How long is the flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

A quick flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro can take about 16h 15m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $600. Airlines will cover a distance of 5288 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($356), Copa Airlines ($485), and American Airlines ($497) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $196 on GOL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $261 and LATAM Airlines from $288 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont and Chicago Midway - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

When booking a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Avianca or Copa Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 19% on the overall cost on flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Find a great deal and save up to 34% by booking at least 29 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $528.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Chicago in September are about $778 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $505.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

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.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Wed 11/56:56 amORD - GIG

1 stop22h 04mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/129:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$404

Mon 10/203:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop31h 18mCopa Airlines

Sun 11/29:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$414

Sun 10/267:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop18h 01mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/315:10 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$424

Wed 9/173:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop34h 48mCopa Airlines

Wed 9/2410:00 amGIG - ORD

1 stop16h 21mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$429

Wed 10/297:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/41:30 amGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$431

Tue 10/285:10 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/59:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$436

Sat 10/259:00 pmORD - GIG

1 stop34h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/49:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop16h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$443

Fri 11/72:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 53mCopa Airlines

Sat 11/151:30 amGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$444

Sat 10/257:55 pmORD - GIG

1 stop35h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/69:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$450

Wed 10/297:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Thu 11/61:30 amGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$452

Tue 10/285:10 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/79:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$456

Mon 10/2711:20 pmORD - GIG

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/66:00 amGIG - ORD

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$462

Best flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Wed 11/126:56 amORD - GIG

1 stop22h 04mCopa Airlines

Mon 11/179:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$404

Tue 12/239:23 pmORD - GIG

1 stop33h 12mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/119:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$508

Sun 10/2610:10 amORD - GIG

1 stop22h 05mGOL

Fri 10/318:45 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops42h 30mGOL

Deal found 9/9

$516

Tue 1/201:05 pmMDW - GIG

1 stop16h 15mDelta

Mon 2/29:30 pmGIG - MDW

1 stop21h 55mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$600

Thu 11/132:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 53mCopa Airlines

Sun 11/161:30 amGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$404

Mon 10/273:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 48mCopa Airlines

Sat 11/81:30 amGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$424

Sat 2/2110:35 amMDW - SDU

2 stops20h 00mLATAM Airlines

Sun 3/12:00 pmSDU - MDW

2 stops22h 56mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$994

Sun 10/267:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop18h 01mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/315:10 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$424

Mon 10/275:10 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/99:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop29h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$541

Wed 10/227:10 amORD - GIG

1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/278:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop29h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$541

Wed 1/2110:35 amMDW - GIG

1 stop18h 45mDelta

Thu 1/299:30 pmGIG - MDW

1 stop14h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$600

Fri 1/166:00 amMDW - GIG

1 stop23h 20mDelta

Sun 2/19:30 pmGIG - MDW

1 stop14h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$600

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Data last updated September 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 9/173:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop34h 48mCopa Airlines

Wed 9/2410:00 amGIG - ORD

1 stop16h 21mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$429

Mon 10/203:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop31h 18mCopa Airlines

Sun 11/29:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$414

Wed 10/227:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop17h 56mCopa Airlines

Thu 10/305:10 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$404

Sat 10/259:00 pmORD - GIG

1 stop34h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/59:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$443

Sat 10/257:55 pmORD - GIG

1 stop35h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/69:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$450

Sat 10/257:55 pmORD - GIG

1 stop35h 40mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/79:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$463

Sun 10/267:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop18h 01mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/315:10 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$424

Mon 10/2711:20 pmORD - GIG

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/66:00 amGIG - ORD

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$462

Tue 10/285:10 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/59:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$436

Tue 10/285:10 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/79:55 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$456

Wed 10/297:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/41:30 amGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$431

Wed 10/297:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Thu 11/61:30 amGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$452

One-way flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Thu 11/62:05 pmORD - GIG

1 stop31h 35mGOL

Deal found 9/10

$196

Mon 11/1010:20 pmORD - GIG

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$230

Tue 9/168:02 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$261

Tue 9/161:59 pmORD - GIG

2 stops16h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$264

Sat 9/273:08 pmORD - GIG

2 stops17h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$271

Mon 9/229:05 pmORD - GIG

1 stop33h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$277

Fri 10/241:25 pmORD - GIG

2 stops18h 50mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$288

Fri 10/241:08 pmMDW - GIG

2 stops19h 07mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$288

Tue 1/67:10 amORD - GIG

2 stops21h 50mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$294

Fri 11/143:27 pmMDW - GIG

2 stops18h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$296

Thu 10/2310:35 amMDW - GIG

2 stops26h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$303

Tue 11/118:00 amORD - SDU

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$306

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Wed 11/12

6:56 am-8:00 am

1 stop22h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/17

9:55 am-12:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

$404

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ORD - GIG

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

2:07 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

1:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$404

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

3:07 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/8

1:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$424

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

7:59 am-4:00 am

1 stop18h 01m

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

Tue 12/23

9:23 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/11

9:55 pm-10:07 am

1 stop15h 12m

$508

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

10:10 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

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 10/27

5:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/9

9:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop29h 20m

$541

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

7:10 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/27

8:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop29h 20m

$541

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

3:07 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/1

1:30 am-1:46 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$542

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

2:07 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

1:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$542

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $754). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro 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 RIO?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Bogotá (BOG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $552.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

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

1,531 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,847 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,436 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?
A quick flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro can take about 16h 15m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $600. Airlines will cover a distance of 5288 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?
According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($356), Copa Airlines ($485), and American Airlines ($497) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $196 on GOL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $261 and LATAM Airlines from $288 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont and Chicago Midway - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro 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?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $754). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$356	Average$717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$485	Average$730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$497	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$557	Average$756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$565	Average$797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Avianca	Cheapest$619	Average$810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
GOL	Cheapest$652	Average$801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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$196+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in September or October, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

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Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.