Santiago (SCL) to Melbourne (MEL) flights
An economy award from Santiago (SCL) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 40,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $105. One airline flies nonstop from Santiago (SCL) to Melbourne (MEL): 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.
How many miles SCL to MEL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn LATAM Airlines | 40,000 | $105–255 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 42,500 | $25–205 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn LATAM Airlines | 45,000 | $25–35 |
| British Airways ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 51,500 | $45–235 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn LATAM Airlines | 57,800 | $25–35 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn LATAM Airlines | 60,000 | $45–115 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SCL to MEL
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book SCL to MEL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks LATAM Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks LATAM Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks LATAM Airlines
SCL to MEL 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
- Via Auckland (AKL)LATAM Airlines, then Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 2 more
+1 - Via Los Angeles (LAX)LATAM Airlines, then Qantas, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines, then Qantas
SCL to MEL: common questions
How many miles does SCL to MEL cost?
In economy it starts at 40,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $105. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (42,500), JAL Mileage Bank (45,000) and British Airways Club (51,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SCL to MEL?
LATAM Airlines flies nonstop from Santiago (SCL) to Melbourne (MEL).
How far is Santiago from Melbourne by plane?
Santiago (SCL) and Melbourne (MEL) 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 SCL to MEL 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.
Where can I connect between Santiago and Melbourne?
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.