How often are flights from Melbourne to Santiago delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Santiago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Santiago flights?

Over the last year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Santiago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

For as low as $1,509, Qantas Airways can have you in Santiago from Melbourne Airport in 15h 40m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Santiago is about 7014 mi.

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

LATAM Airlines, at $1,209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Santiago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. LATAM Airlines is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Santiago

The most flights from MEL to SCL are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santiago ranges from 0.0 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Santiago when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago? While on average our users pay $1,627, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,133. The most popular route (Melbourne - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez), is priced around $1,432.

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

Before booking your flight to Santiago from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (100%), Malaysia Airlines (100%), Qantas Airways( 86%).

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

For a flight from Melbourne to Santiago, you will be flying into Arturo Merino Benitez. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) is just 8.4 mi from the center of the city. Arturo Merino Benitez is the only Santiago airport and it handles 5 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Santiago?

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jue. 12/251:00 pmMEL - SCL

2 stops57h 50mUnited Airlines

dom. 3/110:45 pmSCL - MEL

2 stops69h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,913

dom. 12/286:00 amMEL - SCL

1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways

dom. 12/281:15 pmSCL - MEL

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9

$1,963

jue. 12/251:00 pmMEL - SCL

2 stops57h 50mUnited Airlines

mié. 1/710:45 pmSCL - MEL

2 stops45h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$2,063

jue. 12/2512:30 pmMEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mQantas Airways

lun. 1/51:15 pmSCL - MEL

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10

$2,079

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mar. 2/39:15 amMEL - SCL

1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways

mar. 3/31:15 pmSCL - MEL

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,509

mar. 2/33:35 pmMEL - SCL

2 stops53h 20mCathay Pacific

mar. 3/311:30 pmSCL - MEL

2 stops47h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/11

$1,631

vie. 3/139:00 amMEL - SCL

1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways

mar. 3/241:15 pmSCL - MEL

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,544

vie. 3/203:35 pmMEL - SCL

2 stops52h 20mCathay Pacific

dom. 4/510:55 pmSCL - MEL

2 stops46h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/11

$1,662

dom. 1/187:15 pmMEL - SCL

1 stop29h 40mQantas Airways

dom. 3/11:15 pmSCL - MEL

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,595

jue. 3/53:35 pmMEL - SCL

2 stops53h 20mCathay Pacific

jue. 3/2610:30 pmSCL - MEL

2 stops66h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/12

$1,663

mié. 2/259:20 amMEL - SCL

1 stop19h 35mQantas Airways

jue. 2/261:15 pmSCL - MEL

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,596

lun. 1/267:45 amMEL - SCL

1 stop17h 10mQantas Airways

lun. 2/21:00 pmSCL - MEL

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,599

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dom. 1/187:35 pmMEL - SCL

1 stop29h 20mQantas Airways

dom. 3/11:15 pmSCL - MEL

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,594

vie. 1/238:40 amMEL - SCL

2 stops60h 15mCathay Pacific

vie. 2/2711:30 pmSCL - MEL

2 stops47h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/10

$1,659

vie. 1/239:15 amMEL - SCL

1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways

vie. 2/271:00 pmSCL - MEL

2 stops31h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,673

sáb. 1/246:30 amMEL - SCL

1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways

vie. 1/301:10 amSCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,561

lun. 1/269:00 amMEL - SCL

1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways

dom. 2/11:10 amSCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/11

$1,562

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mié. 4/1511:45 pmMEL - SCL

2 stops44h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/10

$967

lun. 3/308:15 amMEL - SCL

1 stop16h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,027

mar. 2/1012:45 amMEL - SCL

2 stops44h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/9

$1,178

mié. 2/1112:00 pmMEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9

$1,230

mié. 4/1512:00 pmMEL - SCL

Nonstop13h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/10

$1,233

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$1,363 (LATAM Airlines)
One-way from	$967 (Cathay Pacific)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$2,306
Good round-trip deal	$1,435 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,277 or less

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mar. 2/3

9:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop15h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 3/3

1:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,509

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MEL - SCL

MELSCL

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vie. 3/13

9:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 3/24

1:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,544

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

dom. 1/18

7:15 pm-10:55 am

1 stop29h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

dom. 3/1

1:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,595

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

mié. 2/25

9:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

jue. 2/26

1:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,596

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

lun. 1/26

7:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop17h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

lun. 2/2

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,599

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

mar. 2/3

3:35 pm-6:55 am

2 stops53h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 3/3

11:30 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$1,631

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

vie. 3/20

3:35 pm-5:55 am

2 stops52h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

dom. 4/5

10:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops46h 20m

$1,662

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

jue. 3/5

3:35 pm-6:55 am

2 stops53h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

jue. 3/26

10:30 pm-6:55 am

2 stops66h 25m

$1,663

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

mié. 4/15

11:45 pm-6:00 am

2 stops44h 15m

$967

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

lun. 3/30

8:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop16h 35m

$1,027

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Santiago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Santiago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Santiago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Santiago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Santiago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago, you should look to book at least 26 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 Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago (average of $842). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,577). 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 MEL to SCL?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Santiago at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santiago

See what other customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Santiago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,888 reviews

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!

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,888 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,888 reviews

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!

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,888 reviews

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!

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Santiago from Melbourne?
For a flight from Melbourne to Santiago, you will be flying into Arturo Merino Benitez. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) is just 8.4 mi from the center of the city. Arturo Merino Benitez is the only Santiago airport and it handles 5 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez from Melbourne on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?
For as low as $1,509, Qantas Airways can have you in Santiago from Melbourne Airport in 15h 40m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Santiago is about 7014 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Santiago round-trip?
LATAM Airlines, at $1,209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Santiago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. LATAM Airlines is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?
Before booking your flight to Santiago from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (100%), Malaysia Airlines (100%), Qantas Airways( 86%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago? While on average our users pay $1,627, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,133. The most popular route (Melbourne - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez), is priced around $1,432.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Santiago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Santiago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Santiago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Santiago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Santiago?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago (average of $842). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,577). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$1,209	Average$1,503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,241	Average$1,721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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