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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Santiago flights typically cost between $2,183 and $2,638 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,737 on Multiple Airlines (18 Nov-25 Nov). Find deals

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 12m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Santiago flights typically cost between $2,183 and $2,638 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,737 on Multiple Airlines (18 Nov-25 Nov). Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 50m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

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Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $3,128. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

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Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 97% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Santiago on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

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A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago can take about 12h 40m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,793. Airlines will cover a distance of 11288 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago round-trip from $1,724. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,773, and Cathay Pacific, from $2,300. LATAM Airlines is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago (average of $1,287). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,225). 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.

Question 10

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Santiago flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santiago ranges from 0.0 - 70.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Santiago when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santiago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

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While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago is generally $4,007, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,202. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez), you can expect to pay $1,685 for that flight.

Question 14

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Santiago are LATAM Airlines (89%), Qantas Airways (88%) and Cathay Pacific (81%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

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Before booking your flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago, check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific or LATAM Airlines.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

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Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santiago.

Question 17

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago, book at least 46 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 36% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,095 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,393.

Question 18

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Santiago. Flights to Santiago from Melbourne Airport in May are about $2,382 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $1,533.

Question 19

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Santiago at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 20

What airport do you fly into for flights to Santiago from Melbourne?

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Located just 13.6 km from the city centre, Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Santiago from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Santiago?

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Santiago?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Santiago from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Santiago?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Santiago from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Santiago with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to Santiago flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Santiago become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Melbourne to Santiago on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$1,737
One-way from	$1,238
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,037
Good round-trip deal	$2,125 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,369 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$1,724	Average$2,189	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,773	Average$2,573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$2,300	Average$2,572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$2,519	Average$3,011	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago from $1,238

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez are usually found in May or August, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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