1523 $, which is a saving of 231 $ 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 (183 $ 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: 2060 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2086) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1315 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1388), 3 to 4 months ($ 1343) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1249 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1560), 3 to 4 months ($ 1588), 5 to 6 months ($ 1447), 6 to 7 months ($ 1305) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1477 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1595 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1718 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1743) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1842 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1997), 4 to 5 months ($ 1940) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1411 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1637), 2 to 3 months ($ 1632) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1390 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1442), 3 to 4 months ($ 1407) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1529 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1707) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1498 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1518) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 2007 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2118), 1 to 2 months ($ 2049) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
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 $46. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $54 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1664 $677 to $2791 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2025 $1358 to $2543 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 728 $677 to $1205 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 898 $678 to $1192 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1455 $1396 to $1512 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1696 $1696 to $1696 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1272 $1134 to $1548 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1555 $1555 to $1555 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Brisbane (Queensland). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!