Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $170

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — RIO
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in November or August, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 9 February 2026.

Thu 28/505:37
SCL
-
GIG
Nonstop4h 08m
JetSMART
Thu 4/618:50
GIG
-
SCL
Nonstop5h 00m
JetSMART
Deal found 8/2$328
Mon 23/314:16
SCL
-
GIG
Nonstop4h 14m
JetSMART
Tue 31/311:15
GIG
-
SCL
Nonstop4h 45m
JetSMART
Deal found 7/2$329
Sun 22/306:56
SCL
-
GIG
1 stop5h 24m
JetSMART
Sat 28/318:55
GIG
-
SCL
Nonstop4h 45m
JetSMART
Deal found 8/2$331
Mon 23/314:16
SCL
-
GIG
Nonstop4h 14m
JetSMART
Sat 28/318:55
GIG
-
SCL
Nonstop4h 45m
JetSMART
Deal found 8/2$332
Tue 24/322:25
SCL
-
GIG
1 stop11h 00m
JetSMART
Tue 31/311:15
GIG
-
SCL
Nonstop4h 45m
JetSMART
Deal found 7/2$333
Mon 25/508:12
SCL
-
GIG
1 stop8h 58m
JetSMART
Sun 31/508:05
GIG
-
SCL
1 stop16h 31m
JetSMART
Deal found 6/2$335
Mon 23/1106:56
SCL
-
GIG
1 stop5h 24m
JetSMART
Sat 28/1111:10
GIG
-
SCL
Nonstop4h 45m
JetSMART
Deal found 6/2$336
Thu 23/405:37
SCL
-
GIG
Nonstop4h 08m
JetSMART
Mon 27/412:05
GIG
-
SCL
Nonstop5h 00m
JetSMART
Deal found 6/2$338
Fri 22/519:15
SCL
-
GIG
1 stop22h 35m
JetSMART
Sat 20/608:05
GIG
-
SCL
1 stop16h 31m
JetSMART
Deal found 7/2$339
Mon 22/618:12
SCL
-
GIG
1 stop11h 58m
JetSMART
Sun 28/608:05
GIG
-
SCL
1 stop24h 06m
JetSMART
Deal found 7/2$341
Thu 23/415:12
SCL
-
GIG
1 stop26h 08m
JetSMART
Sat 2/511:50
GIG
-
SCL
Nonstop5h 00m
JetSMART
Deal found 6/2$342
Tue 24/314:40
SCL
-
SDU
1 stop7h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 31/320:20
SDU
-
SCL
1 stop7h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/2$430

Find flight deals from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$328

One-way from

$170

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$430

Good one-way deal

$361 or less
JetSMART
  • JetSMART
  • 28/5-4/6
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 08m total
  • Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
Search Deals
JetSMART
  • JetSMART
  • 20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 14m total
  • Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Santiago

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 19/5

08:12-18:50

1 stop9h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 31/5

08:05-17:56

1 stop10h 51m

$335

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 20/4

15:12-07:10

1 stop14h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 24/4

11:55-17:56

1 stop7h 01m

$336

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 22/6

15:12-07:10

1 stop14h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 28/6

08:05-07:11

1 stop24h 06m

$341

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 16/4

05:37-10:45

Nonstop4h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 24/4

08:05-00:35

1 stop17h 30m

$348

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 7/6

18:12-18:10

1 stop22h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/6

12:05-16:05

Nonstop5h 00m

$349

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 1/6

05:56-11:04

Nonstop4h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 17/6

18:50-22:50

Nonstop5h 00m

$353

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 15/4

05:57-11:05

Nonstop4h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 29/4

12:05-16:05

Nonstop5h 00m

$353

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 21/3

16:31-20:45

Nonstop4h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 28/3

18:55-23:40

Nonstop4h 45m

$355

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 20/4

18:12-07:10

1 stop11h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/4

08:05-17:56

1 stop10h 51m

$359

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 16/4

15:12-18:50

1 stop26h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 23/4

11:45-15:45

Nonstop5h 00m

$362

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/2

Showing 1-10 of 38 results
1
2
3
4

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.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 return flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $168). Flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 9 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 9 February 2026.

The most flights from SCL to RIO are scheduled on a Sunday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

How often are flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Over the past year, JetSMART have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 9 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with JetSMART from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
JetSMART
6.7
Okay
268 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

4.9

Food

5.1

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

jose,Aug 2024

PEI - LIM

Low price flight with out food and entreitenement. The chairs are very rough
JetSMART
6.7
Okay
268 reviews
JetSMART
6.7
Okay
268 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Entertainment

4.9

Food

5.1

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

jose,Aug 2024

PEI - LIM

Low price flight with out food and entreitenement. The chairs are very rough

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 13.6 km from the centre of Santiago. There are 15 flights from Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

    For as low as $332, JetSMART can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Santiago in 4h 14m. Santiago and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 2934 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Consider JetSMART (90%), Delta (89%) or Sky Airline (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $188. On average you can expect to pay $473. The most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for $388.

  • 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 holiday 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $168). Flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in August is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Rio de Janeiro from Santiago? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.