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

• 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–Galeão Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 5,303 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–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.

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

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $493 to $4,736. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

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 $345, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

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

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).

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–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. 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.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 41m, compared with 14h 12m via Miami (MIA) and 15h 18m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.