Santiago to Rio De Janeiro (SCL–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SCL–GIG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile, JetSMART and SKY Airline lead the route. The flight covers 1,823 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: QF | 19 | 320 | 2h57-5h | – | – | QF |
| JA JetSMART | 12 | 320, 321 | 2h30-5h08 | – | – | – |
| H2 SKY Airline | 11 | 32N, 32Q | 2h50-5h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rio De Janeiro from Santiago
| Metric | SCL→GIG | MDZ→GIG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SCL | – | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
SCL: -04 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 7:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
SCL–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SCL to GIG
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from SKY Airline, JetSMART and LATAM Chile. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SCL to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SCL to GIG ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,823 miles (2,934 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VCP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mendoza (MDZ).