Santiago to Melbourne (SCL–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SCL–MEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Chile leads the route. The flight covers 7,019 miles in approximately 13h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: CX | 6 | 789 | 13h36 | – | – | CX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SCL: -04 · MEL: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Melbourne.
SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24), operating 24/7. Tickets can be bought on the bus, app, or counter in arrivals. Suburban stops are available on selected services.Taxis from the rank cost AUD $55–75 to the CBD (30–40 min, more in traffic). Uber: AUD $35–55. Rental car desks are in the terminal; the off-airport option (cheaper) requires a shuttle. No suburban train exists yet; the airport is not on Melbourne's rail network. Myki transit cards do not cover MEL.
Melbourne's weather is famously variable. "Four seasons in one day" is a local cliché with real operational meaning. The city sits on Port Phillip Bay in a temperate zone. Summer (December–February) averages 25–30°C but can spike above 40°C during northerly heat events. These extreme heat days occasionally cause ground crew restrictions.
Winter (June–August) is cool at 7–14°C with rain and low cloud. Fog-related delays are occasional but not severe. Thunderstorms are most common October through March. Pack layers year-round. The weather changes rapidly. Disruption risk is low by global standards.
SCL–MEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SCL to MEL
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SCL to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SCL to MEL ranges from 13 hours 36 minutes to 15 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,019 miles (11,296 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via SFO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.