Traveling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Santiago and Rio De Janeiro share the same timezone, UTC-3.
You can choose from 60 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights. The 03:45 departure with Sky Airline is the earliest you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your SCL to GIG flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Rio De Janeiro (and then other destinations in Brazil) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
Most travelers choose to fly with Condor on this route.
With a reliable 87.94% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time performance for SCL to GIG flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SCL and GIG include:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Carrasco International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is $125. A return plane ticket is currently $236. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCL to GIG.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SCL to GIG.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SCL land at their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometers from central Santiago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SCL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Reserve a hotel near GIG if you're on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to the center of Rio De Janeiro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
When booking your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to GIG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometers away to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometers north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
