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$778+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Santiago (SCL)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SCL
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sat 7/19
Sat 7/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Santiago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Santiago (SCL). 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 July 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,232
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$778
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,398

Good round-trip deal

$1,435 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,087 or less
From Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($372 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Santiago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Santiago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 14, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/209:25 amMEL - SCL
1 stop18h 40mLATAM Airlines
Thu 8/2812:45 amSCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,232
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/69:25 amMEL - SCL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/191:45 amSCL - MEL
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$1,333
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1612:00 pmMEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 8/912:45 amSCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/14$1,517
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1611:45 pmMEL - SCL
2 stops44h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/1010:55 pmSCL - MEL
2 stops57h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/13$1,572

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Santiago 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Santiago that are best for you.

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Santiago

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MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 8/20

9:25 am-2:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 8/28

12:45 am-5:15 am

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,232

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 8/6

9:25 am-2:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 8/19

1:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,333

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 8/18

12:00 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop12h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 8/21

12:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,568

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 10/22

12:45 am-2:25 pm

3 stops51h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 11/13

11:55 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops57h 05m

$1,585

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$778

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 11/19

12:45 am-6:55 am

2 stops44h 10m

$932

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 7/30

12:00 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop12h 50m

$976

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Deals found on 7/13

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Santiago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santiago from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Santiago. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago, you should look to book at least 45 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Santiago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Santiago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santiago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santiago. 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 Santiago. Reviews last updated July 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,808 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Santiago. 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 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 1 inbound flight from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    LATAM Airlines, at $1,232, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Santiago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific. LATAM Airlines is priced at 21% 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: LATAM Airlines (92%), Qantas Airways (92%), Cathay Pacific( 90%).

  • 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 $1,772, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $966. The most popular route (Melbourne - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez), is priced around $2,148.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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 Melbourne to Santiago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Santiago. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,220Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,468Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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