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$291+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RIO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$603
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$767
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/1012:41 pmORD - GIG
3 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/209:10 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$603
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 5/122:19 pmORD - SDU
3 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:15 amSDU - ORD
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$618
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/112:35 pmORD - GIG
1 stop13h 45mAvianca
Mon 5/191:30 amGIG - ORD
1 stop13h 45mAvianca
Deal found 3/30$619
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:07 pmORD - GIG
1 stop14h 53mCopa Airlines
Mon 5/194:55 amGIG - ORD
1 stop21h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/30$631
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/121:34 pmORD - GIG
2 stops16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2111:00 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$648
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:38 pmMDW - GIG
1 stop13h 37mDelta
Mon 5/199:00 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop16h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/31$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/121:45 pmORD - GIG
2 stops18h 30mDelta
Mon 5/199:00 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop15h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/31$663
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/154:00 pmORD - SDU
2 stops21h 50mAir Canada
Thu 5/227:55 amSDU - ORD
2 stops32h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$669
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/162:35 pmORD - GIG
1 stop31h 50mGOL
Wed 4/233:30 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops30h 13mGOL
Deal found 3/30$691
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/285:34 pmORD - GIG
1 stop14h 41mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/139:00 pmGIG - ORD
1 stop13h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/30$699
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/284:59 pmMDW - GIG
1 stop15h 16mLATAM Airlines
Thu 5/299:00 pmGIG - MDW
1 stop22h 36mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/31$699
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 5/410:40 amORD - GIG
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Wed 5/285:00 pmGIG - ORD
2 stops29h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$705

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Rio de Janeiro

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ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

12:41 pm-12:35 am

3 stops33h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/20

9:10 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$603

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

2:19 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops20h 06m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/19

6:15 am-8:50 am

3 stops28h 35m

$618

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

2:35 pm-6:20 am

1 stop13h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/19

1:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$619

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

3:07 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/19

4:55 am-12:34 am

1 stop21h 39m

$631

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

1:34 pm-8:20 am

2 stops16h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

11:00 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$648

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

MDW - GIG

MDWGIG

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/12

6:38 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 37m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/19

9:00 pm-11:53 am

1 stop16h 53m

$659

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

1:45 pm-10:15 am

2 stops18h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/19

9:00 pm-10:03 am

1 stop15h 03m

$663

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - SDU

ORDSDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

4:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 5/22

7:55 am-2:47 pm

2 stops32h 52m

$669

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

2:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop31h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/23

3:30 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$691

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

5:34 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 41m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/13

9:00 pm-8:29 am

1 stop13h 29m

$699

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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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Rio de Janeiro 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-Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 7 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 Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Chicago 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, Avianca ($619), Copa Airlines ($631), and American Airlines ($648) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. Avianca is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $307 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include GOL from $340 and LATAM Airlines from $431 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont and Chicago Midway - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Chicago 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 Chicago to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$485Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$497Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$517Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$517Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$565Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$583Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$641Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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