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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).

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $709 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $933, a difference of $224. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 75% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 44 minutes.

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

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 5,289 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $796. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $340, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights. 25% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Punta Cana (PUJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 31m, compared with 14h 13m via Miami (MIA) and 14h 18m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Chicago (Brasilia Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· FOCO
· Localiza
· Avis
· MOVIDA
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $664 to $1,006, with an average of $796 over the past 12 months. Anything below $664 counts as a good deal.