Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago from $253

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago (RIO-CHI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers one-way fares as low as $253 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GIG to ORD on Tue, Mar 10), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $485 departing on Wed, Mar 11 and returning on Tue, Mar 17.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

  To find best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Mar 10, with one-way flights priced at just $253.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is avianca.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago on?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago on March 11, 2026 with avianca, with prices starting at $253.

• Which airports can I fly to for Chicago from Rio de Janeiro?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with RIOgaleao International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (GIG-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

• Is there any time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago?

  The time difference between Chicago and Rio de Janeiro is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.