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$1,278 Find cheap flights from Santiago to Melbourne

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Cheap flight deals from Santiago to Melbourne (SCL-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santiago to Melbourne 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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00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
07:30 - 13:50MEL-SCL
20h 20m2 stops
$1,935
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Thu, 30 May - Sat, 8 Jun
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
20:15 - 14:00MEL-SCL
31h 45m2 stops
$1,938
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Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 13 Jul
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
09:25 - 13:50MEL-SCL
18h 25m1 stop
$1,954LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 30 May - Sat, 8 Jun
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
07:30 - 14:00MEL-SCL
20h 30m2 stops
$1,960
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Tue, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jul
00:40 - 13:45SCL-MEL
23h 05m2 stops
12:00 - 10:45MEL-SCL
12h 45mdirect
$1,979
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Wed, 5 Jun - Thu, 8 Aug
00:40 - 15:05SCL-MEL
24h 25m2 stops
12:00 - 10:45MEL-SCL
12h 45mdirect
$1,989LATAM Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 28 May
00:55 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 45mdirect
23:55 - 14:00MEL-SCL
28h 05m1 stop
$2,000
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Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 13 Jul
00:40 - 15:05SCL-MEL
24h 25m2 stops
07:30 - 13:50MEL-SCL
20h 20m2 stops
$2,006
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Thu, 30 May - Sat, 8 Jun
00:40 - 13:05SCL-MEL
22h 25m2 stops
20:50 - 14:00MEL-SCL
31h 10m2 stops
$2,007
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Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 13 Jul
00:40 - 07:35SCL-MEL
40h 55m2 stops
23:55 - 14:00MEL-SCL
28h 05m1 stop
$2,012
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Wed, 5 Jun - Thu, 8 Aug

Flights from Santiago to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santiago to Melbourne 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 Santiago to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Santiago, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport, 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 Santiago to Melbourne Airport is September, where tickets cost $2,200 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is $3,721 and $3,160 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport, 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 Santiago to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Santiago and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Santiago to Melbourne Airport direct and that is LATAM Airlines. The best one-way deal found from LATAM Airlines for the route is $1,683.

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

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Santiago and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 14h 45m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. 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 Santiago and Melbourne Airport?

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 Santiago to Melbourne take?

The average direct flight takes 14h 45m, covering a distance of 18,166 km.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Santiago at 00:55 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 05:40.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport jets off at 00:55 and lands at 05:40.

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Low season

July

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$1,278
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Santiago to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santiago to Melbourne 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 Santiago to Melbourne flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport was $843 for a one-way ticket and $1,276 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santiago to Melbourne?

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

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Santiago to Melbourne on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santiago to Melbourne are Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,763 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 $2,284 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Santiago to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Santiago 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 Santiago to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Santiago with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Santiago 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 Santiago to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,512 or less one-way and $2,294 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines, +2 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Santiago to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santiago to Melbourne. 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 Santiago to Melbourne? 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 983 reviews
8.3Crew
7.8Boarding
7.1Food
7.5Entertainment
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

2.0 MediocreSimon, May 2024MEL - SYD
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Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

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.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

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.

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

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

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

Flight was great Customer service was questionable until we found someone at checkin to help us. One young lady took all our passports disappeared for 15 minutes, came back with nothing done, handed to someone else and left for lunch. Very complacent. Baggage was very expensive until we went to the service counter and a separate person helped us. Even with platinum status they wouldn’t allow free bags. We will continue to fly Delta as our preferred carrier but will avoid checking in with Latam. Dr. Armand Radke

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

Flight from Lima to São Paulo didn’t have USB plug to charge the cellphone.

Very unprofessional staff in the checking and boarding. There was no space for my carry-on bag, which is understandable for a full flight. However, the rudeness in answering my questions about my bag were unnecessary. Shaming and threatening a passenger to be left behind was something I had never experienced (I am 57 years old and a Skymiles member) before. At a minimum, the boarding staff (Krystal Mejia and her manager Dee) should undergo further training on cultural sensitivity and professional skills on speaking with passengers. Krystal, just because I have dark hair and “look Latina” does not mean I can speak Spanish. Your assumption and threatening words until the very ending of my boarding (door of the airplane) were not only unnecessary and stressful but something that a passenger should not experience before boarding.

Pros: "The seat was comfort, good attention, flight on timing 😇"
Cons: "In several times the plane went down and up, and I think the pilot had no experience or it was the first time flying"
Cons: "The flight was full and all seats were taken. It means it was impossible to maintain the required and necessary social distancing."
Cons: "I needed to change my ticket and Kayak had another agency issue the ticket. Kayak does not change tickets and the third party and the airline said only Kayak could make the change. Having to purchase a whole new ticket from the airline, save the money and frustration and avoid Kayak and just book directly with the airline. The ticket would have and should have been changed with no fees. $325 lesson learned."

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

No in flight entertainment, gate employees were very quick and impatient, plane was uncomfortable

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Got automatically assigned a middle seat, unless I fork out extra money for seat assigment.

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.

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Another late flight from United. We never got the exact reason why. When we got on the plane, the staff seemed to spend a very long time just milling around in the front of the plane. I also never figured out why the door to the cockpit was open for so long prior to leaving. All in all just a poor performance again from United. There is a reason we did not choose United for the international legs of this recent trip, overall dissatisfaction.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santiago to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/6Tue
directLATAM Airlines
14h 45mSCL-MEL
$1,278
16/6Sun
directLATAM Airlines
14h 45mSCL-MEL
$1,381
13/8Tue
1 stop
22h 10mSCL-MEL
$1,390
8/6Sat
1 stop
22h 25mSCL-MEL
$1,481
12/5Sun
directQantas Airways
14h 45mSCL-MEL
$1,812
22/8Thu
2 stopsIberia
59h 40mSCL-MEL
$1,988
2/6Sun
directQantas Airways
14h 45mSCL-MEL
$2,015
21/10Mon
2 stopsIberia
39h 45mSCL-MEL
$2,027
31/10Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
40h 50mSCL-MEL
$2,065
31/10Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
44h 10mSCL-MEL
$2,073

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Last minute flights from Santiago to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santiago to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
directLATAM Airlines
14h 45mSCL-MEL
23/5Thu
directLATAM Airlines
12h 45mMEL-SCL
$1,919
5/5Sun
directLATAM Airlines
14h 45mSCL-MEL
21/5Tue
directLATAM Airlines
12h 45mMEL-SCL
$1,951
5/5Sun
directLATAM Airlines
14h 45mSCL-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
18h 25mMEL-SCL
$1,980
5/5Sun
directLATAM Airlines
14h 45mSCL-MEL
21/5Tue
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
18h 25mMEL-SCL
$1,997
5/5Sun
direct
14h 45mSCL-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stop
30h 50mMEL-SCL
$2,065
5/5Sun
multi-stop
31h 30mSCL-MEL
21/5Tue
multi-stop
20h 05mMEL-SCL
$2,129
6/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
41h 50mSCL-MEL
21/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
47h 35mMEL-SCL
$3,031
6/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
65h 30mSCL-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
47h 35mMEL-SCL
$3,049
6/5Mon
multi-stopKLM
55h 35mSCL-MEL
21/5Tue
multi-stopKLM
56h 35mMEL-SCL
$5,893
6/5Mon
multi-stopKLM
55h 35mSCL-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
54h 30mMEL-SCL
$6,309

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Santiago - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Santiago (SCL)Chile

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Santiago

Cabin classes:

$2,118