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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LA805
LA LATAM
789
1:20 AM
-03 T2
5:25 AM+1
AEDT
14h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7802
CX Cathay Pacific
789
12:30 PM
AEDT T2
11:10 AM
-03
12h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA804
LA LATAM
789
12:30 PM
AEDT T2
11:10 AM
-03
12h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Santiago to Melbourne
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 7,019 mi 14h 5m nonstop +14h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop SCL–MEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Airlines 7 789 14h05
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (7 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, SCL to MEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to MEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~28h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
263
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
Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of Santiago.
SCL: -03 · MEL: AEDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Melbourne.
Distance & Flight Time
7,019 mi / 11,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 5m.
Getting from MEL

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 Climate

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

Key statistics for the Santiago to Melbourne route.
Route details
Distance7,019 mi / 11,296 km
Flight time14h 5m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
Destination: MEL
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to MEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Melbourne Airport take approximately 14h 5m. The route covers 7,019 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SCL to MEL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, AKL, DFW and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of Santiago.
Yes, return flights from MEL to SCL 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 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.