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$259+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RIO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/212:35 pm
ORD
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GIG
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/291:35 am
GIG
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ORD
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$512
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:35 pm
ORD
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GIG
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/287:20 am
GIG
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ORD
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$532
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/212:35 pm
ORD
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GIG
1 stop31h 50m
GOL
Tue 5/267:25 am
GIG
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ORD
1 stop31h 50m
GOL
Deal found 1/28$534
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 5/202:35 pm
ORD
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GIG
1 stop31h 50m
GOL
Sun 5/248:50 pm
GIG
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ORD
2 stops18h 25m
GOL
Deal found 1/28$545
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 3/410:20 pm
ORD
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GIG
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/101:45 am
GIG
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ORD
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$546
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 4/142:35 pm
ORD
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GIG
1 stop31h 50m
GOL
Tue 4/2811:30 am
GIG
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ORD
2 stops27h 45m
GOL
Deal found 1/28$547
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/310:20 pm
ORD
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GIG
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/101:45 am
GIG
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ORD
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$548
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/1111:20 pm
ORD
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GIG
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:45 am
GIG
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ORD
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$549
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/269:48 am
ORD
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GIG
2 stops17h 27m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 3/59:30 pm
GIG
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ORD
1 stop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/27$550
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 3/42:46 pm
ORD
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GIG
1 stop14h 34m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 3/119:30 pm
GIG
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ORD
1 stop18h 08m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/26$551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/32:00 pm
ORD
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GIG
1 stop16h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 3/118:55 pm
GIG
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ORD
1 stop15h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$552
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/910:45 am
MDW
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GIG
1 stop18h 35m
Delta
Thu 3/129:30 pm
GIG
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MDW
1 stop16h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$602

Find flight deals from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$512
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$259
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Average price

$844
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 January 29, 2026.
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ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

2:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/26

7:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$534

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

11:20 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

1:45 am-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$549

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

2:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/11

8:55 pm-10:07 am

1 stop15h 12m

$552

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

5:45 am-9:35 am

1 stop24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/4

9:55 pm-10:06 am

1 stop15h 11m

$552

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

5:45 am-9:35 am

1 stop24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/5

9:55 pm-10:07 am

1 stop15h 12m

$552

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

4:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/19

8:55 pm-10:07 am

1 stop15h 12m

$552

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

4:21 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/26

7:20 pm-10:54 am

2 stops17h 34m

$559

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

9:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/6

9:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$560

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

5:25 am-6:15 am

2 stops21h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/1

9:30 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop24h 19m

$569

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

11:16 am-7:20 am

1 stop18h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/25

7:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$572

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro (average of $272). Flying from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro in June is currently the most expensive (average of $710). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    GOL, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro in just under 16h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 15m. Illinois and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 5303 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $238. Copa Airlines flights start at $270 while deals on LATAM Airlines start at $348 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont or Chicago Midway - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois 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 Illinois to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro (average of $272). Flying from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro in June is currently the most expensive (average of $710). 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 Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$268Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$353Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$501Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$619Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$666Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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