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$195+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAO
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2026.

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.
Fri 6/126:45 am
ORD
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GRU
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/1811:50 am
GRU
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ORD
2 stops25h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$552
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1612:12 pm
ORD
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GRU
1 stop12h 56m
Arajet
Sun 5/244:08 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop20h 02m
Arajet
Deal found 3/23$565
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 8/245:30 am
ORD
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GRU
1 stop14h 55m
Arajet
Sun 9/134:08 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop20h 02m
Arajet
Deal found 3/24$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 6/158:10 am
ORD
-
GRU
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/1711:55 pm
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop13h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$571
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:20 pm
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/1511:55 pm
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop13h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$573
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 6/15:30 pm
ORD
-
GRU
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/2511:50 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/236:30 am
ORD
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GRU
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1011:50 am
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$582
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 6/14:30 am
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop15h 55m
Arajet
Fri 6/2611:55 pm
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop13h 17m
Arajet
Deal found 3/25$583
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/711:20 pm
ORD
-
GRU
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/1511:55 pm
GRU
-
ORD
1 stop13h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/44:30 am
ORD
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GRU
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/115:20 am
GRU
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ORD
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$595
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/126:45 am
ORD
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GRU
1 stop13h 45m
Arajet
Thu 7/1611:50 am
GRU
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ORD
1 stop13h 50m
Arajet
Deal found 3/22$596
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2612:00 pm
ORD
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VCP
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/511:20 pm
VCP
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ORD
2 stops38h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$727

Find flight deals from Chicago to Sao Paulo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Sao Paulo (SAO). 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$552
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$195
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$552

Good round-trip deal

$948 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,413 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo 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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSao Paulo

ORD - GRU

ORDGRU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

9:30 pm-9:40 am

Nonstop10h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/12

10:20 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$808

ChicagoSao Paulo

MDW - GRU

MDWGRU

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/14

7:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops34h 42m

$822

ChicagoSao Paulo

ORD - VCP

ORDVCP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

11:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Tue 5/12

11:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$824

ChicagoSao Paulo

ORD - GRU

ORDGRU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

7:16 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop23h 24m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 6/5

10:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 44m

$846

ChicagoSao Paulo

MDW - GRU

MDWGRU

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/26

5:12 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 6/4

11:00 pm-11:56 am

2 stops14h 56m

$846

ChicagoSao Paulo

ORD - GRU

ORDGRU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

8:20 pm-2:50 am

3 stops28h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 6/13

2:20 am-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$876

ChicagoSao Paulo

ORD - VCP

ORDVCP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

6:26 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 19m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Thu 5/28

10:45 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$884

ChicagoSao Paulo

ORD - VCP

ORDVCP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

4:43 pm-10:40 am

2 stops15h 57m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Fri 9/25

6:00 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$885

ChicagoSao Paulo

ORD - VCP

ORDVCP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

3:04 pm-10:45 am

2 stops17h 41m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Tue 8/25

6:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$904

ChicagoSao Paulo

ORD - GRU

ORDGRU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

11:20 pm-1:10 am

1 stop23h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 8/25

4:45 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$925

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo

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 Sao Paulo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 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-Sao Paulo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Sao Paulo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Sao Paulo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Sao Paulo 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-Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sao Paulo from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo, you should look to book at least 3 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo (average of $376). Flying from Chicago to Sao Paulo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 CHI to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Sao Paulo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Sao Paulo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $659.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo, 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 12m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo delayed?

About 42% of weekly flights between Chicago and Sao Paulo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Sao Paulo flights?

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

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 Sao Paulo flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 42% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated March 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAir Canada from Chicago to Sao Paulo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,488 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,842 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,504 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo?

    For as low as $808, United Airlines can have you in Sao Paulo from Chicago in 10h 10m. The distance between Chicago and Sao Paulo is about 5233 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Sao Paulo round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($359), United Airlines ($435), and American Airlines ($500) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sao Paulo. Copa Airlines is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Sao Paulo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $233. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Sao Paulo for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

    When deciding which route to take from Chicago to Sao Paulo consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sao Paulo Congonhas or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sao Paulo Viracopos as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo is generally $1,756, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $801. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl), you can expect to pay $472 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sao Paulo (average of $376). Flying from Chicago to Sao Paulo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 Chicago to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Sao Paulo. 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$359Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$500Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$523Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$596Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$597Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$607Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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