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$235+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RIO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in September or July, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/107:33 amORD - GIG
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/161:30 amGIG - ORD
1 stop14h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$590
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/117:33 amORD - GIG
1 stop17h 27mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/195:10 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$640
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/187:33 amORD - GIG
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/211:30 amGIG - ORD
1 stop14h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$710
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/157:33 amORD - GIG
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/219:55 amGIG - ORD
1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$743
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/207:33 amORD - GIG
1 stop21h 27mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/309:55 amGIG - ORD
1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$828
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:05 pmORD - GIG
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1710:10 amGIG - ORD
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$870
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/142:07 pmORD - GIG
1 stop14h 53mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/169:55 amGIG - ORD
1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$891
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:35 amORD - GIG
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/249:55 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop16h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$914
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:55 pmORD - GIG
1 stop33h 25mDelta
Wed 12/249:30 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop15h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/10$920
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:31 pmORD - SDU
2 stops20h 39mGOL
Tue 1/66:00 amSDU - ORD
2 stops21h 30mGOL
Deal found 12/11$1,295
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:37 pmORD - SDU
2 stops22h 58mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/244:50 pmSDU - ORD
2 stops21h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,352
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:59 pmORD - SDU
2 stops21h 46mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/165:10 pmSDU - ORD
2 stops22h 33mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,404

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$522
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$235
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$989
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

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Return

Price

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

2:13 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 47m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/26

1:45 am-10:21 pm

1 stop23h 36m

$523

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

3:22 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

1:40 am-1:31 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$529

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:34 am-4:05 am

1 stop17h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

1:40 am-1:31 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$544

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

7:35 am-4:05 am

1 stop17h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

1:45 am-12:46 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$564

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

7:35 am-4:05 am

1 stop17h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/26

1:45 am-10:21 pm

1 stop23h 36m

$565

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

8:06 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/26

10:40 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 33m

$594

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

8:06 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/27

10:40 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 33m

$595

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

8:06 am-7:55 am

1 stop21h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/14

10:40 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 33m

$595

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

10:20 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

7:15 am-8:42 am

2 stops28h 27m

$596

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

10:20 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

11:25 am-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$598

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 16 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $270). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in June is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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 ORD to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

About 64% of weekly flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 64% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,889 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,480 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro can take about 14h 47m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $523. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 5303 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($268), Delta ($299), and Copa Airlines ($347) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $270). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro in June is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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 O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$292Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$424Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$506Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$606Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$666Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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