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$291+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — CHI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$625
(Delta)

One-way from

$291
(Avianca)

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January

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March

Average price

$1,003
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/269:00 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop23h 48mDelta
Sun 6/85:35 amORD - GIG
1 stop26h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/28$625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2911:00 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop25h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/24:50 pmORD - GIG
1 stop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$637
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:23 amGIG - ORD
1 stop14h 19mCopa Airlines
Tue 7/291:07 amORD - GIG
1 stop21h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$677
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:05 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/176:33 pmORD - GIG
1 stop35h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$680
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/251:30 amGIG - ORD
1 stop13h 45mAvianca
Sun 6/82:35 pmORD - GIG
1 stop13h 45mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$681
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:15 amGIG - MDW
2 stops17h 32mDelta
Mon 9/81:00 pmMDW - GIG
2 stops19h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/29$684
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:00 amGIG - ORD
2 stops18h 53mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amORD - GIG
2 stops21h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$689
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/265:00 pmGIG - ORD
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/83:45 pmORD - GIG
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$712
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:45 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops29h 03mGOL
Tue 5/274:50 pmORD - GIG
2 stops24h 15mGOL
Deal found 4/29$772
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1111:05 amGIG - MDW
2 stops26h 48mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amMDW - GIG
2 stops22h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$840
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:00 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops23h 50mAir Canada
Tue 10/2810:35 amORD - GIG
2 stops26h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$840
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/137:25 amGIG - MDW
2 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/206:47 pmMDW - GIG
1 stop13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,077

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
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Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/26

9:00 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop23h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

5:35 am-10:15 am

1 stop26h 40m

$625

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/29

11:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop25h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

4:50 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 30m

$637

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/20

1:21 am-12:34 am

1 stop25h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

7:54 am-3:50 am

1 stop17h 56m

$677

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/25

1:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

2:35 pm-6:20 am

1 stop13h 45m

$681

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - MDW

GIGMDW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-9:47 pm

2 stops17h 32m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/8

1:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops19h 15m

$684

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-10:03 am

2 stops29h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

11:19 am-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$694

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/26

5:00 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

3:45 pm-12:25 am

3 stops30h 40m

$712

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/20

7:45 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops29h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

4:50 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$771

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/16

1:20 pm-6:45 am

1 stop19h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

9:50 pm-8:15 am

1 stop32h 25m

$824

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

5:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

10:35 am-3:05 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$840

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
GOL
7.3
Good
1,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Delta, at $625, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Copa Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $291. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago for a low price.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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