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Cheapest time to fly from Santiago to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration14 h and 15 mFlights between Santiago and Melbourne take, on average, 14 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£629Cheapest price for a flight between Santiago and Melbourne found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportArturo Merino Benítez International AirportWhen flying from Santiago to Melbourne

Destination airportsMelbourne AirportWhen travelling from Santiago to Melbourne

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Santiago to Melbourne

Airlines flying this routeQantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Santiago to Melbourne

One-way average Price£1294The average price for a flight Santiago - Melbourne at Opodo is £1294, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJanuaryAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Melbourne when departing from Santiago

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Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 7,007 mi

Santiago airports

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Santiago to Melbourne flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Santiago to Melbourne (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £629, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Santiago to Melbourne takes roughly 16 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Santiago–Melbourne route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
Arrival airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Melbourne

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Melbourne, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: February
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Santiago to Melbourne

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Santiago to Melbourne:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Melbourne. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Santiago to Melbourne

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Santiago to Melbourne?

When you fly from Santiago to Melbourne the average price is £1294. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Santiago to Melbourne at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Santiago to Melbourne is 629 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne?

The most popular months to book a flight from Santiago to Melbourne are February, March and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Santiago to Melbourne?

The best time of the year to go to Melbourne when flying from Santiago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Melbourne from Santiago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Santiago - Melbourne.

How long does the flight take to go from Santiago to Melbourne?

The total flight time between Santiago and Melbourne is of around 14 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,006.78 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Santiago?

While in Santiago temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Melbourne can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 10º ºC average in Santiago.

Which airports have flights between Santiago and Melbourne?

The main airport route flying between Santiago and Melbourne is: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Melbourne Airport(MEL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Santiago to Melbourne?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Santiago to Melbourne are:

LATAM Airlines.

LATAM Airlines

American Airlines

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