What airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

American Airlines, Copa Airlines and Avianca are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro from Illinois according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rio de Janeiro. Keep in mind that there are 7 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 cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?

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

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

Prices for flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro were last updated today.

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

As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rio de Janeiro can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rio de Janeiro. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:02 am - 12:25 amORD-GIG

14h 23m1 stop

10:00 am - 12:21 amGIG-ORD

16h 21m1 stop

$540Copa Airlines

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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 11

7:30 am - 8:00 amORD-GIG

21h 30m1 stop

9:30 pm - 8:39 amGIG-ORD

14h 09m1 stop

$545LATAM Airlines

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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31

1:30 pm - 10:15 amORD-GIG

18h 45m1 stop

4:55 pm - 4:38 pmGIG-ORD

25h 43m2 stops

$552Delta

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Wed, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 5

6:00 am - 8:20 amMDW-GIG

23h 20m1 stop

7:15 am - 9:23 amGIG-MDW

29h 08m2 stops

$552Delta

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Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Feb 3

9:05 pm - 8:15 amORD-GIG

33h 10m1 stop

9:05 pm - 7:40 pmGIG-ORD

24h 35m1 stop

$560United Airlines

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Sat, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 25

1:26 pm - 8:20 amORD-GIG

15h 54m1 stop

7:30 am - 8:20 pmGIG-ORD

15h 50m1 stop

$582

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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 13

5:55 pm - 4:50 pmORD-GIG

19h 55m2 stops

1:45 am - 8:20 pmGIG-ORD

21h 35m1 stop

$587

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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 31

6:00 am - 8:15 amORD-GIG

24h 15m1 stop

9:05 pm - 7:40 pmGIG-ORD

24h 35m1 stop

$602United Airlines

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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 25

3:35 pm - 2:20 pmORD-SDU

20h 45m2 stops

11:25 am - 9:51 amSDU-ORD

24h 26m2 stops

$713Air Canada

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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 24

6:01 pm - 2:20 pmORD-SDU

18h 19m2 stops

11:25 am - 9:51 amSDU-ORD

24h 26m2 stops

$719Air Canada

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Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 25

Copa Airlines flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Illinois to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets

Copa Airlines

Sep 3

ORD8:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 23m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 11

GIG10:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 21m

1 stop

ORD12:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$540

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Copa Airlines

Sep 17

ORD3:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 18m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 24

GIG10:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 21m

1 stop

ORD12:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$566

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Copa Airlines

Sep 3

ORD8:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 23m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 9

GIG10:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

29h 41m

1 stop

ORD1:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$571

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Delta flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Delta deals on Illinois to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets

Delta

Sep 3

ORD1:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 5

GIG4:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 43m

2 stops

ORD4:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$552

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Delta

Sep 3

ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 10m

2 stops

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 11

GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 31m

1 stop

ORD4:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$557

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Delta

Sep 3

ORD1:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 10

GIG5:50 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 47m

2 stops

ORD10:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$558

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ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

8:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/11

10:00 am-12:21 am

1 stop16h 21m

$540

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

7:30 am-8:00 am

1 stop21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

9:30 pm-8:39 am

1 stop14h 09m

$545

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

1:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/5

4:55 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$552

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/16

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/3

7:15 am-9:23 am

2 stops29h 08m

$552

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

9:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$560

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

1:26 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/13

7:30 am-8:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$582

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

5:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

1:45 am-8:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$587

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$602

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

3:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/24

11:25 am-9:51 am

2 stops24h 26m

$713

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

6:01 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops18h 19m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/25

11:25 am-9:51 am

2 stops24h 26m

$719

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

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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 Illinois is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $559, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $643.

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 Illinois. 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 Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around $780 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 Illinois for as low as $631 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Rio de Janeiro flight.

Cheap Illinois to Rio de Janeiro flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

Best Price Found	$257
Fastest flight time	12h 55m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Rio de Janeiro	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $257. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $540.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro takes 12h 55m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Chicago Midway Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Chicago Midway Airport - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

There are 2 airports near Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?
As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rio de Janeiro can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rio de Janeiro. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $356	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,844 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,510 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $497	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $517	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $565	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,925 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $619	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 2,407 reviews	Search Avianca flights
GOL	PriceFrom $652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,095 reviews	Search GOL flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?

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Can I find flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Rio de Janeiro from Illinois with this policy.

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