Cheapest airlines flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro, including LATAM Airlines, JetSMART Airlines, Sky Airline has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$101, and round-trip direct flights start at US$201.

Displayed flight fares from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Santiago to Rio de Janeiro Flight Details

The distance between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro is about 2,936.64 km. The average flying time from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is around 4 hours 32 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$101
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$201
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,936.64 km
Average flight time4 hours 32 minutes
Popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Flight statistics for the Santiago–Rio de Janeiro route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of one-way flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is Oct, with an average price of US$167; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jan, with an average price of up to US$291.

US$291
US$229
US$167
US$105
    Cheapest
  • US$291
    Jan
  • US$226
    Feb
  • US$174
    Mar
  • US$204
    Apr
  • US$188
    May
  • US$196
    Jun
  • US$180
    Jul
  • US$168
    Aug
  • US$205
    Sep
  • US$167
    Oct
  • US$192
    Nov
  • US$219
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of round-trip flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is Jul, with an average price of US$248; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jan, with an average price of up to US$458.

US$458
US$353
US$248
US$143
    Cheapest
  • US$458
    Jan
  • US$326
    Feb
  • US$298
    Mar
  • US$280
    Apr
  • US$334
    May
  • US$281
    Jun
  • US$248
    Jul
  • US$254
    Aug
  • US$370
    Sep
  • US$261
    Oct
  • US$299
    Nov
  • US$353
    Dec

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

Average weekly flight prices from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is Sun, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wed, as prices are usually highest then.

US$225
US$219
US$213
US$207
    Cheapest
  • US$220
    Mon
  • US$222
    Tue
  • US$225
    Wed
  • US$215
    Thu
  • US$215
    Fri
  • US$216
    Sat
  • US$213
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro (SCL-RIO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sky Airline offers one-way fares as low as US$101 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SCL to GIG on Thu, Mar 5), while JetSMART Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$201 departing on Tue, Mar 17 and returning on Tue, Mar 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: LATAM Airlines JetSMART Sky Airline Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 32 minutes to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 74 flight per week flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: LATAM Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LA770 (12:37)
  • To find best deals on flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Mar 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$101.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Sky Airline.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rio de Janeiro travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro on January 21, 2026 with JetSMART, with prices starting at US$95.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rio de Janeiro, with Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport to RIOgaleao International Airport (SCL-GIG) is by far the most common option on this route: RIOgaleao International Airport (GIG) Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ) Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
  • The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.