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$235 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$488
Typical prices: $697-$936
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/10Thu 3/19
ORD - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$235
Typical prices: $391-$428
Copa Airlines
Thu 3/12
ORD - GIG • 1 stop
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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, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
Copa Airlines Logo
8:34 am - 12:30 amORD-GIG
13h 56m1 stop
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5:10 am - 1:04 amGIG-ORD
21h 54m1 stop
$488Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 27
American Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 10:15 amORD-GIG
14h 42m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 9:05 amGIG-ORD
16h 45m2 stops
$499American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 9:35 amORD-GIG
15h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:07 amGIG-ORD
15h 12m1 stop
$501United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Copa Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 8:00 amORD-GIG
14h 38m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 1:04 amGIG-ORD
16h 54m1 stop
$503Copa Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Jan 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 6:25 amORD-GIG
13h 50m1 stop
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1:45 am - 8:20 pmGIG-ORD
21h 35m1 stop
$506Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 23
Avianca Logo
10:20 pm - 6:25 amORD-GIG
29h 05m1 stop
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1:45 am - 8:20 pmGIG-ORD
21h 35m1 stop
$507Avianca
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
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10:53 am - 6:25 amMDW-GIG
16h 32m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 9:55 amGIG-MDW
14h 25m1 stop
$550LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
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10:49 am - 6:25 amMDW-GIG
17h 36m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 9:55 amGIG-MDW
14h 25m1 stop
$552LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
Delta Logo
10:46 am - 8:20 amMDW-GIG
18h 34m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 5:29 pmGIG-MDW
22h 59m1 stop
$592Delta
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Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 23
Delta Logo
10:46 am - 7:10 amMDW-GIG
17h 24m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 9:53 amGIG-MDW
15h 23m1 stop
$601Delta
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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 March.

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

The average price of all round-trip 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-Galeao Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays 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 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 July, where tickets cost $601 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $968 and $857 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$235
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare 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.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport 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 $235 for a one-way ticket and $488 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (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-Galeao Airport?

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

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

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport, with SkyTeam 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 $787 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $698 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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-Galeao Airport.

  • 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-Galeao Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport?

    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-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport?

    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-Galeao Airport 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 1560 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.9Food
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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

6.0 GoodZach, Oct 2025DEN - PTY
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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.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

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

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

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

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

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.

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

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

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

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