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

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

What airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro from Illinois 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.

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 May 2026, there are 6 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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6:00 am - 9:50 am

MDW

GIG

24h 50m

2 stops

10:55 pm - 9:45 pm

GIG

MDW

25h 50m

2 stops

$617LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

2:30 pm - 8:20 am

ORD

GIG

15h 50m

1 stop

2:55 pm - 12:14 pm

GIG

ORD

23h 19m

2 stops

$620GOL

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Sep 25

8:02 am - 1:25 am

ORD

GIG

15h 23m

1 stop

10:20 am - 4:00 am

GIG

ORD

19h 40m

1 stop

$621Copa Airlines

Sun, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 28

1:20 am - 12:25 am

ORD

GIG

21h 05m

1 stop

10:20 am - 4:00 am

GIG

ORD

19h 40m

1 stop

$636Copa Airlines

Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 28

12:47 pm - 8:05 pm

ORD

GIG

29h 18m

2 stops

7:10 am - 11:59 pm

GIG

ORD

18h 49m

2 stops

$676Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 10

5:30 am - 10:15 am

ORD

GIG

26h 45m

1 stop

10:10 pm - 11:30 pm

GIG

ORD

27h 20m

1 stop

$682Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 13

10:54 am - 10:15 am

MDW

GIG

21h 21m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 11:55 am

GIG

MDW

16h 55m

1 stop

$737Delta

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15

1:27 pm - 10:15 am

MDW

GIG

18h 48m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 9:53 am

GIG

MDW

14h 53m

1 stop

$741Delta

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15

6:50 pm - 8:15 pm

ORD

SDU

23h 25m

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1:45 pm - 11:13 am

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ORD

24h 28m

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$766Azul

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

3:53 pm - 4:45 pm

ORD

SDU

22h 52m

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1:50 pm - 6:45 am

SDU

ORD

18h 55m

1 stop

$789Azul

Wed, Jun 17 - Mon, Jun 22

Delta flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

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Delta

Sep 6

ORD11:22 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 53m

2 stops

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 15

GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 14m

2 stops

ORD4:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$617

Delta

Aug 30

ORD6:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 35m

1 stop

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 17

GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 32m

1 stop

ORD2:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$620

Delta

Nov 17

ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 30m

1 stop

GIG9:50 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Dec 3

GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 01m

1 stop

ORD12:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$621

LATAM Airlines flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines

Sep 11

ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

16h 40m

1 stop

GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 19

GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

15h 09m

1 stop

ORD10:09 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$582

LATAM Airlines

Nov 11

ORD10:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

GIG9:50 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Nov 16

GIG10:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

ORD11:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$604

LATAM Airlines

Nov 15

MDW6:00 amChicago Midway

24h 50m

2 stops

GIG9:50 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Nov 19

GIG10:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

MDW9:45 pmChicago Midway

$617

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Chicago Midway

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/19

10:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$617

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

2:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/25

2:55 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$620

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

8:02 am-1:25 am

1 stop15h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/28

10:20 am-4:00 am

1 stop19h 40m

$621

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

1:20 am-12:25 am

1 stop21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/28

10:20 am-4:00 am

1 stop19h 40m

$636

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

12:47 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops29h 18m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/10

7:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$676

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/29

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/13

10:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$682

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/30

10:54 am-10:15 am

1 stop21h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/15

9:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

$737

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ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/30

1:27 pm-10:15 am

2 stops18h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/15

9:00 pm-9:53 am

1 stop14h 53m

$741

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/30

6:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 11/9

1:45 pm-11:13 am

2 stops24h 28m

$766

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

3:53 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops22h 52m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 6/22

1:50 pm-6:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

$789

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $211, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $231.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois 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 $750 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 $635 on momondo.

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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 May 2026, there are 6 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

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LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,922 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,423 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $341	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,574 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $378	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,753 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $501	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,642 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $572	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,223 reviews	Search GOL flights

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