Cheap flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $561 |
American
2 stops
20 hr
Sun, May 3 — Sun, May 17
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $561 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $299 |
American
2 stops
22 hr
Wed, May 6
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The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $299 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $566 |
American
2 stops
19 hr
Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $566 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $1,926 |
Avianca
1 stop
24 hr
Sat, May 9 — Fri, May 22
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $1,926 | |
| Fastest flight | 12 hr 18 min | The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro takes 12 hr 18 min |
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| Nonstop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| January Cheapest
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Typical prices: $495–650 |
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| June Most expensive
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Typical prices: $670–830 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Americanfrom $566Typical price: $590–1,500285 weekly connecting flightsORD - GIG Every day
- Deltafrom $650Typical price: $680–1,700104 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - GIG Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
- Unitedfrom $622Typical price: $720–1,55042 weekly connecting flightsORD - GIG Every day
- COPAfrom $914Typical price: $600–1,50025 weekly connecting flightsORD - GIG Every day
- Aviancafrom $876Typical price: $770–1,60021 weekly connecting flightsORD - GIG Every day
- Lufthansafrom $13,747Typical price: $13,000–30,00012 weekly connecting flightsORD - GIG Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Rio de Janeiro center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $495 to $650.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with American from $561. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $299.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $566, flying from May 4 to May 20.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $650, flying from May 9 to May 22.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $622, flying from May 3 to May 17.
- The cheapest COPA flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $914, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 9.
- The cheapest Avianca flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $876, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $13,747, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro starts at $561 from Sun, May 3 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $299 and departs on Wed, May 6.
12 hr 18 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio’s climate is subtropical, and the weather is warm year-round, getting particularly hot and humid from Nov–Mar. Peak travel season is summer (Dec–Jan) as well as during Carnaval (Feb/Mar, varies by year).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.
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.
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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.
In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 285 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are:
In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 285 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are:
- Delta offers 104 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
- United offers 42 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
- COPA offers 25 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
- Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
- Lufthansa offers 12 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with American from $561. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $299.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $566, flying from May 4 to May 20.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $650, flying from May 9 to May 22.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $622, flying from May 3 to May 17.
- The cheapest COPA flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $914, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 9.
- The cheapest Avianca flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $876, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 23.
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro is $13,747, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.
- There are 285 American connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 104 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- There are 42 United connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 25 COPA connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 12 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro at price $566 is offered by American from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.
- There are 285 American connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 104 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- There are 42 United connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 25 COPA connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 12 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Chicago and Rio de Janeiro start at $1,926 from Sat, May 9 to Fri, May 22 with Avianca.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro start at $561 from Sun, May 3 to Sun, May 17.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, 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.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro starts at $566 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro at price $566 is offered by American from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, 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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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