Australia to Chile · 7,018 miles (11,295 km)

Melbourne (MEL) to Santiago (SCL) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Santiago (SCL): LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 7,018 miles (11,295 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sydney, Auckland and Los Angeles and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to SCL

  • LATAM Airlines logo
    LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book MEL to SCL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MEL to SCL with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
    Jetstar logo
    Qantas logo
    Virgin Australia logo
    Qantas logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Auckland (AKL)Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 2 more, then LATAM Airlines
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
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    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Qantas, United Airlines and 1 more, then LATAM Airlines
    Qantas logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)Qantas, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo

MEL to SCL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to SCL?

LATAM Airlines flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Santiago (SCL).

How far is Melbourne from Santiago by plane?

Melbourne (MEL) and Santiago (SCL) are 7,018 miles (11,295 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MEL to SCL award flights?

3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MEL to SCL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MEL to SCL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Melbourne and Santiago?

The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD), Auckland (AKL), Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas (DFW). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Sydney.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.