Melbourne to Santiago (MEL–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CX Cathay Pacific
789
12:30 PM
AEDT T2
11:10 AM
-03
12h 40m
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LA LATAM
789
12:30 PM
AEDT T2
11:10 AM
-03
12h 40m
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LA LATAM
789
1:20 AM
-03 T2
5:25 AM+1
AEDT
14h 5m
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Melbourne to Santiago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 7,019 mi 12h 40m nonstop -14h behind 4 1-stop hubs

MEL–SCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 7,019 miles in approximately 12h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 7 789 12h40 – Oneworld –
LA LATAM Airlines 7 789 12h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CX, LA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: LA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to SCL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
AKL ~22h 10m DFW ~28h 55m SYD ~29h 58m LAX ~33h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-14h
Santiago is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEDT · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 4:00 AM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
7,019 mi / 11,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 40m.
Getting to MEL

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.

Facts

MEL–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance7,019 mi / 11,296 km
Flight time12h 40m
Time difference-14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take approximately 12h 40m. The route covers 7,019 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MEL to SCL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL, DFW, SYD and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from SCL to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to SCL

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEL to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to SCL ranges from 12 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,019 miles (11,296 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.