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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 04:46 and lands at 08:59
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 22:13.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro takes 4h 13m, covering 4,720 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro range from $351 to $494, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $418 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $384 return via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP), compared with $425 for direct.

JetSMART is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Sky Airline has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights are:

• JetSMART: 93% on time
• Sky Airline: 91% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $389 to $1,308. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $211, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around $15:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around $15:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

Flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Santiago to Rio de Janeiro route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $410 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $17.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Santiago and Rio de Janeiro. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• JetSMART
• Sky Airline
• Iberia

Flying via Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 47m, compared to 7h 52m via Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) and 8h 31m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach and Leme Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.