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$114+ 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SCL
Oct 14 — Oct 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez are usually found in May or October, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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 September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$114
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$275

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less

Good one-way deal

$151 or less
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. 7% potential increase in price ($24 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 September 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 September 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Wed 10/229:05 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 40mJetSMART
Tue 10/284:51 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 9/12$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/3011:00 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mJetSMART
Mon 11/34:56 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 14mJetSMART
Deal found 9/13$246
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:20 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 55mSky Airline
Tue 10/75:00 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 10mSky Airline
Deal found 9/12$247
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:00 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/45:00 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/3011:00 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/56:52 pmSCL - GIG
2 stops27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$254
This Sky Airline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 10/26:50 pmGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 55mSky Airline
Mon 10/135:00 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 10mSky Airline
Deal found 9/12$257
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:05 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/72:20 pmSCL - GIG
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$259
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:20 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/96:00 amSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$260
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:05 amGIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/286:25 amSCL - GIG
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$261
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/154:50 amGIG - SCL
1 stop8h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 10/186:25 pmSCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$264
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:20 pmSDU - SCL
1 stop16h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/286:25 amSCL - SDU
1 stop6h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/12$276
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 9/306:05 amSDU - SCL
1 stop7h 35mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/72:40 pmSCL - SDU
1 stop7h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/12$316

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago that are best for you.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

Santiago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/30

11:00 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/5

6:52 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$254

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

10:20 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/19

5:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$257

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/28

5:15 am-3:15 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 12/5

1:35 am-4:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$272

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

SDU - SCL

SDUSCL

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 10/27

8:05 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 11/3

9:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop11h 55m

$276

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/2

6:50 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 10/7

5:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$287

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/10

10:20 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 10/17

5:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$287

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/3

10:20 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 10/17

5:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$287

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/8

9:20 pm-2:15 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 10/17

5:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$287

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/5

10:25 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/9

5:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$287

Rio de JaneiroSantiago

GIG - SCL

GIGSCL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/4

10:25 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 11/14

5:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$287

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

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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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is 31 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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 September 14, 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 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 September 14, 2025.

The most flights from RIO to SCL are scheduled on a Saturday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 September 14, 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.

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,Jun 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,Jun 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Duane,Jun 2025

GRU - MAD

The flight crew were accommodating and friendly. However, it was annoying that I did not receive the seat I had reserved when I originally booked my flight and was not able to get much help before takeoff.

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 8 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 55m. 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 Sky Airline is currently your cheapest option to Santiago, with prices starting at $156. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LATAM Airlines and JetSMART, with the lowest prices starting at $163 and $192, respectively. Sky Airline is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago are Sky Airline ($115), LATAM Airlines ($128), and GOL ($194).

  • 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: LATAM Airlines (80%), Sky Airline (80%), LATAM Airlines Brasil( 80%).

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

    While on average a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago is generally $285, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez), you can expect to pay $262 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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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Alternative routes for Rio de Janeiro to Santiago

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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 September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sky AirlineCheapest$156Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$163Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
JetSMARTCheapest$192Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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