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$201+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — GIG
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in July or May, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$404
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$201
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$838
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 9/258:02 amORD - GIG
1 stop14h 23mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/105:05 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$404
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 9/273:07 pmORD - GIG
1 stop31h 18mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/105:05 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/307:59 amORD - GIG
1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/51:30 amGIG - ORD
1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$419
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/267:59 amORD - GIG
1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/315:10 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$424
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/46:56 amORD - GIG
1 stop14h 34mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/189:55 amGIG - ORD
1 stop29h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$425
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/273:07 pmORD - GIG
1 stop31h 18mCopa Airlines
Sat 11/81:30 amGIG - ORD
1 stop25h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/277:55 pmORD - GIG
1 stop35h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/99:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop29h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$451
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/202:35 pmORD - GIG
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/25:20 amGIG - ORD
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/276:00 amMDW - GIG
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Sun 11/99:30 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop15h 22mDelta
Deal found 9/16$600
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/1012:47 pmMDW - GIG
2 stops17h 38mDelta
Sun 11/239:30 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop15h 22mDelta
Deal found 9/15$607
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/245:34 pmMDW - GIG
2 stops20h 16mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/79:30 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop17h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/15$610
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:00 amMDW - GIG
1 stop23h 20mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/109:30 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop22h 06mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$614

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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 September 16, 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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Chicago

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

6:56 am-12:30 am

1 stop14h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/14

5:10 am-12:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

$404

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

8:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/10

5:05 am-12:21 am

1 stop21h 16m

$404

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

7:59 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/31

5:10 am-12:56 am

1 stop21h 46m

$424

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

1:43 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 32m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/31

8:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$516

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

2:07 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/24

1:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$522

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

7:59 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/13

5:05 am-12:21 am

1 stop21h 16m

$522

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

7:59 am-3:55 am

1 stop17h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/27

5:10 am-12:56 am

1 stop21h 46m

$540

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

6:56 am-12:30 am

1 stop14h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/24

1:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$542

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

6:56 am-8:00 am

1 stop22h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/24

1:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$542

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-9:52 am

1 stop15h 22m

$600

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 September 16, 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 30% 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 September 16, 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
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
8,924 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
1,106 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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

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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 14h 34m. Fly via Copa 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 American Airlines, starting at $485 and $497 round-trip. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 52% 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 United Airlines and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $264 and $276, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$356Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$485Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$497Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$557Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$565Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$606Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$652Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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