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$140+ Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — RIO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in November or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$140
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$147 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/194:03 pmSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 02mLATAM Airlines
Fri 4/256:05 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 51mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/17$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:00 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 05mJetSMART
Thu 5/226:30 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 40mJetSMART
Deal found 4/17$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1010:00 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/233:05 amGIG - SCL
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/158:30 pmSCL - SDU
1 stop12h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/202:20 pmSDU - SCL
1 stop8h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/15$278
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2012:15 pmSCL - GIG
1 stop13h 00mAerolineas Argentinas
Sun 6/293:05 amGIG - SCL
1 stop9h 00mAerolineas Argentinas
Deal found 4/16$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/109:55 pmSCL - SDU
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/241:05 pmSDU - SCL
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$324
This Sky Airline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sky Airline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:50 amSCL - GIG
1 stop6h 05mSky Airline
Mon 11/1710:25 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 50mSky Airline
Deal found 4/17$324
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:55 amSCL - GIG
1 stop11h 10mGOL
Mon 5/193:05 amGIG - SCL
1 stop14h 00mGOL
Deal found 4/15$338
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/259:35 pmSCL - SDU
2 stops18h 15mGOL
Sun 8/313:05 pmSDU - SCL
2 stops16h 40mGOL
Deal found 4/17$500

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Santiago

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/15

9:00 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/22

6:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$249

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 5/11

5:25 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/22

10:05 pm-1:56 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$265

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 5/10

10:00 am-3:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/23

3:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$273

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - SDU

SCLSDU

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/15

8:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/20

2:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$278

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 6/20

12:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop13h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/29

3:05 am-11:05 am

1 stop9h 00m

$297

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 10/11

5:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/17

10:20 am-3:05 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$317

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - SDU

SCLSDU

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 5/10

9:55 pm-8:10 am

1 stop9h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/24

1:05 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$324

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/15

7:55 am-8:05 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/19

3:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$338

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - SDU

SCLSDU

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 6/30

9:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 7/6

5:40 pm-6:20 am

2 stops13h 40m

$534

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 4/28

5:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$140

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santiago-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santiago-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santiago-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Santiago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCL to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from SCL to RIO are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and GOL from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,059 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,315 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
JetSMART
6.6
Okay
182 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Santiago, you will be flying from Arturo Merino Benitez, which is the city’s only airport. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) is located 8.4 mi from the center of Santiago. There are 6 flights from Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    JetSMART, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include LATAM Airlines and Aerolineas Argentinas. JetSMART is 4% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    $140 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetSMART. You may also be able to find cheap deals on LATAM Airlines and Sky Airline, with prices starting from $155 and $165, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro on time: Qantas Airways (86%), Delta (83%), LATAM Airlines Brasil (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

    While on average a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is generally $245, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $131. When looking at the most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), you can expect to pay $237 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sky AirlineCheapest$155Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$176Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
JetSMARTCheapest$181Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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