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 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.

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

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 37% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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.

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 47% 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 March 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 $581 to $766. The lowest price recently found on this route was $546.

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11:20 pm - 3:35 pm

ORD

GIG

14h 15m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 9:20 pm

GIG

ORD

30h 40m

1 stop

$546Avianca

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10

11:20 pm - 12:30 am

ORD

GIG

23h 10m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 9:20 pm

GIG

ORD

30h 40m

1 stop

$577Avianca

Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19

11:20 pm - 12:30 am

ORD

GIG

23h 10m

1 stop

7:20 am - 9:20 pm

GIG

ORD

16h 00m

1 stop

$584Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

11:20 pm - 12:30 am

ORD

GIG

23h 10m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 8:39 am

GIG

ORD

41h 19m

2 stops

$587Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 11

5:15 am - 10:15 am

ORD

GIG

27h 00m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 10:29 am

GIG

ORD

15h 29m

2 stops

$596Delta

Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19

7:59 pm - 8:35 am

ORD

SDU

34h 36m

2 stops

8:15 pm - 2:48 pm

SDU

ORD

20h 33m

2 stops

$721LATAM Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

5:21 pm - 10:15 am

MDW

GIG

14h 54m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 10:00 am

GIG

MDW

15h 00m

1 stop

$731Delta

Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19

5:25 pm - 6:35 pm

MDW

GIG

23h 10m

2 stops

11:10 am - 9:50 am

GIG

MDW

24h 40m

2 stops

$733LATAM Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12

9:30 pm - 4:45 pm

ORD

SDU

17h 15m

1 stop

1:45 pm - 11:53 am

SDU

ORD

24h 08m

2 stops

$802United Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Tue, Jun 2

4:25 pm - 4:45 pm

ORD

SDU

22h 20m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 9:36 am

SDU

ORD

21h 51m

2 stops

$806United Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Tue, Jun 2

Copa Airlines flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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Copa Airlines

May 5

ORD8:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 23m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 12

GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

ORD1:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$662

Copa Airlines

Apr 6

ORD8:06 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 19m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Apr 22

GIG1:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$757

Copa Airlines

Mar 24

ORD3:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 38m

1 stop

GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mar 27

GIG1:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

13h 51m

1 stop

ORD1:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$849

Avianca flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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Avianca

May 3

ORD11:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

GIG3:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 10

GIG4:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$546

Avianca

May 3

ORD11:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 19

GIG4:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$577

Avianca

May 26

ORD11:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Jun 2

GIG4:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$585

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ORD - GIG

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

11:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/10

4:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$546

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

11:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/19

4:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$577

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

11:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/12

7:20 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$584

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

11:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/11

5:20 pm-8:39 am

2 stops41h 19m

$587

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

5:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/19

9:00 pm-10:29 am

2 stops15h 29m

$596

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:59 pm-8:35 am

2 stops34h 36m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/12

8:15 pm-2:48 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$721

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MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/3

5:21 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/19

9:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop15h 00m

$731

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/1

5:25 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/12

11:10 am-9:50 am

2 stops24h 40m

$733

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

9:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 6/2

1:45 pm-11:53 am

2 stops24h 08m

$802

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

4:25 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 6/2

1:45 pm-9:36 am

2 stops21h 51m

$806

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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 $652.

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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 13h 37m by plane in normal conditions.
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As of March 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 14%, and Delta at 13%.

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LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,912 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $299	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,318 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $378	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,466 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $424	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,575 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $500	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,492 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $666	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,195 reviews	Search GOL flights

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