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Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Santiago flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Melbourne Airport and Santiago.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $2,107 return and stopover options via Auckland Intl (AKL) at $2,070.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $126–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago most commonly connect through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 1% of one-stop connections

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Melbourne Airport to Santiago route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $2,001 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,188, a difference of $187. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Santiago route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 55 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Santiago flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Santiago:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 00:45
• Latest: departs at 13:00 and lands at 01:45.

The flight takes about 12h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of $2,106. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago takes 12h 45m, covering 18,166 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Santiago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,436, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Melbourne Airport to Santiago flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 18m, compared to 24h 28m via Auckland Intl (AKL) and 34h 42m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Santiago is 13 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Chile Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Lucano
• United Rent-A-Car
• Rosselot
• FlexWays
• Alamo

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago range from $1,795 to $2,517, with an average of $2,106 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,795 counts as a good deal.