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

According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($527), United Airlines ($533), and Copa Airlines ($536) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines is priced at 32% 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 $257 on LATAM Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $261 and American Airlines from $262 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 88% by booking at least 21 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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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $559 and $897 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $527 on LATAM Airlines (Oct 6-Oct 22).

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Mon 10/67:59 pmORD - GIG

1 stop12h 16mLATAM Airlines

Wed 10/223:20 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops25h 19mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$527

Wed 9/102:20 pmORD - GIG

1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/219:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop29h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$533

Mon 8/117:55 amORD - GIG

1 stop22h 05mCopa Airlines

Mon 8/255:05 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$536

Wed 8/274:25 pmMDW - GIG

1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines

Tue 9/26:15 amGIG - MDW

2 stops17h 11mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$550

Mon 10/275:51 pmORD - GIG

2 stops20h 59mDelta

Wed 11/129:30 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 04mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$552

Mon 10/2710:35 amMDW - GIG

2 stops17h 50mDelta

Sun 11/99:30 pmGIG - MDW

1 stop17h 25mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$552

Tue 9/166:00 pmORD - SDU

2 stops18h 00mLATAM Airlines

Wed 9/245:05 pmSDU - ORD

2 stops22h 38mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$565

Mon 9/16:00 amORD - GIG

1 stop24h 20mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/511:00 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops18h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$565

Tue 8/266:56 amORD - GIG

3 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/305:45 amGIG - ORD

3 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$624

Tue 9/166:44 pmORD - SDU

2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/219:55 amSDU - ORD

2 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$628

Mon 11/310:35 amMDW - SDU

2 stops21h 45mLATAM Airlines

Sun 11/162:55 pmSDU - MDW

2 stops21h 56mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$671

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1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$741

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Mon 10/67:59 pmORD - GIG

1 stop12h 16mLATAM Airlines

Wed 10/223:20 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops25h 19mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$527

Wed 9/102:20 pmORD - GIG

1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/219:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop29h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$533

Mon 8/117:55 amORD - GIG

1 stop22h 05mCopa Airlines

Mon 8/255:05 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$536

Mon 10/275:51 pmORD - GIG

2 stops20h 59mDelta

Sun 11/99:30 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 04mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$552

Mon 9/16:00 amORD - GIG

1 stop24h 20mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/511:00 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops18h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$565

Tue 8/266:56 amORD - GIG

3 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/305:45 amGIG - ORD

3 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$624

Wed 9/178:40 amORD - SDU

2 stops27h 40mAir Canada

Thu 9/257:55 amSDU - ORD

2 stops27h 56mAir Canada

Deal found 7/29

$751

Wed 8/274:25 pmMDW - GIG

1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines

Tue 9/26:15 amGIG - MDW

2 stops17h 11mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$550

Mon 10/2710:35 amMDW - GIG

2 stops17h 50mDelta

Sun 11/99:30 pmGIG - MDW

1 stop17h 25mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$552

Tue 9/166:00 pmORD - SDU

2 stops18h 00mLATAM Airlines

Wed 9/245:05 pmSDU - ORD

2 stops22h 38mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$565

Tue 9/166:44 pmORD - SDU

2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/219:55 amSDU - ORD

2 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$628

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$741

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Sun 8/39:20 pmORD - SDU

1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines

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1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,105

Wed 8/611:01 amORD - GIG

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1 stop13h 37mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$752

Wed 8/63:07 pmORD - GIG

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Deal found 7/28

$791

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$809

Wed 8/63:07 pmORD - GIG

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Deal found 7/28

$835

Wed 8/62:35 pmORD - GIG

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Deal found 7/29

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Deal found 7/28

$1,378

Fri 8/89:20 pmORD - GIG

1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 7/28

$708

Fri 8/89:20 pmORD - SDU

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$713

Fri 8/86:47 pmMDW - GIG

1 stop13h 28mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/208:50 pmGIG - MDW

2 stops37h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,144

Fri 8/812:43 pmMDW - GIG

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Deal found 7/28

$1,173

Fri 8/81:30 pmORD - SDU

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2 stops18h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,388

One-way flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
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Sun 10/53:30 pmORD - GIG

1 stop16h 45mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$257

Sat 8/161:07 amORD - GIG

1 stop21h 08mCopa Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$261

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1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$262

Mon 8/181:20 pmORD - GIG

2 stops17h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$262

Sun 9/71:08 pmMDW - GIG

2 stops19h 07mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$264

Mon 10/61:25 pmORD - GIG

2 stops18h 50mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$264

Mon 8/1810:31 amMDW - SDU

2 stops22h 34mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$273

Mon 8/1811:15 amORD - SDU

2 stops21h 50mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$273

Thu 9/257:10 amORD - GIG

1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$293

Thu 9/256:30 amORD - SDU

3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$306

Thu 9/256:30 amORD - GIG

3 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$306

Fri 8/89:20 pmORD - SDU

1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$345

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Mon 10/6

7:59 pm-10:15 am

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/22

3:20 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops25h 19m

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Wed 9/10

2:20 pm-8:15 am

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/21

9:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop29h 10m

$533

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

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Mon 8/11

7:55 am-8:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/25

5:05 am-12:21 am

1 stop21h 16m

$536

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

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Wed 8/27

4:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/2

6:15 am-9:26 pm

2 stops17h 11m

$550

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

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Mon 10/27

10:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops17h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop17h 25m

$552

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

5:51 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops20h 59m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/9

9:30 pm-8:34 am

1 stop14h 04m

$552

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop24h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/5

11:00 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops18h 43m

$565

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/24

5:05 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$565

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

6:56 am-8:35 pm

3 stops35h 39m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/30

5:45 am-11:59 pm

3 stops20h 14m

$624

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

6:44 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 9/21

9:55 am-5:39 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$628

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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 20 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Bogotá (BOG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $779.

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

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 55m.

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 Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,822 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Copa Airlines

7.5

Good

1,493 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?
According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($527), United Airlines ($533), and Copa Airlines ($536) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines is priced at 32% 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 $257 on LATAM Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $261 and American Airlines from $262 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). 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
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$485	Average$712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$497	Average$702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$503	Average$717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Delta	Cheapest$517	Average$686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$565	Average$826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Avianca	Cheapest$619	Average$860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
GOL	Cheapest$652	Average$821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

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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 July 30, 2025.