Travelling from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Santiago and Rio de Janeiro are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from SCL to GIG start from 03:40 — the first with Sky Airline. The last departure is at 19:53 with LATAM Airlines. In total, there are 46 weekly Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SCL to GIG flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, so getting to Rio de Janeiro (and then discovering more of Brazil!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Sky Airline ranks as the top on-time carrier for SCL to GIG flights, with 92.31% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SCL and GIG include:
Bogota Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
Montevideo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Right now, R 1,667 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,239. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCL to GIG.
The cheapest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SCL land on schedule 84% of the time.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SCL:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Book a hotel close to GIG if you're on a late Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Rio de Janeiro. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to GIG in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading attractions. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
