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Among airlines operating Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• 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.

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

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).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $303 return via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE), compared with $408 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) – 4% of one-stop connections

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 4% on the Santiago to Rio de Janeiro route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $394 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $407, a difference of $14. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 14%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 04:35 and lands at 08:45
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 22:10.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of $402. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro takes 4h 10m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $301 to $1,944. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $189, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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: 90% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 47m, compared to 7h 35m via Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) and 8h 24m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

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
· Avis
· MOVIDA
· Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around $14:

· FOCO
· MOVIDA
· Avis
· Budget
· Localiza

Return flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro range from $337 to $469, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $337 counts as a good deal.