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$291+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CHI
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$625
(Delta)

One-way from

$291
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$781
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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 April 30, 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 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 5/267:55 amSDU - ORD
3 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/84:35 pmORD - SDU
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$680
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 United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/201:05 pmSDU - ORD
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/279:20 pmORD - SDU
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$772
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 KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:00 amSDU - ORD
2 stops18h 41mGOL
Sat 8/233:05 pmORD - SDU
2 stops17h 35mGOL
Deal found 4/28$791

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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

SDU - ORD

SDUORD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/26

7:55 am-10:05 pm

3 stops40h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

4:35 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$680

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

SDU - ORD

SDUORD

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/20

1:05 pm-6:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

9:20 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$772

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 81 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $625 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Copa Airlines, starting at $637 and $677 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 19% 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 Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $291. Users have also found prices from $348 and $351 on Copa Airlines and Delta, 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 Santos Dumont - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Chicago Midway.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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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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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$586Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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