Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $31.39. One airline flies nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chicago (ORD): United Airlines. The two airports are 5,236 miles (8,427 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Punta Cana, Aruba and Atlanta and more.
How many miles GRU to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $31.39–69.19 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 33,000 | $56.39–94.19 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $31.39–69.19 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $31.39–69.19 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $31.39–69.19 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 38,000 | $31.39–419.19 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 40,000 | $82.79–120.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $76.19–113.99 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $31.39–69.19 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GRU to ORD
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book GRU to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
GRU to ORD with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Punta Cana (PUJ)Arajet the whole way
- Via Aruba (AUA)Gol, then United Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Orlando (MCO)LATAM Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)LATAM Airlines, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more+1
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
GRU to ORD: common questions
How many miles does GRU to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $31.39. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (33,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (34,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (35,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to ORD?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Sao Paulo from Chicago by plane?
Sao Paulo (GRU) and Chicago (ORD) are 5,236 miles (8,427 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GRU to ORD award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sao Paulo and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Punta Cana (PUJ), Aruba (AUA), Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO) and Miami (MIA). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Arajet through Punta Cana.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.