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$265+ Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO) to Illinois

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SAO — ORD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/241:30 amGRU - ORD
1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:45 amORD - GRU
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$627
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/179:45 pmGRU - ORD
1 stop16h 33mAir Canada
Tue 1/137:15 amORD - GRU
1 stop22h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$642
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/183:10 amGRU - ORD
1 stop23h 55mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/2711:51 pmORD - GRU
1 stop17h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$694
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/261:30 amGRU - ORD
1 stop14h 22mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/317:33 amORD - GRU
1 stop19h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$714
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2611:10 amGRU - ORD
1 stop15h 55mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/107:35 amORD - GRU
1 stop19h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$734
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:30 amGRU - ORD
1 stop14h 22mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/77:35 amORD - GRU
1 stop13h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$736
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:45 pmGRU - ORD
1 stop16h 33mAir Canada
Fri 1/1612:50 pmORD - GRU
1 stop17h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$755
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2311:10 amGRU - ORD
1 stop15h 55mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/62:13 pmORD - GRU
1 stop13h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$784
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:20 pmVCP - ORD
2 stops27h 00mGOL
Sat 1/1010:20 pmORD - VCP
2 stops42h 20mGOL
Deal found 12/16$895
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:10 pmCGH - ORD
2 stops29h 10mGOL
Sat 1/1010:20 pmORD - CGH
2 stops37h 05mGOL
Deal found 12/16$898
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/276:35 amCGH - ORD
2 stops40h 45mGOL
Wed 12/3110:20 pmORD - CGH
2 stops37h 05mGOL
Deal found 12/17$918
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:20 pmVCP - ORD
2 stops27h 00mGOL
Mon 1/510:20 pmORD - VCP
2 stops42h 20mGOL
Deal found 12/16$1,060

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$581
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$265
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$944

Good round-trip deal

$868 or less

Good one-way deal

$304 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sao Paulo (SAO)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sao Paulo (SAO)-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Sao Paulo (SAO) to Illinois
One-way flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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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

Thu 4/16

9:00 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

3:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 05m

$650

Sao PauloChicago

CGH - ORD

CGHORD

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 1/21

6:10 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops21h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

6:28 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops19h 02m

$669

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 1/26

1:20 am-8:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

10:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$693

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 1/29

5:25 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

10:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$693

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/10

3:10 am-12:04 am

1 stop23h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

7:34 am-12:10 am

1 stop13h 36m

$694

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 4/1

11:10 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

8:02 am-6:30 am

1 stop20h 28m

$694

Sao PauloChicago

VCP - ORD

VCPORD

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Mon 2/9

8:20 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

10:20 pm-9:10 am

2 stops31h 50m

$706

Sao PauloChicago

VCP - ORD

VCPORD

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 4/9

7:40 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

2:35 pm-9:45 am

2 stops41h 10m

$706

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 4/24

7:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

1:17 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$706

Sao PauloChicago

VCP - ORD

VCPORD

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Tue 3/10

7:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

11:20 pm-9:10 am

2 stops31h 50m

$712

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Deals found on 12/15

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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 $419). Flying from Sao Paulo to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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).

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 December 18, 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.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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 Air Canada, GOL, and Copa Airlines fly from Sao Paulo to Illinois in about 20h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 44m. 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 $315. Avianca flights start at $331 while deals on Air Canada start at $546 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 $239. On average you can expect to pay $789. The most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $577.

  • 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 $419). Flying from Sao Paulo to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$605Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$643Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$686Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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