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Cheapest round-trip
$641
Typical prices: $662-$994
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Thu 10/25Sun 11/4
ORD - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$315
Typical prices: $304-$530
GOL
Sun 10/28
ORD - GIG • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $620 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro (ORD-GIG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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8:01 am - 12:25 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 24m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:10 am - 1:59 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$659Copa Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 21
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5:30 am - 11:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 45m2 stops Punta Cana Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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8:15 pm - 9:20 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
$670Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30
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10:20 pm - 12:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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7:10 pm - 12:46 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
44h 36m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez New York John F Kennedy Intl
$670Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30
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10:20 pm - 12:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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11:00 pm - 8:20 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
$673GOL
Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30
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10:20 pm - 8:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 00m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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11:00 pm - 8:20 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
$673GOL
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 4
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5:27 am - 4:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl
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9:05 pm - 9:25 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$674LATAM Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
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1:23 pm - 4:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl
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9:05 pm - 9:25 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$674LATAM Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:01 am - 4:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 04m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:30 am - 12:57 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 27m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$682Copa Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:55 am - 9:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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9:55 pm - 12:29 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 34m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$684United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:55 am - 9:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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9:55 pm - 10:11 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$685United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport start at $641. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $662 to $994. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $641 on GOL.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at $643 round-trip.
  • December ($979) and August ($871) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 13% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$315
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport pass through?

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

    • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 13% 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.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $707 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $920, a difference of $213. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 5,303 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $793. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

  • How does United Airlines’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights?

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

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 53m, compared with 14h 45m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 14h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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.

  • What car rental options are available at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $662 to $994, with an average of $793 over the past 12 months. Anything below $662 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $707 - about $213 less than Friday (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 13% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport trip for March. Fares historically average $643 round-trip in that month - typically $336 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
    - Rio Aeroporto Hotel
    - Linx Galeão by Wish
    - Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel

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