How long is the flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro in just under 14h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 28m. 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $288. LATAM Airlines flights start at $303 while deals on United Airlines start at $529 one-way.

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 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?

When booking a flight from Illinois 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.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 34% on flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $600. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $653.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Illinois. Users have commonly found prices around $796 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $555. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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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.

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Average price	$640

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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 September 15, 2025.

Tue 10/287:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/49:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$404

Sun 10/267:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/315:10 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$424

Tue 11/46:56 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 34mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/189:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop29h 51mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$425

Fri 10/33:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop31h 18mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/105:05 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$429

Thu 9/258:02 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 23mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/105:05 amGIG - ORD

1 stop34h 36mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$448

Tue 10/283:05 pmORD - GIG

2 stops38h 00mGOL

Tue 11/48:45 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops42h 30mGOL

Deal found 9/12

$478

Wed 9/176:00 amORD - GIG

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/239:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$484

Mon 9/159:05 pmORD - GIG

1 stop33h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/249:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$492

Thu 11/132:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop31h 23mCopa Airlines

Thu 11/209:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$502

Tue 10/281:22 pmORD - GIG

2 stops17h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/411:00 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$505

Sun 10/261:43 pmORD - GIG

1 stop18h 32mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/317:50 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops17h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$506

Mon 10/2710:35 amMDW - GIG

2 stops17h 50mLATAM Airlines

Sun 11/99:30 pmGIG - MDW

1 stop15h 22mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$600

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Tue 10/283:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 48mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/49:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$404

Fri 9/193:58 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/239:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$484

Mon 10/202:35 pmORD - GIG

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/246:15 amGIG - ORD

2 stops19h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$513

Sun 10/261:43 pmORD - GIG

1 stop18h 32mGOL

Fri 10/318:45 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops42h 30mGOL

Deal found 9/14

$516

Sun 1/1810:35 amMDW - GIG

1 stop18h 45mDelta

Sat 1/319:30 pmGIG - MDW

1 stop17h 31mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$600

Mon 9/298:02 amORD - GIG

1 stop21h 58mCopa Airlines

Mon 10/65:05 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$404

Mon 2/165:25 pmMDW - SDU

2 stops19h 35mLATAM Airlines

Sun 3/12:00 pmSDU - MDW

2 stops22h 56mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$883

Thu 9/258:02 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 23mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/105:05 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$404

Fri 9/196:00 amORD - GIG

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/249:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$484

Thu 2/54:05 pmSTL - SDU

2 stops19h 15mAir Canada

Thu 2/1211:25 amSDU - STL

2 stops31h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 9/12

$1,016

Sun 10/267:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/315:10 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$424

Thu 9/189:05 pmORD - GIG

1 stop33h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/249:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$492

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Mon 9/159:05 pmORD - GIG

1 stop33h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/229:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$492

Tue 9/166:00 amORD - GIG

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/259:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop29h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$511

Wed 9/173:58 pmORD - GIG

1 stop14h 17mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/249:05 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$484

Thu 9/258:02 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 23mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/105:05 amGIG - ORD

1 stop34h 36mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$448

Fri 10/33:07 pmORD - GIG

1 stop31h 18mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/105:05 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$429

Mon 10/202:35 pmORD - GIG

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/246:15 amGIG - ORD

2 stops19h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$513

Sun 10/267:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Fri 10/315:10 amGIG - ORD

1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$424

Sun 10/261:43 pmORD - GIG

1 stop18h 32mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/317:50 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops17h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$506

Mon 10/2710:35 amMDW - GIG

2 stops17h 50mLATAM Airlines

Sun 11/99:30 pmGIG - MDW

1 stop15h 22mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$600

Tue 10/287:59 amORD - GIG

1 stop14h 26mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/49:55 amGIG - ORD

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$404

Tue 10/283:05 pmORD - GIG

2 stops38h 00mGOL

Tue 11/48:45 pmGIG - ORD

2 stops42h 30mGOL

Deal found 9/12

$478

Tue 10/281:22 pmORD - GIG

2 stops17h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/411:00 pmGIG - ORD

1 stop14h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$505

One-way flights from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro
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Wed 11/510:20 pmORD - GIG

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$201

Sun 2/159:30 amMDW - GIG

2 stops19h 50mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$288

Sun 10/56:00 amMDW - GIG

1 stop26h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$303

Wed 11/55:09 pmMDW - GIG

2 stops20h 11mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$309

Wed 11/510:18 amORD - SDU

2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$323

Wed 11/52:06 pmMDW - GIG

3 stops43h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$340

Tue 10/75:04 pmMDW - GIG

2 stops19h 26mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$342

Mon 10/612:48 pmMDW - SDU

2 stops23h 12mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$347

Sun 2/112:20 pmSTL - GIG

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$396

Sat 1/312:48 pmSTL - SDU

3 stops52h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$398

Sat 1/312:48 pmSTL - GIG

3 stops48h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$401

Mon 2/25:11 pmSTL - SDU

3 stops35h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$402

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Tue 10/28

3:07 pm-7:55 am

1 stop14h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/4

9:55 am-12:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

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Mon 9/29

8:02 am-8:00 am

1 stop21h 58m

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Mon 10/6

5:05 am-12:21 am

1 stop21h 16m

$404

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

8:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/10

5:05 am-12:21 am

1 stop21h 16m

$404

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

7:59 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/31

5:10 am-12:56 am

1 stop21h 46m

$424

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

3:58 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/23

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$484

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/24

9:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

$484

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

9:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/24

9:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

$492

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

9:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/22

9:05 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop24h 53m

$492

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

9:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/23

9:05 pm-11:08 am

1 stop16h 03m

$492

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

3:58 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:05 pm-12:14 am

1 stop29h 09m

$511

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro (average of $754). Flying from Illinois 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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How long is the flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro?
Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro in just under 14h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 28m. 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $288. LATAM Airlines flights start at $303 while deals on United Airlines start at $529 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rio de Janeiro (average of $754). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Rio de Janeiro

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$356	Average$717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$485	Average$730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$497	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$557	Average$756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$565	Average$760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Avianca	Cheapest$606	Average$810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
GOL	Cheapest$652	Average$801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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