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Cheapest round-trip
$620
Typical prices: $660-$979
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Tue 12/1Mon 12/7
ORD - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$320
Typical prices: $260-$276
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Fri 9/25
ORD - GIG • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7
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3:49 pm - 10:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
15h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:05 pm - 9:22 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$620LATAM Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 25
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10:35 am - 10:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:05 pm - 2:38 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$620LATAM Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 20
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6:14 pm - 10:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 3:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 40m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Boston Logan Intl
$628Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17
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5:30 am - 4:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl
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7:40 am - 7:01 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 21m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Boston Logan Intl
$633Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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3:20 pm - 4:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
34h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:30 am - 1:59 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 29m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$644Copa Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 1
American Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 8:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:30 pm - 6:35 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$663American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 14
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1:35 pm - 9:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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9:55 pm - 12:16 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 21m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$663American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:25 pm - 10:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
13h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:00 pm - 4:37 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$663Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:40 am - 6:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl
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9:00 pm - 4:37 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$663Delta
Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 13
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8:35 am - 8:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 25m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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1:35 am - 12:46 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 11m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$710Copa Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport departing in December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Chicago usually cost between $720 and $1,839 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $620 on LATAM Airlines (Dec 1-Dec 7).

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 round-trip 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 March, where tickets cost $512 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,071 and $1,014 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$320
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

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
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was $320 for a one-way ticket and $620 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $870 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $731 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1565 reviews
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
6.9Food
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
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We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

2.0 MediocreRussell, Jul 2026
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We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

The plane doesn’t have screens but you can use your decide for entertainment. Pack a snack too since they don’t offer any, and the meal is pretty small and you will get hungry

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.

The arrival was pretty bad. Long waits for the bus to deplaning the airplane.

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

Very slow boarding, 1 hour late - uncomfortable chairs and crew barely speaking english even at the airport!

The flight itinerary was changed 3 times, I explain the problem on the previous leg.

4 hours delay, awful food and missed all my connections because of the delay to be rebooks for a flight 10 hrs later back home and never actually make it to my final destination

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Old 757 with poor entertainment system. United no longer partners with United for free text and email. O'Hara an absolute disaster! Limited gates clauses two hour delay. Unfortunately this appears to be the norm.

It was a good experience, unfortunately my checked baggages were come late and not arrived on time.

Very stressful to locate United Airline boarding area, delayed flight, changing boarding area again to another location with all tiredness 😩. But flying was fine.

It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

We were forced to eat vegetarian food because non veg food ran out. The breakfast was mediocre.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

Only major irritant: we were in row 40 sitting directly below announcement speaker. Music during boarding was painfully loud even with ear plugs in. Default sound level for announcements over entertainment system was set much higher than level I set for my headphones, so you get "blasted" when an announcement came on.

The pilots landing and taking off was very bad on the first flight, the second one taking off was great but landing was also rough

The check in and on the ground experience is very poor. Their online check and trip management is the worst I have ever seen and they have long lines to check in at the airport, technology is glitchy/unusable and have exorbitant baggage fees. The flight itself is fine, although the food is about what you would expect and their was no functioning entertainment for an international flight.

My experience with this flight was extremely negative and resulted in serious financial and personal consequences. The flight departed with a significant delay, which caused me to miss my international connecting flight. As a direct result of this delay — which was entirely beyond my control — I was unable to reach my final destination on time, causing me to lose a previously scheduled hair transplant surgery that had been arranged months in advance. This was not a minor inconvenience. The surgery involved: • A reserved operating room • Medical and technical staff scheduled specifically for that date • Surgical instruments prepared in advance • Strict scheduling that does not allow for easy rescheduling Due to the airline’s delay and poor handling of the situation: • I lost already paid international flight tickets • I was forced to purchase new tickets, incurring duplicate expenses • I spent over six additional hours in airports, under stressful conditions • I incurred unexpected costs for meals and transportation • I lost a medical opportunity that cannot be easily recovered, along with the emotional distress associated with it Although the airline covered one night of hotel accommodation, this did not address the real impact of the delay, nor the significant damages caused by missing a critical medical procedure. The lack of punctuality, planning, and effective solutions reflects a serious lack of responsibility toward passengers, especially when international connections and time-sensitive medical commitments are involved. I do not recommend this airline for travelers with important schedules, medical appointments, or critical connections. In my case, the delay did not merely cause inconvenience — it resulted in the loss of a surgery and substantial financial damage.

I was not able to get on the flight due to delays out of Philadelphia. I arrived in MIA at 10:30pm and there was no one at the GOL Desk. Is there any flight credit available for this flight?

It was really bad. Inexperienced and rude people during check-in in Miami, a small and uncomfortable airplane, and problems with the airline caused me to lose my connection flight in Brasilia. Terrible experience!

Obviously it would be better if we had screens available.

Very bad. Boarding was a caos and pick up luggage took more than an hour. There was no entertainment on board.

The plane was fine and the crew was very nice. Even though we bought our tickets eight months in advance and had seats reserved, they changed our seats. Instead of being in seats 7E and 7F, we were separated and put in two middle seats away from each other. When checking in, the attendant put us in an exit row together, but 10 rows back from where we had reserved. But you have to be younger than 60 to be in an exit row. So when everyone else boarded we were moved to last row 33, right next to bathrooms.

There is no food being served at Gol due to COVID situation. Which is understandable but still disappointed because others airlines are offering.

Too much delay in the first two flights, so I lost the connection to the final destination.

gate crew was courteous and helpful, flight attendant was nice and friendly once we got going. But we pushed off from the gate relatively on time, then sat there like 10 ft away, for an hour, with no announcement or explanation. Taxiing then took forever, and I get that there was runway congestion, but would be helpful to keep us posted on whats going on

The power outlets were not working for my row. Also felt like the seats have gotten smaller. I was in the window seat and felt like suffocated, as the two passengers next to me were tall and wide.

Terrible. The flight I booked had a convenient departure time. Quick layover. And an arrival timed that worked for the people who had to pick me up. Thanks to delays and rebooking I got none of those things

I had my flight of Cedar Rapids. THen Chicago to Boston. Flight out of Cedar rapids was delayed by 12 hrs. Had to drive to Chicago to catch my flight

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Flight was delayed, boarded, sat at the gate for more than 30 minutes, left the gate then waited on the pad for another 30 to 60 minutes then returned to the gate, deboarded and was cancelled... alternative flight was not booked automatically. Waited in line for 30 minutes but fortunately an alternate flight to a different destination was found ... no thanks to the travel agent used by kayak

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

Flight cancelled. Added a day and a half to my travel. American Airlines DID put me in a hotel for two nights, but have not given any money back for any of this! I spent money on an apartment at my destination that I basically wasted because I could not arrive.

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