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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro from $309

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (CHI-GIG)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:20 am - 6:15 amORD-GIG
20h 55m3 stops
7:20 am - 8:45 amGIG-ORD
27h 25m2 stops
Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 14
7:20 am - 6:15 amORD-GIG
20h 55m3 stops
1:30 am - 9:56 pmGIG-ORD
22h 26m2 stops
Wed, May 8 - Mon, May 13
7:20 am - 6:15 amORD-GIG
20h 55m3 stops
1:30 am - 11:29 pmGIG-ORD
23h 59m3 stops
Wed, May 8 - Mon, May 13
4:00 pm - 12:25 amORD-GIG
30h 25m2 stops
7:20 am - 2:40 pmGIG-ORD
33h 20m2 stops
$817Avianca
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Sun, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 20
7:56 am - 7:55 amORD-GIG
21h 59m1 stop
1:30 am - 12:15 amGIG-ORD
24h 45m1 stop
$855Copa Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 25
7:56 am - 12:23 amORD-GIG
14h 27m1 stop
1:34 am - 1:22 pmGIG-ORD
13h 48m1 stop
$856Copa Airlines
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Mon, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 31
9:55 am - 6:00 amORD-GIG
18h 05m2 stops
11:00 pm - 12:40 pmGIG-ORD
15h 40m2 stops
$871American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 2
12:47 pm - 8:15 amORD-GIG
17h 28m1 stop
9:05 pm - 11:03 pmGIG-ORD
27h 58m1 stop
$877United Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Tue, May 14
11:50 am - 6:00 amORD-GIG
16h 10m2 stops
6:40 pm - 9:02 amGIG-ORD
16h 22m2 stops
$880American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 19 - Thu, Sep 26
5:50 pm - 8:15 amORD-GIG
36h 25m1 stop
9:05 pm - 12:12 amGIG-ORD
29h 07m1 stop
$887United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 28 - Thu, May 9

Flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Rio de Janeiro on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $880 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,559 and $1,376 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago were found on GOL ($560) and LATAM Airlines ($651), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Avianca ($817) and GOL ($836).

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$309
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Rio de Janeiro

When to book flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was $309 for a one-way ticket and $694 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $939 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,238 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2949 reviews
7.3entertainment
8.3crew
7.4food
8.1boarding
7.7comfort
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Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

8.0 ExcellentAntonio, Mar 2024LAX - PTY
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Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"
Pros: "Copa was convenient and easy. Very easy boarding process and I appreciated the day flight."
Cons: "This is a business class that is equivalent to a US carrier domestic first class. Good seats, not lay flat but wide on my 737-800. The food and service emulated say American Airlines Domestic 1C as well. Everything was just good enough, and much cheaper that international business on the majors."

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

my seat got changed twice after checking on then boarding it had been given to a family so by the time they found a seat for me no overhead storage left. i ended up losing my Sony Headphones case because i could even access underthe seat in front of my when deplaning.

All good, useful to have the united app from check in to boarding

All planes flying to Mexico City are very old. Seats don’t even have power outlets.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

It was good, the staff was friendly and it was a typical flight to Europe.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/2Thu
3 stops
45h 22mMDW-GIG
$309
6/11Tue
3 stops
34h 15mORD-GIG
$316
9/4Wed
3 stops
34h 10mORD-GIG
$317
6/8Sat
2 stopsGOL
32h 49mORD-GIG
$560
6/12Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 05mORD-GIG
$762
6/9Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
36h 18mORD-GIG
$782
5/7Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
19h 34mORD-GIG
$785
6/15Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
18h 15mORD-GIG
$799
5/24Fri
1 stopCopa Airlines
14h 18mORD-GIG
$831
9/3Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
21h 59mORD-GIG
$1,998

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
multi-stopDelta
21h 35mORD-GIG
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
27h 25mGIG-ORD
$868
4/23Tue
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
21h 35mORD-GIG
5/3Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
17h 02mGIG-ORD
$872
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
23h 00mORD-GIG
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 23mGIG-ORD
$874
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 05mORD-GIG
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 23mGIG-ORD
$877
4/21Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
31h 13mORD-GIG
5/2Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
15h 50mGIG-ORD
$904
4/21Sun
multi-stopAeromexico
30h 09mORD-GIG
4/30Tue
multi-stopAeromexico
24h 38mGIG-ORD
$944
4/20Sat
multi-stopAeromexico
27h 37mORD-GIG
4/30Tue
multi-stopAeromexico
33h 40mGIG-ORD
$969
4/21Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
31h 13mORD-GIG
5/1Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
24h 59mGIG-ORD
$985
4/19Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 30mORD-GIG
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 02mGIG-ORD
$1,211
4/21Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 45mORD-GIG
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 07mGIG-ORD
$1,224

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Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Destination:

Rio de Janeiro (GIG)Brazil

Return flight deals:

Rio de Janeiro - Chicago

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