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

For as low as $478, JetSMART can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Santiago in 4h 08m. Santiago and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 2934 km. All flights are typically direct.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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

The cheapest flight price from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is $186. On average you can expect to pay $294. The most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont), can usually be booked for $706.

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

Consider JetSMART (89%), Delta (80%) or Qantas Airways (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.

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 14 flights from Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro per day from 0 different airlines.

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.

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04:45-08:55

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $355). Flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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?

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 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

The most flights from SCL to RIO are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $342 and $469 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $307 on JetSMART (3 Oct–9 Oct).

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

About 10% of weekly flights between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

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

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

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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.

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

The best time to book flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is 87 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

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Noah,Aug 2026

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Noah,Aug 2026

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

Related info for your journey

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 14 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 $478, JetSMART can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Santiago in 4h 08m. Santiago and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 2934 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?
Consider JetSMART (89%), Delta (80%) or Qantas Airways (79%) 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 $186. On average you can expect to pay $294. The most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont), can usually be booked for $706.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro (average of $355). Flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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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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 23 September 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 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

The most flights from SCL to RIO are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $342 and $469 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $307 on JetSMART (3 Oct–9 Oct).

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

About 10% of weekly flights between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

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

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

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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.

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

The best time to book flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is 87 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines and 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.

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

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Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $342 and $469 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $307 on JetSMART (3 Oct–9 Oct).