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Flights from Santiago to Sydney

Nonstop flights from Santiago (SCL) to Sydney (SYD) take about 14h 41m (11,340 km). LATAM Airlines Group and Qantas fly it. Lowest fare seen: $1145 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Sydney

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Airlines flying Santiago to Sydney

Carriers on SCL–SYD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ LATAM Airlines Groupnonstop fare seen✈ Qantasnonstop fare seen

Santiago to Sydney fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $1145 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $969. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$129726 Oct 2026 · LATAM Airlines Group	$1294 · 3 stops26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$114527 Nov 2026 · LATAM Airlines Group	$969 · 2 stops27 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$13381 Dec 2026 · LATAM Airlines Group	$980 · 2 stops1 Dec 2026 · LATAM Airlines Group
Jan 2027	$178320 Jan 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group	$1207 · 2 stops24 Jan 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group
Feb 2027	$133619 Feb 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group	$1259 · 3 stops3 Feb 2027
May 2027	$132722 May 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group	$1260 · 3 stops22 May 2027
Jun 2027	$135318 Jun 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group	$1277 · 3 stops18 Jun 2027
Jul 2027	$133815 Jul 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group	$1095 · 2 stops15 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $969 for November 2026, $980 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Santiago to Sydney, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Sydney

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Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Peak season: September – November, March – May

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Frequently asked questions — Santiago to Sydney flights

How long is the flight from Santiago to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from Santiago (SCL) to Sydney (SYD) takes about 14h 41m, covering 11,340 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Santiago from Sydney by air?

The great-circle distance between Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 11,340 km (7,046 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Santiago to Sydney?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SCL–SYD route include LATAM Airlines Group and Qantas. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Santiago to Sydney cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SCL–SYD was $1145 USD with LATAM Airlines Group (nonstop), departing 27 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santiago to Sydney?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $969 one-way, against $1294 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Santiago to Sydney?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $969 with 2 stops against $1145 nonstop, a saving of $176. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Santiago to Australia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Sydney?

Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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