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$181+ Cheap flights from South America 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — CHI
Mar 1 — Mar 81
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Cheap flight deals from South America to Chicago

Cheapest flights from South America to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South America to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1111:59 pm
GYE
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ORD
1 stop19h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/257:17 am
ORD
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GYE
1 stop15h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 3/612:59 am
GYE
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ORD
1 stop11h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/177:17 am
ORD
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GYE
1 stop15h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$260
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:15 pm
MDE
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ORD
1 stop9h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/247:17 am
ORD
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MDE
1 stop17h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1011:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/245:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$272
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/511:30 pm
LIM
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ORD
1 stop12h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/85:15 am
ORD
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LIM
1 stop16h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$276
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/263:15 pm
MDE
-
ORD
1 stop9h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/25:15 am
ORD
-
MDE
1 stop7h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$277
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/111:59 pm
GYE
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ORD
1 stop19h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/97:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop15h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2311:59 pm
GYE
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ORD
1 stop10h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/316:36 pm
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop28h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$285
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2712:59 am
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop11h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/115:15 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$286
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1311:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop18h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/185:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$287
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1011:33 pm
LIM
-
ORD
1 stop12h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/25:15 am
ORD
-
LIM
1 stop16h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$288
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:15 pm
MDE
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ORD
1 stop9h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/254:36 pm
ORD
-
MDE
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$291

Find flight deals from South America to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South America to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated January 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$254
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$181
(Travelocity)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$452 or less

Good one-way deal

$293 or less
From South America to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from South America to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South America to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South America to Chicago (CHI).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South America 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 January 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South America to Chicago that are best for you.

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MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/9

2:15 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

7:17 am-12:21 am

1 stop17h 04m

$271

GuayaquilChicago

GYE - ORD

GYEORD

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 3/10

11:59 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop19h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

5:05 am-11:04 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$272

MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/26

3:15 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

5:15 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$277

MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/9

2:15 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

4:36 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 45m

$291

MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 2/18

12:42 pm-12:04 am

1 stop12h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

7:34 am-8:35 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$299

MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/2

9:17 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

2:22 pm-8:18 am

1 stop16h 56m

$299

MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 2/24

12:42 pm-12:04 am

1 stop12h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

3:22 pm-8:18 am

1 stop16h 56m

$299

MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 3/15

12:42 pm-1:04 am

1 stop12h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

3:28 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 12m

$308

MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/9

2:15 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

5:05 am-7:45 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$311

MedellínChicago

MDE - ORD

MDEORD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 4/21

3:14 pm-1:13 am

1 stop9h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

3:21 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 19m

$317

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Best time to book a flight from South America to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South America to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to Chicago?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Chicago (average of $130). Flying from South America to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from South America to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2026.

When flying from South America to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South America to Chicago, such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South America 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 South America to Chicago?

    For as low as $271, Spirit Airlines can have you in Chicago from South America in 9h 32m. The distance between South America and Chicago is about 2589 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South America to Chicago one-way?

    $167 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $180 and $186, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South America to Chicago?

  • What are the cheapest flights from South America to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from South America to Chicago is $262. On average you can expect to pay $440. The most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $524.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South America to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South America to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South America to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South America to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South America 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 South America to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Chicago (average of $130). Flying from South America to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 7 airlines flying from South America to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South America 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 January 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$180Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$232Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$328Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$488Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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