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$286+ Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO) to Chicago (CHI)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAO — CHI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Sao Paulo to Chicago are usually found in September or March, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sao Paulo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Chicago (CHI). 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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$632
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$286
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,184

Good round-trip deal

$911 or less

Good one-way deal

$499 or less
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Cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sao Paulo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/125:25 amGRU - ORD
1 stop21h 02mCopa Airlines
Mon 2/176:55 amORD - GRU
1 stop20h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$632
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/156:05 amCGH - ORD
3 stops20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/252:29 pmORD - CGH
2 stops16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$632
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/198:05 amVCP - ORD
3 stops18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/265:00 amORD - VCP
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$636
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/251:50 amGRU - ORD
1 stop13h 25mAvianca
Wed 4/22:35 pmORD - GRU
1 stop13h 00mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$644
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/191:50 pmGRU - ORD
3 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/265:44 pmORD - GRU
3 stops36h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$646
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:25 pmGRU - ORD
2 stops24h 11mGOL
Tue 3/185:50 pmORD - GRU
2 stops36h 20mGOL
Deal found 1/19$683
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1210:00 pmCGH - ORD
2 stops25h 36mGOL
Tue 3/185:50 pmORD - CGH
2 stops34h 15mGOL
Deal found 1/19$688
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1911:10 pmGRU - MDW
1 stop19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/267:25 amMDW - GRU
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$703
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:40 pmGRU - ORD
2 stops19h 40mLATAM Airlines
Fri 3/2810:35 amORD - GRU
2 stops24h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/21$757
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/36:25 pmVCP - ORD
2 stops20h 15mGOL
Tue 2/115:52 pmORD - VCP
2 stops38h 13mGOL
Deal found 1/20$794
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/611:05 amVCP - ORD
1 stop26h 47mAzul
Wed 3/127:00 amORD - VCP
1 stop19h 50mAzul
Deal found 1/20$845
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/109:45 pmGRU - ORD
1 stop25h 10mAir Canada
Sun 2/163:35 pmORD - GRU
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$860

Find flights from Sao Paulo to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sao Paulo to Chicago 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 21, 2025.

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Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 2/12

5:25 am-11:27 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

6:55 am-6:45 am

1 stop20h 50m

$632

Sao PauloChicago

CGH - ORD

CGHORD

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sat 2/15

6:05 am-11:58 pm

3 stops20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/25

2:29 pm-9:40 am

2 stops16h 11m

$632

Sao PauloChicago

VCP - ORD

VCPORD

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Wed 2/19

8:05 am-11:58 pm

3 stops18h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

5:00 am-4:50 am

1 stop20h 50m

$636

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/25

1:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

2:35 pm-5:35 am

1 stop13h 00m

$644

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 2/19

1:50 pm-10:37 am

3 stops23h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

5:44 pm-9:10 am

3 stops36h 26m

$646

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 3/12

11:25 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops24h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

5:50 pm-8:10 am

2 stops36h 20m

$683

Sao PauloChicago

CGH - ORD

CGHORD

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 3/12

10:00 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

5:50 pm-6:05 am

2 stops34h 15m

$688

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - MDW

GRUMDW

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 2/19

11:10 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop19h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/26

7:25 am-5:40 am

1 stop19h 15m

$703

Sao PauloChicago

GRU - ORD

GRUORD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 3/26

7:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

10:35 am-1:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$757

Sao PauloChicago

VCP - ORD

VCPORD

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Mon 2/3

6:25 pm-11:40 am

2 stops20h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

5:52 pm-11:05 am

2 stops38h 13m

$794

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Sao Paulo with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Sao Paulo to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sao Paulo to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sao Paulo to Chicago is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Sao Paulo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 SAO to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Sao Paulo to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from SAO to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Avianca, GOL and Azul from Sao Paulo to Chicago. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sao Paulo to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $632, Copa Airlines will fly you from Sao Paulo to Chicago and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and GOL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $644 and $683, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sao Paulo to Chicago for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $331. However, be on the lookout for offers from GOL and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Sao Paulo to Chicago for a low price.

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

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

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sao Paulo to Chicago is $301. On average you can expect to pay $972. The most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $582.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Sao Paulo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 5 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sao Paulo to Chicago. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$651Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$851Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AzulCheapest$863Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,055Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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