Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile takes around 4.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile is 2937 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, JetSMART.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto, Curitiba.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Santiago de Chile?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santiago de Chile and Buenos Aires, London, Calama, Lima, Mendoza, São Paulo, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Easter Island, Montevideo, Puerto Montt, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Birmingham, Córdoba, Mexico City, Bogotá, El Calafate, Cusco.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont.

Question 7

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Question 8

What airports are near Santiago de Chile?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Santiago de Chile is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International. It is also served by Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile with LATAM Airlines, Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Sky Airline, JetSMART.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International

Question 13

How many airports are there near Santiago de Chile?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Santiago de Chile. The main one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International and other nearby airports include Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Santiago de Chile, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Santiago de Chile, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£72
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£154
Cheapest round-trip	£151
Average round-trip	£177
Nonstop flights in October	£75 – £537

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Línea 1	30-40 min	CLP 830 (~USD 0.90); standard metro fare	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Centropuerto Bus	30-50 min	$1,900; CLP 1,900 (~USD 2); to Pajaritos metro station	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	connecting to metro
Turbus Airport Bus	40-60 min	$2,500 – $3,500; CLP 2,500–3,500 (~USD 2.70–3.80); to Terminal Alameda	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to bus terminal
Official Airport Taxi	25-45 min	$20,000 – $30,000; CLP 20,000–30,000 (~USD 22–33); fixed rate to center	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Cabify	25-45 min	$15,000 – $25,000; CLP 15,000–25,000 (~USD 16–27); varies with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	25-45 min	$25,000 – $45,000; CLP 25,000–45,000 (~USD 27–49); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	25-50 min	$25,000 – $60,000; CLP 25,000–60,000 (~USD 27–65) per day	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
LATAM Airlines	---	---	4	4	4	4	4
JetSMART	---	---	2	2	2	2	2
Sky Airline	---	---	1	1	2	2	1
Weekly flights: 37 total	Daily flights: 5.29 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
LATAM Airlines	2	4	4	4	4	4	4
JetSMART	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Sky Airline	1	1	1	2	2	2	1
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
LATAM Airlines	3	4	4	4	4	4	3
JetSMART	2	2	2	3	3	2	2
Sky Airline	1	1	1	1	---	2	1
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
Sky Airline	SKU	H2	Yes
JetSMART	JAT	JA	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	25°C	15°C
February	25°C	15°C
March	23°C	14°C
April	20°C	11°C
May	16°C	7°C
June	13°C	4°C
July	12°C	3°C
August	14°C	4°C
September	16°C	6°C
October	18°C	8°C
November	21°C	11°C
December	23°C	13°C

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