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

• Earliest: departs at 04:01 and lands at 08:15
• Latest: departs at 17:55 and lands at 22:09.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 4h 14m, covering 4,723 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–Galeão Intl Airport range from $350 to $492, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $350 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $417 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 $383 return via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP), compared with $424 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–Galeão Intl Airport 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.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and JetSMART. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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 $388 to $1,237. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $408 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $425, 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–Galeão Intl Airport. 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 28m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

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

Among airlines operating Santiago to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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.