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Cheap flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from $280

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — GIG
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). 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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$386

One-way from

$280

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$426

Good round-trip deal

$507 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
JetSMART
  • JetSMART
  • 4/5-13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 39m total
  • Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
Sky Airline
  • Sky Airline
  • 13/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Santiago to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Fri 2/510:00SCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/503:05GIG - SCL
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$437
Fri 2/518:14SCL - GIG
1 stop12h 06mJetSMART
Sat 10/520:05GIG - SCL
1 stop16h 40mJetSMART
Deal found 11/4$439
Sat 14/612:25SCL - GIG
Nonstop4h 00mSky Airline
Sat 21/611:20GIG - SCL
Nonstop4h 55mSky Airline
Deal found 11/4$520
Wed 28/507:55SCL - GIG
1 stop9h 50mGOL
Fri 30/503:05GIG - SCL
1 stop13h 20mGOL
Deal found 11/4$560
Thu 1/500:40SCL - GIG
1 stop10h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sat 10/515:25GIG - SCL
1 stop7h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/4$714

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Santiago

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 2/5

10:00-15:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/5

03:05-06:20

1 stop28h 15m

$437

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 2/5

18:14-07:20

1 stop12h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 10/5

20:05-11:45

1 stop16h 40m

$439

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 14/6

12:25-17:25

Nonstop4h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/6

11:20-15:15

Nonstop4h 55m

$520

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 28/5

07:55-18:45

1 stop9h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 30/5

03:05-15:25

1 stop13h 20m

$560

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 2/5

16:36-08:00

2 stops14h 24m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 10/5

11:25-17:45

1 stop7h 20m

$572

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 13/7

12:25-17:25

Nonstop4h 00m

$280

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 13/8

07:55-18:45

1 stop9h 50m

$298

SantiagoRio de Janeiro

SCL - GIG

SCLGIG

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 26/4

23:55-06:20

1 stop29h 25m

$1,137

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Deals found on 11/4

Best time to book a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCL to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

When flying from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 12 April 2025.

The most flights from SCL to GIG are scheduled on a Friday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Monte,Feb 2025

MIA - BSB

Because of the INCREDIBLY long time to get our checked baggage, gol would not let us board our connecting flight even though we arrived at the luggage check in counter over 30 minutes before take off. We were stranded in Brasilia for two days before a flight to cruzeiro do sol was available

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Monte,Feb 2025

MIA - BSB

Because of the INCREDIBLY long time to get our checked baggage, gol would not let us board our connecting flight even though we arrived at the luggage check in counter over 30 minutes before take off. We were stranded in Brasilia for two days before a flight to cruzeiro do sol was available

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Monte,Feb 2025

MIA - BSB

Because of the INCREDIBLY long time to get our checked baggage, gol would not let us board our connecting flight even though we arrived at the luggage check in counter over 30 minutes before take off. We were stranded in Brasilia for two days before a flight to cruzeiro do sol was available

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Crew

8.1

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Monte,Feb 2025

MIA - BSB

Because of the INCREDIBLY long time to get our checked baggage, gol would not let us board our connecting flight even though we arrived at the luggage check in counter over 30 minutes before take off. We were stranded in Brasilia for two days before a flight to cruzeiro do sol was available

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Located just 13.6 km from the city centre, Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Santiago. Booking flights from Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 0 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $386, JetSMART will fly you from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to JetSMART, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Sky Airline and GOL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $520 and $548, respectively. JetSMART is currently priced 4% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sky Airline, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $280. However, be on the lookout for offers from GOL and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport consider choosing Qantas Airways(82%), Delta(82%) or LATAM Airlines(80%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $420 for a flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $259 while the most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl) is currently priced at $757.

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

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

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

    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–Galeão Intl.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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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