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Cheap flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport from $1,141

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — MEL
27 Apr — 4 May1
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 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 28 March 2026.

Wed 6/501:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 20/508:15
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,813
Mon 11/501:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 19/508:00
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,819
Fri 26/613:10
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop20h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sun 2/808:00
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,852
Mon 11/512:15
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 18/507:45
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,908

Find 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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,813

One-way from

$1,141

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,082

Good round-trip deal

$1,971 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,129 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 6/5-20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • Santiago to Melbourne
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LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 14h 35m total
  • Santiago to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 12/5

13:10-07:50

2 stops28h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

09:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

$2,454

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 28/8

13:10-07:50

2 stops28h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

07:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

$2,795

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 5/5

00:38-08:15

2 stops65h 37m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

09:30-22:43

2 stops51h 13m

$2,867

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 7/5

11:17-07:30

2 stops54h 13m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

09:30-19:23

2 stops47h 53m

$2,883

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 11/8

01:35-10:00

1 stop18h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

08:15-14:05

2 stops19h 50m

$2,972

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 13/8

00:06-07:30

2 stops41h 24m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

09:30-23:22

2 stops51h 52m

$3,013

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 8/4

13:10-23:35

1 stop20h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

09:15-10:50

1 stop15h 35m

$3,096

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 29/8

22:55-04:55

2 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

15:10-18:15

2 stops40h 05m

$3,456
Fastest return journey

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 2/5

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

$3,459

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 7/5

00:01-07:30

2 stops41h 29m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

10:55-01:50

2 stops52h 55m

$3,484

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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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 81 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 $1,317). Flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,110). 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 28 March 2026.

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 28 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,013 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,013 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,013 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,904 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,013 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 1 outbound flight to Melbourne per day.

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

    Departing from Santiago to Melbourne Airport will take you 28h 40m. Santiago and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 11288 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($1,601), and Qantas Airways ($1,609) offers the cheapest pricing from Santiago to Melbourne Airport. LATAM Airlines 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 (85%), Qantas Airways (85%), Malaysia Airlines (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport is generally $1,751, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,067. When looking at the most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,852 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 $1,317). Flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,110). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santiago to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,601Average$2,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,609Average$2,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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