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Cheap flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro from $238

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American Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 10:15 amORD-GIG
15h 01m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:55 amGIG-ORD
16h 25m1 stop
$501American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 4
Copa Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 4:05 amORD-GIG
17h 30m1 stop
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5:10 am - 12:24 amGIG-ORD
22h 14m1 stop
$509Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 26
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 4:50 pmORD-GIG
19h 51m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 1:50 pmGIG-ORD
17h 55m1 stop
$548LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:21 am - 8:20 amMDW-GIG
17h 59m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 9:53 amGIG-MDW
15h 23m1 stop
$548LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 9:35 amORD-GIG
23h 00m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 11:10 amGIG-ORD
16h 15m1 stop
$549United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Mar 9
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 8:20 amMDW-GIG
22h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 9:53 amGIG-MDW
15h 23m1 stop
$593Delta
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Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
9:32 am - 8:20 amMDW-GIG
19h 48m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 9:53 amGIG-MDW
15h 23m1 stop
$605Delta
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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31
Air Canada Logo
8:40 am - 8:15 pmORD-SDU
33h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:45 pm - 9:54 amSDU-ORD
22h 09m2 stops
$623Air Canada
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Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
Air Canada Logo
12:50 pm - 4:45 pmORD-SDU
25h 55m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:45 pm - 10:08 amSDU-ORD
22h 23m2 stops
$624Air Canada
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Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 30
United Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 4:45 pmORD-SDU
17h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 6:45 amSDU-ORD
19h 00m1 stop
$663United Airlines
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Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 18

LATAM Airlines flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

Our best LATAM Airlines deals on Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
LATAM Airlines
Mar 12
ORD1:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 26
GIG10:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
15h 49m
1 stop
ORD12:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$546
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LATAM Airlines
Mar 9
ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
GIG6:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 23
GIG10:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
15h 49m
1 stop
ORD12:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$547
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LATAM Airlines
Mar 9
ORD2:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
GIG7:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 27
GIG9:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 36m
1 stop
ORD10:06 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$548
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GOL flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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GOL
Mar 1
ORD1:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
GIG12:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 15
GIG8:45 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 30m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$497
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GOL
Mar 9
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
GIG12:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 15
GIG8:45 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 30m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$512
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GOL
Mar 8
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 10m
2 stops
GIG10:45 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 15
GIG3:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 20m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$517
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 19, 2025.
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ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

4:14 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/4

10:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

$501

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

7:35 am-4:05 am

1 stop17h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/26

5:10 am-12:24 am

1 stop22h 14m

$509

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

5:59 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/30

10:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$548

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

11:21 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 59m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

9:30 pm-9:53 am

1 stop15h 23m

$548

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

7:35 am-9:35 am

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/9

8:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop16h 15m

$549

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

6:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop22h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-9:53 am

1 stop15h 23m

$593

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

9:32 am-8:20 am

2 stops19h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

9:30 pm-9:53 am

1 stop15h 23m

$605

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

8:40 am-8:15 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 5/14

1:45 pm-9:54 am

2 stops22h 09m

$623

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

12:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/30

1:45 pm-10:08 am

2 stops22h 23m

$624

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

9:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/18

1:45 pm-6:45 am

1 stop19h 00m

$663

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $599, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $601.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $837. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,003.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro when you can find flight prices for as low as $872. Flying to Rio de Janeiro in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Rio de Janeiro, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,006 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around $771 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago for as low as $582 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flight.

How have Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 47% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is Chicago to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    Rio de Janeiro is 5296.6 mi away from Chicago. Typically, this will take 12h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $356Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,879 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $424Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,566 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $504Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,019 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $551Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,045 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $557Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $606Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,475 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $652Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,129 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Rio de Janeiro

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 8.1 mi from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport