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$237+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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CHI — GIG
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:22 pmORD - GIG
1 stop15h 58mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/69:30 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop16h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$714
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:13 pmORD - GIG
1 stop13h 07mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/305:40 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops18h 56mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$730
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/234:41 pmORD - GIG
1 stop34h 34mGOL
Wed 1/1411:25 amGIG - ORD
2 stops35h 55mGOL
Deal found 12/22$763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/237:35 amORD - GIG
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/309:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$806
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/253:25 pmMDW - GIG
1 stop13h 55mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/319:30 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop14h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$885
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/218:05 pmORD - GIG
1 stop34h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/289:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$900
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/238:54 amORD - GIG
1 stop21h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/149:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop15h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$901
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/235:30 amORD - GIG
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/306:20 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$909
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/232:31 pmORD - GIG
2 stops36h 44mGOL
Mon 12/291:45 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 35mGOL
Deal found 12/22$916
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/259:29 amMDW - GIG
2 stops19h 51mDelta
Wed 12/313:10 pmGIG - MDW
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/22$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/235:05 pmMDW - GIG
1 stop12h 15mDelta
Mon 12/293:10 pmGIG - MDW
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/22$1,175
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Tue 12/236:00 amMDW - GIG
1 stop23h 20mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/145:15 pmGIG - MDW
2 stops20h 12mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,320

Find flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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 December 23, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$500
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$237
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$857
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ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

5:29 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

10:55 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$500

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

4:19 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/22

11:00 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$500

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

4:19 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/19

10:30 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop24h 56m

$500

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:25 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/11

11:00 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$500

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

10:19 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

10:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

$500

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/13

10:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$500

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

4:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops19h 11m

$505

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

9:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/6

9:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop16h 15m

$508

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

8:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop34h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/6

9:55 pm-10:07 am

1 stop15h 12m

$508

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

9:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

8:55 pm-12:26 am

1 stop29h 31m

$515

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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 $272). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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 December 23, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

How often are flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

About 58% of weekly flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 64% of flights being delayed.

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 December 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,107 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,491 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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

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  • 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 12h 50m. Fly via American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Chicago and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5288 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 $268 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Copa Airlines, starting at $299 and $347 round-trip. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $272). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$292Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$424Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$506Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$606Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$666Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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