What percentage of Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 25.8% of flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data is based on flight information collected over a 90-day period. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long does it take to fly from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro?

The typical direct flight from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro has a duration of 4 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of 2934 kilometers. Flights with one stopover typically take longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 25 minutes. This difference in travel time is significant, with direct flights being considerably faster.

Should I set a price alert for Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro flights?

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro are classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a favorable price.

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SCL - Rio de Janeiro
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Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

For cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro, fares typically range from $401–$587, with a median price of $494. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating a dynamic market for flights.

A typical journey from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro takes about 13h 10m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, extending the overall travel time.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro, February stands out with a median fare of $173. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $176, and March presents a median of $183. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for travelers.

Most itineraries from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro are not direct, with only 25.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, travelers can expect a typical journey with 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro are available, connecting flights are more common.

The distance between Santiago de Chile and Rio de Janeiro is 2934 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul trips but shorter than long-haul international journeys.

How much is a round trip from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

Regular price: $282 - $1,042

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro is typically between $282 and $1042. The current lowest deal is $228 with B&H Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 10.

now $228

Low $282

High $1,042

The cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest month to fly from SCL to RIO is February, with a median price of $173. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $536. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $173

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $536

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

B&H Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Sky Airline

$394

$278

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (RRJ)

Sky Airline

$561

$373

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

B&H Airlines

$286

$237

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

B&H Airlines

$328

$243

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

B&H Airlines

$320

$234

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

B&H Airlines

$332

$238

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

4 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 15

$518 → $330

36%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$561 → $373

34%

5 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 16

$517 → $348

33%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$394 → $278

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile - Rio de Janeiro route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro are currently below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro, with a median price of $173.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 13h 10m

The typical flight duration from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro is 13h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines offers direct flights

B&H Airlines is one airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro appear frequently.

Santiago de Chile main airports to depart from

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL)

Cheapest

SCL is a great choice for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Rio de Janeiro main airports to arrive at

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Cheapest

Galeão International Airport is a good option for flights from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro.

📍 ~10 km from Rio de Janeiro city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Airports nearby Rio de Janeiro used as alternative

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

This airport is Brazil's primary international gateway, offering an extensive route network and high flight frequency.

📍 ~340 km from destination city (requires separate flight or 5-6 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$224

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rio de Janeiro

Historically, the best prices for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro are found within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $333. Prices tend to increase as the departure date gets further away, reaching an average of $505 for bookings made 28-59 days out. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance are typically more expensive, averaging $475. This trend suggests that last-minute booking can be advantageous for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro was considered to be $401 or less. The median price observed for this route was $494. Fares above $587 were typically among the higher-priced options. This threshold is based on pricing data over a 90-day period.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro, with a median price of $173. April also offered low prices, with a median of $176. March followed closely with a median price of $183. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $494 for this route.

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Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro: Overview

Insights for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

How much is a round trip from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

Regular price: $282 - $1,042

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro is typically between $282 and $1042. The current lowest deal is $228 with B&H Airlines for travel from Sep 5-Sep 10.

now $228

Low $282

High $1,042

The cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

February

Cheapest

Flights from $173

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $536

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

B&H Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Sky Airline

$394

$278

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (RRJ)

Sky Airline

$561

$373

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

B&H Airlines

$286

$237

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

B&H Airlines

$328

$243

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

B&H Airlines

$320

$234

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Rio de Janeiro

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

B&H Airlines

$332

$238

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro

4 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 15

$518 → $330

36%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$561 → $373

34%

5 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 16

$517 → $348

33%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$394 → $278

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Santiago de Chile to Rio de Janeiro