Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights connecting via Miami (MIA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 00m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Bogotá (BOG) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 23m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rio de Janeiro. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 70% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How often are flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

Historically, on average around 67% of flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 195 minutes.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $609.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro?

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Delta, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

As of April 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.

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.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $916 to $573. The lowest price recently found on this route was $578.

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7:45 pm - 10:15 am

ORD

GIG

12h 30m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 8:26 pm

GIG

ORD

29h 06m

2 stops

$578LATAM Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, May 7

7:10 am - 10:15 am

ORD

GIG

25h 05m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 10:29 am

GIG

ORD

15h 29m

2 stops

$591Delta

Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 18

8:20 pm - 8:00 am

ORD

GIG

33h 40m

2 stops

1:35 am - 9:20 pm

GIG

ORD

21h 45m

1 stop

$593Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30

9:48 am - 10:15 am

ORD

GIG

22h 27m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 6:41 pm

GIG

ORD

23h 41m

1 stop

$602LATAM Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 18

6:00 am - 12:40 pm

ORD

GIG

28h 40m

2 stops

5:20 pm - 4:45 pm

GIG

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

$604LATAM Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 3

9:22 am - 10:15 am

MDW

GIG

22h 53m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 10:00 am

GIG

MDW

15h 00m

1 stop

$606Delta

Sun, May 10 - Tue, May 26

9:25 am - 10:15 am

ORD

GIG

22h 50m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 8:39 am

GIG

ORD

13h 39m

1 stop

$606Delta

Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 23

9:30 pm - 4:45 pm

ORD

SDU

17h 15m

1 stop

1:45 pm - 6:45 am

SDU

ORD

19h 00m

1 stop

$786United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

2:30 pm - 4:45 pm

ORD

SDU

24h 15m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 6:45 am

SDU

ORD

19h 00m

1 stop

$791United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

2:35 pm - 12:45 pm

ORD

SDU

20h 10m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 2:55 pm

SDU

ORD

23h 25m

2 stops

$822Azul

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 27

GOL flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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GOL

May 3

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

GIG6:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 16

GIG10:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 28m

1 stop

ORD9:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$690

GOL

Apr 6

ORD2:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 23m

1 stop

GIG8:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Apr 27

GIG8:20 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 51m

2 stops

ORD12:11 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$772

GOL

Apr 18

ORD12:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 40m

2 stops

GIG3:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Apr 25

GIG6:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

44h 00m

2 stops

ORD12:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$775

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Avianca

May 25

ORD11:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 31

GIG1:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$637

Avianca

Aug 15

ORD11:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

GIG3:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 29

GIG7:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$671

Avianca

Sep 23

ORD11:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

GIG3:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 29

GIG1:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$672

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ORD - GIG

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

7:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

5:20 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops29h 06m

$578

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

7:10 am-10:15 am

1 stop25h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/18

9:00 pm-10:29 am

2 stops15h 29m

$591

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

8:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/30

1:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$593

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

9:48 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/18

9:00 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop23h 41m

$602

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/3

5:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$604

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/10

9:22 am-10:15 am

2 stops22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/26

9:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop15h 00m

$606

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

9:25 am-10:15 am

2 stops22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/23

9:00 pm-8:39 am

1 stop13h 39m

$606

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ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

9:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/30

1:45 pm-6:45 am

1 stop19h 00m

$786

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

2:30 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/30

1:45 pm-6:45 am

1 stop19h 00m

$791

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

2:35 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/27

5:30 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$822

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The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $598, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $634.

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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 30m 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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As of April 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is Copa Airlines, representing 33% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are LATAM Airlines at 15%, GOL at 13%, and Delta at 12%.

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LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,909 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $299	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,382 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $378	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,541 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $424	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,576 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $500	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,556 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $645	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,198 reviews	Search GOL flights

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