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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 4:15 am
• Latest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 5:15 am.

The flight takes about 10h 25m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport takes 10h 25m, covering 5,219 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport range from $731 to $1,213, with an average of $956 over the past 12 months. Anything below $731 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $956 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $674 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $1,132 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights. 59% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $370, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $37 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• keddy by Europcar

Flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport route, 41% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 07m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Punta Cana (PUJ) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $853 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,114, a difference of $261.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 40m, compared with 14h 28m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 14h 29m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Sao Paulo Guarulhos 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport are Allianz Parque, Autódromo José Carlos Pace and São Paulo Expo. These are among the most viewed places in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.