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 Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,019 miles in approximately 14h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Airlines | 7 | 789 | 14h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SCL: -03 · MEL: AEDT
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 Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SCL to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SCL to MEL ranges from 14 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,019 miles (11,296 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 28 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.