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Cheap flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport from $1,694

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — MEL
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Melbourne are usually found in July or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,694

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,961

Good round-trip deal

$2,116 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,797 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/8-1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Santiago to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($514 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 2 July 2025.

Sat 16/800:45SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 30mLATAM Airlines
Mon 1/912:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,694
Thu 14/800:45SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/817:30MEL - SCL
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,791
Mon 28/700:45SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 5/807:30MEL - SCL
1 stop16h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/6$1,907

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Santiago to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santiago

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 16/8

00:45-05:15

Nonstop14h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

12:00-10:50

Nonstop12h 50m

$1,694

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 14/8

00:45-05:15

Nonstop14h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

17:30-14:05

2 stops34h 35m

$1,791

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 28/7

00:45-05:15

Nonstop14h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

07:30-10:05

1 stop16h 35m

$1,907

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 23/9

13:35-20:20

1 stop17h 45m

$1,893

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 14/8

00:40-14:35

3 stops23h 55m

$1,930

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Deals found on 30/6

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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 70 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 2 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santiago to Melbourne Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 2% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 2 July 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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

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.

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

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($1,694), and Qantas Airways ($1,907) offers the cheapest pricing from Santiago to Melbourne Airport. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 25% 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 (84%), Qantas Airways (84%), LATAM Airlines (82%).

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

    While on average a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport is generally $2,059, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,656. When looking at the most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,920 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,698Average$2,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,971Average$2,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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