
Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) to Santiago Intl. Airport (SCL)
- LATAM Airlines Group
LATAM Airlines Group
- B & H Airlines
B & H Airlines
- Sky Airlines
Sky Airlines
- Aerolineas Argentinas
Aerolineas Argentinas
- Avianca
Avianca
- United
United
- GOL Linhas Aereas S.A.
GOL Linhas Aereas S.A.
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (GIG-SCL)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $102 for one-way flights and $218 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.










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Origin airport | Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. |
Destination airport | Arturo Merino Benitez |
Airlines serving | Aerolineas Argentinas, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Jetsmart SPA, LATAM Airlines Group, SKY AIRLINE |
Roundtrip price | $218 |
Distance | 1823 mi |
Average flight time | 3 hours 53 mins |
Rio de Janeiro to Santiago Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $102 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Rio de Janeiro to Santiago flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Rio de Janeiro to Santiago airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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