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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 00m, covering 5,311 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from $673 to $1,019, with an average of $810 over the past 12 months. Anything below $673 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $810 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $378, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates averaging $29:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates averaging $32:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro route, 73% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4h 59m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $753 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $893, a difference of $140.

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 Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 14m, compared with 15h 02m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 15h 07m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.