Rio de Janeiro

$282+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RIO
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro
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 March 24, 2026.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:20 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
Avianca
Sun 5/104:40 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/19$546
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:20 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Tue 5/194:40 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/21$577
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 5/311:20 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/199:00 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$584
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2611:20 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Tue 6/24:40 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/22$585
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1011:20 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/157:00 am
GIG
-
ORD
2 stops18h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$587
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 5/35:15 am
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop27h 00m
Delta
Tue 5/199:00 pm
GIG
-
ORD
2 stops15h 29m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$594
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/14:30 am
ORD
-
GIG
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/67:20 am
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$595
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 5/911:20 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1610:10 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/412:02 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop15h 13m
American Airlines
Wed 11/1111:00 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop14h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$602
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/115:30 am
ORD
-
GIG
2 stops21h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 11/1811:10 am
GIG
-
ORD
2 stops27h 56m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/22$603
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 10/2511:10 am
ORD
-
SDU
2 stops19h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 11/98:15 pm
SDU
-
ORD
2 stops20h 41m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/22$621
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 5/78:10 am
ORD
-
SDU
3 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/148:15 am
SDU
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ORD
3 stops29h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$707

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 March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$546
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$282
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$772
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago O'Hare Intl-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 24, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

5:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/19

9:00 pm-10:29 am

2 stops15h 29m

$596

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

8:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/30

5:10 am-1:02 am

1 stop21h 52m

$662
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

3:21 pm-7:40 am

1 stop14h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/25

1:25 am-1:59 pm

1 stop14h 34m

$662

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

8:06 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/23

10:40 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 33m

$662

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

3:20 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/13

5:10 am-1:02 am

1 stop21h 52m

$682

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

3:21 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/28

5:10 am-4:00 am

1 stop24h 50m

$682

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

3:35 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops18h 57m

$732

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

8:01 am-4:05 am

1 stop18h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/21

5:10 am-1:02 am

1 stop21h 52m

$735

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

2:30 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/8

7:35 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$744

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

9:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/19

1:45 pm-6:45 am

1 stop19h 00m

$803

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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 90 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 $273). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Bogotá (BOG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $799.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 29m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

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

About 73% of weekly flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 213 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 73% 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 March 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, such as Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 15m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $546. 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 United Airlines ($378) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. These flights start at 64% 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 $273). 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 6 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 6 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$268Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$424Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$500Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$645Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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