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Flights from Chicago to Porto Alegre
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Porto Alegre. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Panama City, about 13h 19m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 19m
Chicago to Porto Alegre at a glance
Fastest journey13h 19mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Panama City
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Porto Alegre
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Sao Paulo (GRU) POA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Brasil
Sun23:00 CHI10:53 GRU1h 52m connection12:45 GRU14:19 POAUnited Airlines + LATAM Brasil
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,825 km5,480 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 19mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hPorto Alegre vs Chicago
- Currency in Porto Alegre
- BRL
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → POA
Flights from Chicago to Porto Alegre: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Porto Alegre?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo and Panama City. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Porto Alegre?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,825 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Porto Alegre?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU) and Panama City (PTY). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chicago and Porto Alegre?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Porto Alegre: Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Porto Alegre?
Porto Alegre is 3 hours ahead of Chicago.





