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

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

The flight takes about 10h 25m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo takes 10h 25m, covering 5,235 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 Sao Paulo range from $782 to $1,261, with an average of $1,011 over the past 12 months. Anything below $782 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $1,011 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $402, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Since Sao Paulo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) — daily rates averaging $34:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) — daily rates averaging $37:

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

Near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) — daily rates averaging $31:

• FOCO
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Localiza
• Unidas

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and may arrive at several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo route, 41% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 07m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo 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 17% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $960 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,146, a difference of $186.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport and Sao Paulo.

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 is 3 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 Sao Paulo are Allianz Parque, São Paulo Expo and Autódromo José Carlos Pace. These are among the most viewed places in Sao Paulo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sao Paulo 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.