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$235+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CHI
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:55 pm
GIG
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MDW
2 stops20h 27m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 3/2510:45 am
MDW
-
GIG
1 stop18h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/1$489
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:55 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop16h 02m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 3/252:38 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop14h 42m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/1$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/189:30 pm
GIG
-
MDW
1 stop14h 26m
Delta
Wed 3/259:35 am
MDW
-
GIG
2 stops19h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/910:55 pm
GIG
-
ORD
2 stops21h 05m
Delta
Mon 3/169:50 am
ORD
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$490
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/201:35 am
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop21h 45m
Avianca
Tue 5/1211:20 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/3$497
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Thu 3/57:15 am
GIG
-
MDW
2 stops18h 16m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 3/86:00 am
MDW
-
GIG
2 stops23h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/31$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/1110:30 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop17h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 8/206:49 am
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop23h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$499
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 8/2611:10 am
GIG
-
MDW
2 stops24h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/105:25 pm
MDW
-
GIG
2 stops21h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$501
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 8/2611:10 am
GIG
-
MDW
2 stops24h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/85:25 pm
MDW
-
GIG
2 stops23h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$502
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/15:20 pm
GIG
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 10/1211:10 am
ORD
-
GIG
2 stops28h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/1110:30 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop17h 34m
American Airlines
Fri 8/211:20 pm
ORD
-
GIG
2 stops17h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$504
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/119:30 pm
GIG
-
MDW
1 stop15h 24m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 8/211:05 pm
MDW
-
GIG
2 stops27h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$506

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$489
(123 Milhas)

One-way from

$235
(123 Milhas)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$508
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago that are best for you.

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Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - MDW

GIGMDW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

9:30 pm-9:56 am

1 stop14h 26m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/25

10:45 am-7:20 am

1 stop18h 35m

$489

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

10:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

11:10 am-9:15 am

2 stops20h 05m

$489

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - MDW

GIGMDW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

9:30 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop16h 32m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/18

12:47 pm-7:20 am

1 stop16h 33m

$490

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - MDW

GIGMDW

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

10:55 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops20h 59m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/25

1:10 pm-7:20 am

2 stops16h 10m

$490

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/9

9:30 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop18h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

1:57 pm-9:15 am

2 stops17h 18m

$490

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

10:55 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop16h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

2:38 pm-7:20 am

1 stop14h 42m

$490

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

9:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

9:50 am-7:20 am

2 stops19h 30m

$490

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

1:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

11:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

$497

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/20

1:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

11:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

$497

Rio de JaneiroChicago

GIG - ORD

GIGORD

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/21

1:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

11:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

$497

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rio de Janeiro-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

    Airlines like LATAM Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago in about 14h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 44m. The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago is about 5288 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $586 on this airline. Copa Airlines is currently priced 10% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $257. Users have also found prices from $289 and $298 on Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

    The most popular route from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Chicago Midway or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$586Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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