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$271+ Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO) to Illinois

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SAO — ORD
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:25 pmGRU - ORD
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/85:45 amORD - GRU
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$578
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:20 amGRU - ORD
1 stop22h 00mAvianca
Sun 11/1610:20 pmORD - GRU
1 stop21h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/1$586
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.
Sat 11/111:10 amGRU - ORD
1 stop15h 55mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/196:56 amORD - GRU
1 stop17h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$588
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/179:45 pmGRU - ORD
1 stop16h 33mAir Canada
Sat 2/78:15 pmORD - GRU
2 stops33h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$593
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/53:10 amGRU - ORD
1 stop23h 55mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/202:13 pmORD - GRU
1 stop13h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/3$608
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:35 amGRU - ORD
1 stop15h 45mAvianca
Mon 11/2410:20 pmORD - GRU
1 stop14h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/1$616
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:40 amGRU - ORD
1 stop20h 40mAvianca
Fri 11/1410:20 pmORD - GRU
1 stop21h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/2$617
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/32:40 amGRU - ORD
1 stop20h 40mAvianca
Tue 11/1110:20 pmORD - GRU
1 stop28h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/3$629
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.
Sat 11/227:55 amVCP - ORD
2 stops18h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/53:26 pmORD - VCP
1 stop24h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$786
This Vliegwinkel 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2212:55 pmGRU - MDW
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/510:49 amMDW - GRU
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$837
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:55 pmVCP - ORD
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/233:26 pmORD - VCP
3 stops40h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$868
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Tue 12/162:35 pmCGH - ORD
3 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/233:26 pmORD - CGH
3 stops39h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$878

Cheap flight deals from Sao Paulo to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sao Paulo to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$544
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$271
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$910

Good round-trip deal

$795 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois 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 Sao Paulo to Illinois that are best for you.

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Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 4/29

4:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

2:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$586

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/10

5:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

1:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$586

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 4/20

1:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

2:35 pm-2:10 am

1 stop33h 35m

$587

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 4/26

1:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

2:35 pm-2:10 am

1 stop33h 35m

$587

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/31

3:15 am-1:24 am

1 stop24h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

8:35 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 35m

$588

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 3/25

3:10 am-1:04 am

1 stop23h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

8:35 am-3:50 am

1 stop17h 15m

$588

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 1/30

5:30 am-12:24 am

1 stop21h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

7:34 am-3:50 am

1 stop17h 16m

$608

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 12/10

3:10 am-12:05 am

1 stop23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

7:34 am-12:15 am

1 stop13h 41m

$608

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 2/5

1:20 am-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

1:35 pm-1:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

$616

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 4/22

1:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

2:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$662

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Best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sao Paulo to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Illinois?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Illinois (average of $412). Flying from Sao Paulo to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 SAO to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Illinois. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

The most flights from SAO to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sao Paulo to Illinois?

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada from Sao Paulo to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,400 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,470 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sao Paulo to Illinois. 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 Sao Paulo to Illinois?

    Airlines like GOL, Copa Airlines, and Delta fly from Sao Paulo to Illinois in about 15h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 59m. Sao Paulo and Illinois are separated by a distance of 5218 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sao Paulo to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $303. GOL flights start at $303 while deals on LATAM Airlines start at $526 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sao Paulo to Illinois?

    While some choose either Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Chicago Midway or Sao Paulo Viracopos - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Sao Paulo to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Sao Paulo to Illinois is $242. On average you can expect to pay $649. The most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $483.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sao Paulo to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sao Paulo to Illinois 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 Sao Paulo to Illinois?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Illinois (average of $412). Flying from Sao Paulo to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 4 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois. 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
AviancaCheapest$605Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$608Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$643Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$686Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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