Melbourne to Santiago (MEL–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MEL–SCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Chile leads the route. The flight covers 7,019 miles in approximately 12h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: CX, JL, MH, QF | 6 | 789 | 12h35 | – | – | CX, JL, MH, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · SCL: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 4:00 AM in Santiago.
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
MEL–SCL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to SCL
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to SCL is about 12 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,019 miles (11,296 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Auckland and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.