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$113+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Santiago (SCL)

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SCL
Nov 28 — Dec 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez are usually found in May or June, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Santiago (SCL). 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(JetSMART)

One-way from

$113
(JetSMART)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flights.
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This JetSMART deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 JetSMART is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:20 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Sat 11/1511:01 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 10/27$242
This JetSMART deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 JetSMART is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:40 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Sat 11/1511:01 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 10/28$243
This JetSMART deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 JetSMART is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:40 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Thu 11/134:46 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 10/28$248
This JetSMART deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 JetSMART is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:20 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Sat 11/84:46 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 10/28$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/115:40 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Mon 11/174:56 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 10/28$250
This JetSMART deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 JetSMART is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:30 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Sat 11/154:46 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 10/28$251
This JetSMART deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 JetSMART is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:30 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Tue 11/114:56 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 10/29$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/1110:25 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 50mSky Airline
Thu 12/185:00 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 15mSky Airline
Deal found 10/27$255
This JetSMART deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 JetSMART is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:30 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Thu 11/134:46 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 10/29$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/1110:25 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/174:41 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$261
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:00 pmSDU - SCL
1 stop6h 45mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/171:35 amSCL - SDU
1 stop11h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/27$364
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/116:10 amSDU - SCL
2 stops16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1812:14 pmSCL - SDU
2 stops10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$365

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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Santiago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/12

6:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 4/19

5:56 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$242

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/12

6:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/17

5:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$242

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/19

6:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/24

5:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$242

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/15

6:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 5/17

5:56 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$242

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/11

5:40 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 11/15

4:46 am-9:00 am

Nonstop4h 14m

$243

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/13

6:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 4/15

5:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$249

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/1

5:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/10

5:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$257

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/17

5:40 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/19

4:56 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 14m

$257

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

SDU - SCL

SDUSCL

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 12/11

2:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 12/17

1:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$364

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

SDU - SCL

SDUSCL

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 12/11

6:10 am-10:42 pm

2 stops16h 32m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 12/18

12:14 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$365

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Rio de Janeiro-Santiago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Santiago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Santiago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Santiago 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 Rio de Janeiro-Santiago 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 Rio de Janeiro to Santiago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is 24 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 Rio de Janeiro to Santiago?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (average of $108). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 RIO to SCL?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

When flying from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago

Explore weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. 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 October 29, 2025.

The most flights from RIO to SCL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santiago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santiago. 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 Santiago. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines and JetSMART from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. 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 into for flights to Santiago from Rio de Janeiro?

    Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL), located 8.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. 3 airlines have flights to Arturo Merino Benitez from Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day.

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

    Departing from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago will take you 4h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1823 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santiago, with prices starting at $163. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sky Airline and JetSMART, with the lowest prices starting at $166 and $192, respectively. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to Santiago from Rio de Janeiro, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Atlas Air (100%), Sky Airline (89%), JetSMART( 87%).

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

    While on average a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is generally $422, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $100. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez), you can expect to pay $251 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago 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 Rio de Janeiro to Santiago?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (average of $108). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 Rio de Janeiro to Santiago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$163Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Sky AirlineCheapest$166Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
JetSMARTCheapest$192Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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