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$951+ Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — MEL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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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 December 18, 2025.

This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:00 amSCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/2712:30 pmMEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:00 pmSCL - MEL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/2712:30 pmMEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:00 amSCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/1012:30 pmMEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,768
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:00 amSCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/107:25 amMEL - SCL
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,790
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:00 amSCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2411:55 pmMEL - SCL
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,975
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:45 pmSCL - MEL
2 stops68h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/411:30 amMEL - SCL
2 stops59h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,976

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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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,492
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$951
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,767

Good round-trip deal

$1,493 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,329 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 2/4

1:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

9:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop15h 40m

$1,664

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 1/30

1:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 2/6

12:30 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop12h 40m

$1,676

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 1/30

1:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 2/22

12:30 pm-11:10 am

Nonstop12h 40m

$1,677

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 2/3

1:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

$1,712

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 2/13

1:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

8:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

$1,768

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 2/9

1:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

$1,791

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 1/23

1:10 am-5:25 am

Nonstop14h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

$1,795

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 2/5

1:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 10/8

9:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops26h 20m

$1,838

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 3/16

1:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,090

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 2/1

12:28 pm-9:30 am

2 stops55h 02m

$1,295

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Compare providers for flights from Santiago to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santiago to Melbourne in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Santiago-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santiago-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santiago-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-Melbourne Airport 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 Santiago-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Santiago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from Santiago to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $879). Flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 December 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santiago to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways from Santiago to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,892 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Juan Carlos,Sep 2025

MVD - SCL

My experience was good but on my way back from LA to Vegas when I was boarding I was pulled to the side and I was asked to show my passport, I ‘am an American Citizen since 2001. I was the only one who was asked, there was no reason for that. Other that it was a good experience.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,892 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,892 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Juan Carlos,Sep 2025

MVD - SCL

My experience was good but on my way back from LA to Vegas when I was boarding I was pulled to the side and I was asked to show my passport, I ‘am an American Citizen since 2001. I was the only one who was asked, there was no reason for that. Other that it was a good experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,892 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Juan Carlos,Sep 2025

MVD - SCL

My experience was good but on my way back from LA to Vegas when I was boarding I was pulled to the side and I was asked to show my passport, I ‘am an American Citizen since 2001. I was the only one who was asked, there was no reason for that. Other that it was a good experience.

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?

    For a flight from Santiago to Melbourne, you will be flying from 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 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on a regular basis.

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

    Qantas Airways can get you from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in just under 17h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Santiago to Melbourne Airport is about 7014 mi.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,199, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santiago to Melbourne Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be LATAM Airlines. Qantas Airways is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Santiago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Malaysia Airlines (91%), LATAM Airlines (77%), Cathay Pacific( 77%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santiago to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay $2,501, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,129. The most popular route (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Melbourne), is priced around $1,713.

  • 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 vacation 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 $879). Flying from Santiago to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,199Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,399Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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