Cheap flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport from $1,392

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — MEL
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Melbourne are usually found in July or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Santiago to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,133

One-way from

$1,392

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,295

Good round-trip deal

$2,298 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 13/2-8/3
  • Nonstop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Santiago to Melbourne
8/3
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Santiago to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($382 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Melbourne.

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Cheapest flights from Santiago to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.

Mon 1/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Wed 31/1212:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,138
Mon 1/1213:00SCL - MEL
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 4/307:25MEL - SCL
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$2,206
Mon 8/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 24/112:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,210
Mon 8/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 22/112:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,216
Wed 26/1113:00SCL - MEL
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 7/106:30MEL - SCL
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$2,220
Thu 11/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 22/112:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,225
Mon 1/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1218:55MEL - SCL
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,229
Sun 7/1201:30SCL - MEL
1 stop20h 10mLATAM Airlines
Thu 22/112:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,263
Wed 5/1101:30SCL - MEL
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Tue 27/112:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/10$2,264

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Santiago

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 30/11

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

08:15-10:55

1 stop16h 40m

$2,272

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 21/12

01:30-23:35

1 stop32h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

18:20-10:00

1 stop29h 40m

$2,438

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 12/3

13:15-23:35

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

08:00-10:55

1 stop16h 55m

$2,497

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 21/11

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

07:45-10:55

1 stop17h 10m

$2,648

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 15/3

13:15-07:50

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

08:00-10:45

1 stop16h 45m

$2,691

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 30/11

13:15-07:50

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 1/1

09:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

$2,721

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 1/3

13:15-21:05

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

21:30-10:45

2 stops27h 15m

$2,752

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/3

13:00-22:50

1 stop19h 50m

$1,444

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 30/11

01:30-22:50

2 stops31h 20m

$1,509

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 18/3

13:15-08:20

2 stops29h 05m

$1,524

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Best time to book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Santiago to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,338). Flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCL to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Santiago to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

When flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways from Santiago to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santiago to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santiago to Melbourne?

    Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL), located 13.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santiago to Melbourne. 2 airlines have flights from Arturo Merino Benitez to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from Santiago to Melbourne Airport will take you 14h 15m. Santiago and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 11288 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($1,693), and LATAM Airlines ($1,722) offers the cheapest pricing from Santiago to Melbourne Airport. Qantas Airways is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santiago to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Santiago to Melbourne Airport on time: Japan Airlines (81%), Qantas Airways (81%), LATAM Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport is generally $2,469, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,629. When looking at the most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $2,206 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santiago to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santiago to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santiago to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santiago to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santiago to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santiago to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,338). Flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santiago to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,693Average$2,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,722Average$2,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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