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Rio de Janeiro.P11,737 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,737, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P12,340 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,340, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P12,906 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,906, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P13,282 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,282, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P13,397 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec, returning Wed, 31 Dec.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,397, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P13,620 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,620, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P13,677 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,677, select.
Rio de Janeiro.P13,714 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with JetSmart.Outbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound direct flight with JetSmart departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,714, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from P15,887
Jul
from P12,340
Aug
from P12,906
Sep
from P13,738
Oct
from P13,677
Nov
from P13,714
Dec
from P13,397
Jan
from P15,647
Feb
from P15,028
Mar
from P13,282
Apr
from P47,872
May
from P51,069

Direct flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Santiago to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP11,737
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week114

Finding cheap flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro is P11,737. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro.
LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru and Qantas fly direct from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro.
As of June 2025, there are 114 flights per week flying from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Rio de Janeiro is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from P11,737.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, JetSmart offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours 50 minutes.

  • Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Santiago (the location of Arturo Merino Benitez Airport).

  • Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most popular route, with 43 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from SCL to GIG is with LATAM Airlines at 19:53. Go for the first departure with Sky Airline at 03:40 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • To avoid rushing for your SCL to Rio De Janeiro flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.

  • You can book a direct Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro ticket. Start your journey at SCL and land at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).

  • You'll have your pick of carriers operating direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Book your seat with one of these:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from SCL to Rio De Janeiro. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)

    • Carrasco International Airport (MVD)

  • SCL is about 13 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near SCL. Whether you have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:

  • Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SCL touch down on schedule 82.58% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Rio De Janeiro

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is P6,229. The cheapest price for a return flight is P11,737. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SCL to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from SCL to Rio De Janeiro couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's main sights.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from SCL to Rio De Janeiro.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Once your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 15 minutes.

  • Following your SCL to Rio De Janeiro flight, settle in at a hotel close to SDU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU can land you a better rate.

Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 32 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro.

  • If you go by public transport, the journey time is around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Reserve a hotel near RRJ and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late SCL to Rio De Janeiro flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these accommodation options offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:

  • No squeezing into small cabs, no hauling bags on public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Check out the range of cars available here at Localiza.

  • Rental providers sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RRJ ahead of your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Plan ahead and your wallet will thank you.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • Visit Rio De Janeiro during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • When booking your Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SCL to Rio De Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio De Janeiro:

  • Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Copacabana Beach.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Rio De Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among the biggest draws.

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