Chicago to Brasília (ORD–BSB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
4,740 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 11h 45m AAACAD → G3 Orlando (MCO) to Brasília flights
MIA Miami 11h 55m 5YAAAC → G3 Miami (MIA) to Brasília flights
GRU São Paulo 14h 40m UA → AFARAT São Paulo (GRU) to Brasília flights
PTY Tocumen 14h 43m BRCM → ADCMG3 Tocumen (PTY) to Brasília flights
CUN Cancún 17h 59m AAEKF9 → G3 Cancún (CUN) to Brasília flights
LIS Lisbon 19h 15m B6TP → ADEKEY Lisbon (LIS) to Brasília flights
BOG Bogota 29h 23m AV → G3 Bogota (BOG) to Brasília flights
VCP Campinas ~11h → ADCMG3 Campinas (VCP) to Brasília flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro ~13h 21m → AFARAV Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Brasília flights
AUS Austin ~13h 30m AAACAS → Austin (AUS) to Brasília flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Brasília
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,740 mi 8h 29m nonstop +2h ahead

ORD–BSB had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,740 miles in 8h 29m.

Also explore ORD Routes BSB Routes ORD Live Flights BSB Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Brasília (BSB) Brasília to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–BSB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 0 – – 57% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BSB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VCP ~11h 0m MCO ~11h 45m MIA ~11h 55m GIG ~13h 21m AUS ~13h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
537
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → BSB
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
BSB → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Brasília is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · BSB: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 PM in Brasília.
Distance & Flight Time
4,740 mi / 7,627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 29m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–BSB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Brasília route.
Route details
Distance4,740 mi / 7,627 km
Flight time8h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BSB
Full namePresidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
IATA / ICAOBSB / SBBR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr15.0M
Elevation3,497 ft / 1,066 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BSB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport take about 8h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 4,740 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to BSB: Qatar Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Miami and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
Brasília is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to BSB

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to BSB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BSB is about 8 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,740 miles (7,627 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Miami and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.