Flying from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
13 hours is the average duration of a direct Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago.
Take your pick of 3 direct flights every week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). This is the busiest route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 12pm departure from MEL to SCL.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to SCL.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) take off from this terminal.
When leaving from MEL, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEL to SCL.
With a reliable 87.88% of services arriving on schedule, LATAM Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to SCL even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with a stop at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). One of the main stopovers between Avalon Airport and SCL, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to SCL flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Santiago. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is $1,151. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,109. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to SCL.
The best month for scoring cheap Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Santiago. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Melbourne to SCL flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Santiago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Santiago right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Santiago itinerary.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a visit to Talca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos.
Curicó is another standout destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometres south of Santiago. No trip is complete without experiencing La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas.
