Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago (RIO - CHI)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$565	American 2 stops 29 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is currently $565
Cheapest one-way flight	$266	American 2 stops 35 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is currently $266
Last-minute weekend getaway	$494	United 1 stop 30 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is currently $494
Cheapest business class flights	$2,447	COPA 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sat, Jul 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is currently $2,447

Fastest flight	13 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago takes 13 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $510–760
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $700–950

Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago

American

from $1,095

Typical price: $830–1,650

217 weekly connecting flights

GIG - ORD Every day
Delta

from $931

Typical price: $780–1,800

114 weekly connecting flights

GIG - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
United

from $689

Typical price: $820–1,650

42 weekly connecting flights

GIG - ORD Every day
COPA

from $547

Typical price: $710–1,850

22 weekly connecting flights

GIG - ORD Every day
Avianca

from $698

Typical price: $840–1,650

21 weekly connecting flights

GIG - ORD Every day
Tap Air Portugal

8 weekly connecting flights

GIG - ORD Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 9 min 1 mi
Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)

Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 32 min 96 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $510 to $760.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $565. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $266.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $1,095, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $931, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
The cheapest United flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $689, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest COPA flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $547, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $698, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago starts at $565 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $266 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

13 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago.

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 217 connecting flights per week. American flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago are:

Delta offers 114 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
United offers 42 connecting flights per week. United flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
COPA offers 22 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Tap Air Portugal offers 8 connecting flights per week. Tap Air Portugal flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $565. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $266.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $1,095, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $931, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
The cheapest United flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $689, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest COPA flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $547, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is $698, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 15.

No airline flies direct from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago.

There are 217 American connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 114 Delta connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 42 United connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 COPA connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Tap Air Portugal connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago at price $494 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago.

There are 217 American connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 114 Delta connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 42 United connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 COPA connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Tap Air Portugal connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago start at $2,447 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sat, Jul 11 with COPA.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago start at $565 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago starts at $494 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago at price $494 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.