Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your flight from ORD to Rio De Janeiro, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from ORD to Rio De Janeiro that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can enter Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before booking your cheap tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 54 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near ORD. Whether you have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is P18,204. The cheapest price for a return flight is P33,796. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ORD to Rio De Janeiro, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you have a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
As soon as your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 16 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from ORD to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To avoid the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from ORD to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, explore our range of hotels including:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Copacabana Beach.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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