Find Cheap Flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro (SCL - RIO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$254	JetSMART 1 stop 6 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $254
Cheapest one-way flight	$131	JetSMART 1 stop 6 hr Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $131
Cheapest nonstop flights	$283	JetSMART Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $283
Last-minute weekend getaway	$442	LATAM 2 stops 18 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $442
Cheapest business class flights	$1,035	LATAM, Turkish Airlines 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is currently $1,035

Fastest flight	4 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro takes 4 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $230–315
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $305–395

Popular airlines from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

LATAM

Nonstop

from $327

Typical price: $280–395

18 weekly nonstop flights

SCL - GIG Every day

1193 weekly connecting flights

SCL - GIG, SDU Every day
JetSMART

Nonstop

from $254

Typical price: $255–415

12 weekly nonstop flights

SCL - GIG Every day

33 weekly connecting flights

SCL - GIG Every day
Sky Airline

Nonstop

Typical price: $285–445

9 weekly nonstop flights

SCL - GIG Every day

5 weekly connecting flights

SCL - GIG Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Aerolineas Argentinas

from $481

Typical price: $420–700

33 weekly connecting flights

SCL - GIG Every day
Avianca

from $709

Typical price: $780–1,600

21 weekly connecting flights

SCL - GIG Every day

Popular airports near Santiago

Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)

Santiago Chile 27 min 8 mi

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 9 min 1 mi
Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)

Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 32 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $230 to $315.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with JetSMART from $254. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetSMART from $131.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LATAM flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $327, flying from May 22 to May 30.
The cheapest JetSMART flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $254, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $481, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $709, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro starts at $254 from Sun, Jun 14 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $131 and departs on Sun, Jun 14.

4 hr is the shortest flight time from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio’s climate is subtropical, and the weather is warm year-round, getting particularly hot and humid from Nov–Mar. Peak travel season is summer (Dec–Jan) as well as during Carnaval (Feb/Mar, varies by year).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.

In terms of nonstop flights, LATAM is the most popular. LATAM offers 18 nonstop flights and 1,193 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro are:

JetSMART offers 12 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. JetSMART flies from Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Sky Airline offers 9 nonstop flights and 5 connecting flights per week. Sky Airline flies from Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Aerolineas Argentinas offers 33 connecting flights per week. Aerolineas Argentinas flies from Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with JetSMART from $254. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetSMART from $131.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LATAM flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $327, flying from May 22 to May 30.
The cheapest JetSMART flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $254, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $481, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $709, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 4.

LATAM, JetSMART and Sky Airline fly direct from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.

There are 18 LATAM direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 JetSMART direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Sky Airline direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro at price $442 is offered by LATAM from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

LATAM, JetSMART and Sky Airline fly direct from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.

There are 18 LATAM direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 JetSMART direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Sky Airline direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro start at $283 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11 with JetSMART.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro start at $1,035 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with LATAM, Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro start at $254 from Sun, Jun 14 to Sun, Jun 21.

To book business class trips from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro starts at $442 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with LATAM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro at price $442 is offered by LATAM from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.