Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, making Rio De Janeiro two hours ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to GIG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and GIG:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
At the moment, ر.ق. 841 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,473. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ORD to GIG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to GIG in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
