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

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7,019 mi airlines charter/private 30/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LA804+4
LA LATAM Chile
789
12:00 PM
AEST T2
10:35 AM
-04
12h 35m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7802cs
CX Cathay Pacific
789
12:00 PM
AEST T2
10:35 AM
-04
12h 35m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5743cs
JL Japan
789
12:00 PM
AEST T2
10:35 AM
-04
12h 35m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9784cs
MH Malaysia
789
12:00 PM
AEST T2
10:35 AM
-04
12h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3961cs
QF Qant
789
12:00 PM
AEST T2
10:35 AM
-04
12h 35m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9785cs
MH Malaysia
789
1:05 AM
-04 T2
5:40 AM+1
AEST
14h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5742cs
JL Japan
789
1:05 AM
-04 T2
5:40 AM+1
AEST
14h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7803cs
CX Cathay Pacific
789
1:05 AM
-04 T2
5:40 AM+1
AEST
14h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3960cs
QF Qant
789
1:05 AM
-04 T2
5:40 AM+1
AEST
14h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA805+4
LA LATAM Chile
789
1:05 AM
-04 T2
5:40 AM+1
AEST
14h 35m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 15h 6EACAI CXJLLA Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Santiago flights
AKL Auckland 15h 35m 6EAIAY JLLAMH Auckland (AKL) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 33h 7m ASAVDL CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
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Melbourne to Santiago
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,019 mi 12h 35m nonstop -14h behind

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

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Chile Also: CX, JL, MH, QF 6 789 12h35 CX, JL, MH, QF
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CX, JL, LA, MH, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to SCL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
198
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-14h
Santiago is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · SCL: -04

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 35m gate to gate.
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.

MEL–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance7,019 mi / 11,296 km
Flight time12h 35m
Time difference-14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 30 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEL
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take about 12h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 7,019 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MEL to SCL: LATAM Chile.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Auckland and Los Angeles.
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 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.