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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,948. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Santiago.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Santiago.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Santiago.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Santiago.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Santiago.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Santiago.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Santiago.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Santiago.$1,855 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,855, select.
Santiago.$1,857 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,857, select.
Santiago.$1,857 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,857, select.
Santiago.$1,857 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,857, select.
Santiago.$1,862 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,862, select.
Santiago.$1,870 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,870, select.
Santiago.$1,870 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,870, select.
Santiago.$1,870 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,870, select.
Santiago.$1,870 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,870, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from $2,363
Apr
from $1,948
May
from $1,855
Jun
from $1,855
Jul
from $1,855
Aug
from $1,855
Sep
from $1,870
Oct
from $1,997
Nov
from $2,001
Dec
from $2,024
Jan
from $2,308
Feb
from $2,524

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14km from central Santiago
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Melbourne to Santiago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,855
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time12 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week35

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Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is $1,855. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
LATAM Airlines, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
As of March 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 19 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Melbourne.

  • Flights from MEL to SCL start at 11:00 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 12:30 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEL to SCL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • LATAM Airlines has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Santiago — and maybe even more of Chile if time allows.

  • LATAM Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to SCL flights. A reliable 87.88% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stopover on the MEL to SCL route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is $1,108. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,855. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from MEL to SCL by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from MEL to SCL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • 67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:

Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago

  • Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santiago. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to SCL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Chile

  • You've visited Santiago, now it's time to explore other parts of Chile. Journey around 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to check off its top attractions. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Chile, head for Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are key reasons to visit.

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