Illinois

$276+ Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO) to Illinois

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SAO — ORD
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from Sao Paulo to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sao Paulo to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/31:20 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
Avianca
Wed 3/1111:20 pm
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop14h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 2/2$571
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1412:00 pm
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop13h 40m
Arajet
Mon 5/184:30 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop15h 55m
Arajet
Deal found 2/2$572
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/172:40 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop20h 40m
GOL
Wed 3/1111:20 pm
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop24h 15m
GOL
Deal found 2/2$574
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/311:10 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop15h 54m
Copa Airlines
Wed 2/47:34 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop19h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2$575
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/143:10 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop23h 54m
Copa Airlines
Mon 2/162:22 pm
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop13h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/133:10 am
GRU
-
ORD
2 stops18h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/166:45 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$585
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:35 am
GRU
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/64:30 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$587
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1011:10 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop15h 54m
Copa Airlines
Thu 9/248:01 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop14h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2$588
This Arajet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Arajet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1612:00 pm
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop13h 40m
Arajet
Sat 8/2211:27 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop13h 15m
Arajet
Deal found 2/2$589
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 5/243:15 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop24h 00m
Copa Airlines
Thu 6/188:02 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop14h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/3$595
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/185:25 pm
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop29h 55m
GOL
Wed 5/2011:20 pm
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop21h 10m
GOL
Deal found 2/3$599
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 6/103:15 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop24h 00m
Copa Airlines
Tue 6/168:02 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop14h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/3$600

Find 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 February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$571
(Avianca)

One-way from

$276
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$812

Good round-trip deal

$652 or less

Good one-way deal

$424 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sao Paulo (SAO)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Sao Paulo (SAO) to Illinois
One-way flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Illinois.

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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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sao Paulo to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 3/20

7:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

11:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$574

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 4/26

5:25 am-1:13 am

1 stop21h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

3:21 pm-6:30 am

1 stop13h 09m

$600

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 6/9

3:15 am-1:15 am

1 stop24h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

8:02 am-6:30 am

1 stop20h 28m

$600

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 6/7

2:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop14h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

8:02 am-6:30 am

1 stop20h 28m

$600

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/3

2:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop14h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

3:21 pm-6:30 am

1 stop13h 09m

$601

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 4/17

10:37 pm-9:57 am

1 stop13h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

11:20 pm-1:10 am

1 stop23h 50m

$630

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/3

9:30 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

1:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop17h 05m

$668

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 3/16

10:15 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

6:50 pm-7:15 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$673

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - MDW

GRUMDW

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 3/1

11:45 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops20h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/15

1:10 pm-9:35 am

2 stops18h 25m

$675

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - MDW

GRUMDW

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 3/4

9:15 pm-11:59 am

1 stop17h 44m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

12:47 pm-9:35 am

1 stop18h 48m

$675

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Illinois (average of $413). Flying from Sao Paulo to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $681). 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 February 4, 2026.

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 February 4, 2026.

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 February 4, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

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 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 03m. Sao Paulo and Illinois are separated by a distance of 5233 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 Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $318. Air Canada flights start at $546 while deals on United Airlines start at $645 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $331. On average you can expect to pay $1,425. The most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $393.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Illinois (average of $413). Flying from Sao Paulo to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $681). 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 3 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Illinois

Discover the top 3 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$297Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$605Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$684Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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