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$238+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — GIG
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$492
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$238
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$968
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:55 pmORD - GIG
1 stop34h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/109:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2812:02 pmORD - GIG
1 stop18h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/511:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$500
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:45 amORD - GIG
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/307:05 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$563
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/106:56 amORD - GIG
1 stop22h 04mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/175:10 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/2$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:10 amORD - GIG
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/239:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop29h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$607
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:06 pmORD - GIG
2 stops38h 59mGOL
Tue 12/97:20 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops18h 47mGOL
Deal found 11/2$618
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:45 amORD - GIG
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:55 amGIG - ORD
1 stop29h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$619
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:33 amORD - GIG
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/71:30 amGIG - ORD
1 stop14h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$620
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:25 amORD - GIG
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/911:30 amGIG - ORD
2 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$622
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/264:40 pmORD - GIG
1 stop13h 45mGOL
Wed 12/37:45 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops18h 04mGOL
Deal found 11/3$627
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:40 amORD - GIG
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/411:25 amGIG - ORD
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$628
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2512:47 pmMDW - GIG
1 stop16h 33mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/309:30 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop22h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/2$798

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

7:35 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

10:10 am-12:24 am

1 stop17h 14m

$492

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

6:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/25

9:55 pm-10:07 am

1 stop15h 12m

$534

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:34 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

1:40 am-1:31 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$540

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:34 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

1:40 am-1:31 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$540

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

7:34 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/7

5:10 am-12:04 am

1 stop21h 54m

$542

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

8:34 am-8:00 am

1 stop21h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/27

5:10 am-1:04 am

1 stop21h 54m

$560

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

10:35 am-7:20 am

1 stop18h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

9:30 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop16h 31m

$600

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/4

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

9:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop15h 31m

$666

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/14

9:30 pm-9:56 am

1 stop15h 26m

$669

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/14

4:30 pm-7:20 am

1 stop12h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/22

9:30 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop26h 16m

$676

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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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice 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 Chicago-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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 Chicago-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $270). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $723). 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 CHI to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and GOL from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
GOL
7.3
Good
1,122 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,470 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 13h 55m. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Chicago and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5303 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is LATAM Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $356 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $424 and $504 round-trip. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $261 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 Delta and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $288 and $288, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $270). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $723). 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$356Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$424Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$504Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$557Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$606Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$652Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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