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Flight deals from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 18,972. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Santiago.R 14,204 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,204, select.
Santiago.R 14,232 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,232, select.
Santiago.R 14,240 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,240, select.
Santiago.R 14,300 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,300, select.
Santiago.R 14,397 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,397, select.
Santiago.R 14,510 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,510, select.
Santiago.R 14,797 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,797, select.
Santiago.R 14,840 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,840, select.
Santiago.R 14,878 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,878, select.
Santiago.R 14,883 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,883, select.
Santiago.R 14,883 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,883, select.
Santiago.R 14,912 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,912, select.
Santiago.R 14,948 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,948, select.
Santiago.R 17,673 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 May.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 17,673, select.
Santiago.R 17,754 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jul.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 11 Jul, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 17,754, select.
Santiago.R 21,227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 21,227, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 14,883
Aug
from R 14,232
Sep
from R 14,797
Oct
from R 14,204
Nov
from R 14,300
Dec
from R 14,840
Jan
from R 14,240
Feb
from R 14,510
Mar
from R 14,912
Apr
from R 14,878
May
from R 17,673
Jun
from R 14,948

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14km from central Santiago
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Melbourne to Santiago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 14,204
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time12 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week40

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is R 18,469. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Qantas fly direct from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
As of July 2026, there are 40 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport on Monday, 31 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santiago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is LATAM Airlines .

Travelling from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) leaving from here.

  • The average length of a direct Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight is 13 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago.

  • The most popular route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL). You can choose from 6 direct services every week. LATAM Airlines operates a 12pm departure between MEL and SCL.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to SCL.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Fly without interruptions from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) are available from here.

  • You can travel on a direct flight from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport with LATAM Airlines. This top carrier offers services from MEL.

  • The preferred choice for passengers flying between MEL and SCL is LATAM Airlines.

  • LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 76.92% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to SCL even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

  • MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • 63% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Schedule a stopover during your journey at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) leaving Avalon Airport.

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to SCL flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.

  • 76% of flights taking off from Avalon Airport meet their expected arrival time.

About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)

Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago

  • From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, central Santiago is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)

  • R 14,204 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Return flights start at R 18,469. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to SCL.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to SCL.

  • Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL), while February is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Santiago based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a Melbourne to SCL plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santiago to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).

More about Santiago

  • Start your Santiago trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Fundación Pablo Neruda are major attractions which should be on every Santiago itinerary.

Explore more of Chile

  • Santiago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Chile you should also see. Around 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a visit to Talca will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas.

  • Around 177 kilometres south of Santiago, Curicó is another essential stop in Chile. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell.

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