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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 5,289 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $650 to $977, with an average of $773 over the past 12 months. Anything below $650 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $773 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights. 27% of its flights are on time.

One-way fares from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $372, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, 73% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4h 59m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $686 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $891, a difference of $205.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h, compared with 14h 14m via Miami (MIA) and 14h 58m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of Chicago (Brasilia Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.