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$304 Find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago (GIG-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:32 am - 12:15 amGIG-ORD
24h 43m1 stop
7:56 am - 7:55 amORD-GIG
21h 59m1 stop
$836Copa Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 10
11:05 am - 9:49 amGIG-MDW
24h 44m2 stops
10:41 am - 6:20 amMDW-GIG
17h 39m2 stops
$839Delta
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 20
7:15 am - 11:54 pmGIG-ORD
18h 39m2 stops
7:05 am - 6:20 amORD-GIG
21h 15m2 stops
$848LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 20
7:05 am - 1:06 pmGIG-MDW
32h 01m2 stops
1:05 pm - 6:50 amMDW-GIG
15h 45m1 stop
$851LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 10
6:40 pm - 11:02 amGIG-ORD
18h 22m2 stops
7:30 am - 8:00 amORD-GIG
21h 30m1 stop
$854American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Wed, Dec 4
11:00 pm - 9:28 pmGIG-ORD
24h 28m1 stop
6:25 pm - 3:20 pmORD-GIG
18h 55m2 stops
$857American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 12
1:30 am - 8:41 pmGIG-ORD
21h 11m2 stops
6:40 pm - 6:15 amORD-GIG
33h 35m2 stops
Wed, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 20
9:05 pm - 12:51 pmGIG-ORD
17h 46m1 stop
8:30 pm - 8:15 amORD-GIG
33h 45m1 stop
$900United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
1:30 am - 4:44 pmGIG-ORD
17h 14m2 stops
11:24 am - 12:25 amORD-GIG
35h 01m3 stops
Wed, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 20
9:05 pm - 12:13 amGIG-ORD
29h 08m1 stop
8:15 pm - 8:15 amORD-GIG
34h 00m1 stop
$967United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 12

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $886 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,145 and $1,140 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, GOL offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $462. KAYAK users also found Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago round-trip flights on Copa Airlines from $836 and on Delta from $839.

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Low season

December

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$304
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago was $304 for a one-way ticket and $836 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport and Chicago?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport and on arrival in Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/19Sun
3 stops
50h 45mGIG-ORD
$304
6/18Tue
2 stops
26h 58mGIG-ORD
$389
8/27Tue
2 stopsGOL
24h 59mGIG-ORD
$462
5/18Sat
1 stopCopa Airlines
13h 54mGIG-ORD
$503
10/9Wed
1 stopDelta
14h 54mGIG-MDW
$508
10/2Wed
2 stopsDelta
21h 32mGIG-ORD
$508
5/24Fri
2 stopsGOL
25h 48mGIG-ORD
$510
5/24Fri
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
29h 06mGIG-MDW
$512
10/9Wed
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
27h 17mGIG-ORD
$512
7/9Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
20h 56mGIG-ORD
$528

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Last minute flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
25h 05mGIG-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
14h 18mORD-GIG
$1,058
5/1Wed
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
49h 54mGIG-MDW
5/18Sat
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
13h 05mMDW-GIG
$1,173
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 05mGIG-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 30mORD-GIG
$1,274
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 24mGIG-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
33h 15mORD-GIG
$1,411
5/1Wed
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
15h 24mGIG-MDW
5/18Sat
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
13h 05mMDW-GIG
$1,563
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
22h 20mGIG-MDW
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
19h 18mMDW-GIG
$1,827

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Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG)Brazil

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

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