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$955 Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Santiago departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Santiago (MEL-SCL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Santiago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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17:00 - 13:50MEL-SCL
34h 50m2 stops
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
$1,793
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
12:00 - 10:45MEL-SCL
12h 45mdirect
00:40 - 15:05SCL-MEL
24h 25m1 stop
$1,804LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
12:00 - 10:45MEL-SCL
12h 45mdirect
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
$1,822LATAM Airlines
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
12:00 - 10:45MEL-SCL
12h 45mdirect
00:40 - 22:35SCL-MEL
31h 55m2 stops
$1,824LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
09:25 - 13:50MEL-SCL
18h 25m1 stop
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
$1,836LATAM Airlines
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
09:25 - 13:50MEL-SCL
18h 25m1 stop
00:40 - 20:05SCL-MEL
29h 25m2 stops
$1,842LATAM Airlines
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
09:25 - 14:00MEL-SCL
18h 35m1 stop
00:40 - 13:45SCL-MEL
23h 05m2 stops
$1,868
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Tue, 23 Jul - Tue, 13 Aug
12:00 - 10:45MEL-SCL
12h 45mdirect
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
$2,396Qantas Airways
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Thu, 18 Jul - Tue, 20 Aug
12:00 - 10:45MEL-SCL
12h 45mdirect
13:25 - 21:05SCL-MEL
17h 40m1 stop
$2,434Qantas Airways
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Tue, 16 Jul - Fri, 23 Aug
06:00 - 10:10MEL-SCL
18h 10m1 stop
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
$2,440Qantas Airways
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Sun, 14 Jul - Thu, 22 Aug

Flights from Melbourne to Santiago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Santiago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Santiago?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Santiago on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Santiago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago is May, where tickets cost $2,317 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $3,878 and $3,005 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Santiago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on LATAM Airlines ($955) and Qantas Airways ($2,176). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on LATAM Airlines ($1,804) and Qantas Airways ($2,396).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Santiago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago.
There is just one airline that flies from Melbourne Airport to Santiago direct and that is LATAM Airlines. The best one-way deal found from LATAM Airlines for the route is $1,841.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Santiago per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Santiago, with an average flight time of 12h 45m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 6 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Santiago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Santiago take?

Direct flights take on average 12h 45m to travel the 18,166 km between Melbourne and Santiago.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Santiago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 12:00 and will be landing in Santiago at 10:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Santiago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago jets off at 12:00 and lands at 10:45.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$955
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Santiago

When to book flights from Melbourne to Santiago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Santiago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Santiago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago was $621 for a one-way ticket and $1,166 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Santiago?

    Melbourne airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in Santiago is Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Santiago?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Santiago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Santiago?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Santiago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Santiago?

    You can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Santiago on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Santiago, Qantas Airways or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Santiago are Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,876 and an overall rating of 7.6, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,328 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Santiago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Santiago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Santiago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santiago from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Santiago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Santiago with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Santiago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santiago from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Santiago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,211 or less one-way and $2,287 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tuesday

LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways

LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways

LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways

LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Melbourne

Monday

Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to Santiago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Santiago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Santiago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1004 reviews
7.5entertainment
7.1food
7.8boarding
7.4comfort
8.3crew
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Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

2.0 MediocreSam, Apr 2024SYD - MEL
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Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

TAM is a real disappointment. We had to jump on a crowded bus for a 6am flight - although there were at least 15 available fingers that could have been used by our plane. Then, we were placed on row 30 - the last row of the plane, despite having purchased the tickets a long time ago and being TAM gold plus members. Note: worse seats on the plane. Great way of rewarding your frequent flyers TAM ! I now remember why I stoped flying internationally with TAM and moved to American, United, Swiss, Lufthansa and BA. TAM has no respect for its customers.

I do not speak Spanish or read in Spanish When asking for help, people were hard to find they spoke quickly and pointed a lot directions for where to go and what to do we’re unclear. Which made my traveling uneasy.

I do not read or speak in Spanish. Only English. When asking for help, the people spoke quickly in English and pointed a lot. I wish they would’ve spoken a little slower for me to understand. There was much confusion and hurried in their message and I was unclear as to where to go

It’s been some time since I saw the plane and the cabin that old and worn out.

I loved how polite the crew was even though some of them wasn't the best with English that they still done everything they could to help me with my needs food was amazing

Terrible They charged me 157$ for excess baggage even though my bags were within the normally accepted limits Flight was late. Service was poor. The snacks were really bad

We had 2 delayed LATAM flights in our trip. We were only given one coffee for 5 hours delay. Also when we were boarding the crew wanted to charge us for our allowed carry on luggage. I got a bit angry and they finally didn’t charge anything. Not flying with LATAM again.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Cons: "My seat wasn’t clean. Dirt was visible. We used Clorox wipes to clean it before sitting down. If someone had previously sat there with an illness, we would certainly be at risk. Very disappointing to see during Covid-19 outbreak."
Pros: "Crew was helpful, worked to make the passengers feel comfortable."
Cons: "The connection didn’t allow for enough time so I missed my connecting flight. LATAM doesn’t recognize PreCheck, even though US airports do offer that but without the printout boarding pass passengers can’t take advantage of the shorter lines. LATAM also charged for both flights to check baggage instead of charging once for the whole trip."

Terrible. 2 hour delay. Sat on the tarmac. Missed my connecting flight. Had to ARGUE with Customer service to get a hotel and food. Terrible experience with my loyal carrier

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Your app is impossible to use. I couldn't load it. Then i couldn't open it. When i finally got both those things done -with much help -then i couldn't open the app to install a credit card. The upshot was 4 flights without access to food or drink. When i first tried to download united app some company called starlier opened instead and i would up signing up for some 49 dollar a month music service which i still have not been able to cancel.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

The overall ambiance was good. Seating ain the last row not so pleasant.

Great crew, friendly. Found the trip long just sitting with no onboard entertainment

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Flight crew and pilots did great. Flight way delayed due to a part needing replacement. Based on what the pilot indicated- the maintenance crew could’ve resolved this more efficiently than replacing whole part- and taken less time

Please please take consideration when setting cabin temperature. The vents were not functional and it was over 70 degrees in the cabin during the winter months when most people are used to much cooler indoor temperatures. I was down to my white t-shirt and the sweat pants I wore from Auckland to San Francisco and was sweating profusely and there was NO VENT!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Santiago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/9Thu
directLATAM Airlines
12h 45mMEL-SCL
$955
24/8Sat
directLATAM Airlines
12h 45mMEL-SCL
$981
24/8Sat
directLATAM Airlines
12h 45mMEL-SCL
$984
5/9Thu
2 stops
31h 00mMEL-SCL
$992
5/9Thu
1 stopLATAM Airlines
21h 00mMEL-SCL
$1,015
30/9Mon
2 stops
32h 00mMEL-SCL
$1,021
11/7Thu
directLATAM Airlines
12h 45mMEL-SCL
$1,024
13/7Sat
directQantas Airways
12h 45mMEL-SCL
$2,176
12/7Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
16h 25mMEL-SCL
$2,254
6/6Thu
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
47h 30mMEL-SCL
$11,664

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Melbourne - Santiago Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Santiago (SCL)Chile

Return flight deals:

Santiago - Melbourne

Cabin classes:

$5,848
$4,816
$1,994

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