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$299+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RIO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Wed 8/5
Wed 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 6, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:40 pm
ORD
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GIG
1 stop16h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 9/199:00 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop13h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$582
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 7/59:48 am
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop22h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/710:20 am
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop15h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$598
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/88:05 am
ORD
-
GIG
2 stops35h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 9/149:00 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop23h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/2$599
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Fri 9/114:30 pm
MDW
-
GIG
1 stop15h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 9/199:00 pm
GIG
-
MDW
1 stop27h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/5$601
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:05 am
ORD
-
GIG
2 stops31h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/155:35 pm
GIG
-
ORD
2 stops32h 24m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$605
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 9/910:44 am
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop21h 31m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 9/199:00 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop25h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/4$610
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:30 pm
MDW
-
GIG
1 stop15h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 9/1911:10 am
GIG
-
MDW
2 stops26h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/4$611
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/212:30 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop15h 50m
GOL
Sat 8/2910:10 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop13h 50m
GOL
Deal found 7/3$612
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 9/94:30 pm
MDW
-
GIG
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Sat 9/199:00 pm
GIG
-
MDW
1 stop16h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/4$613
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 11/44:33 pm
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop13h 52m
GOL
Thu 11/1211:55 pm
GIG
-
ORD
1 stop14h 10m
GOL
Deal found 7/1$613
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Sun 9/61:15 pm
ORD
-
GIG
2 stops17h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 9/139:55 pm
GIG
-
ORD
2 stops16h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$614
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/149:45 am
ORD
-
GIG
1 stop22h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 9/215:35 pm
GIG
-
ORD
2 stops32h 24m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/5$615

Find flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 July 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$582
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$299
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$769
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 July 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

2:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/30

10:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 50m

$612
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

4:33 pm-9:25 am

1 stop13h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/12

11:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop14h 10m

$613

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

2:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/29

10:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 50m

$613

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

9:55 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/31

8:15 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$620

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

7:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/18

9:05 pm-12:59 am

1 stop29h 54m

$652

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

1:35 pm-10:15 am

2 stops17h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/8

9:05 pm-10:33 am

2 stops16h 28m

$741

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

11:22 am-10:15 am

2 stops20h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/15

9:00 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$741

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

1:50 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/10

9:00 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$741

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/19

1:25 pm-10:15 am

2 stops18h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/24

9:00 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$741

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

4:39 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops20h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/10

9:00 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$741

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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-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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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 $211). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro in October is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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.

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?

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.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% 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?

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.

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $684.

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.

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 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.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 43m.

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

About 67% of weekly flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 70% of flights being delayed.

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 84 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.

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 July 6, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM 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
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,949 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
GOL
7.3
Good
1,253 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 to Rio de Janeiro?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro can take about 15h 50m. GOL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $612. Airlines will cover a distance of 5303 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, GOL ($269), Delta ($288), and LATAM Airlines ($304) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. GOL is priced at 63% 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 $238 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $275 and GOL from $280 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 $211). Flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro in October is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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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Alternative routes for Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 July 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest$269Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$304Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$341Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$501Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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