Statistics on Melbourne-Chile (Santiago) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chile (Santiago) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Chile (Santiago) from Melbourne airport is $ 1926 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1494 (in may) and $ 2663 (in december), which is a saving of $ 432 or a surplus of $ 738 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1236 to $1290 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a friday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chile (Santiago) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Chile (Santiago) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chile (Santiago) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1494, saving $ 432 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1926). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2663).
Flight Melbourne-Chile (Santiago): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2081 | $ 2606 | high price |
| February | $ 1637 | $ 2026 | fair price |
| March | $ 1542 | $ 1915 | fair price |
| April | $ 1495 | $ 1866 | good price |
| May | $ 1222 | $ 1494 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1258 | $ 1616 | good price |
| July | $ 1360 | $ 1797 | good price |
| August | $ 1310 | $ 1670 | good price |
| September | $ 1398 | $ 1798 | good price |
| October | $ 1433 | $ 1814 | good price |
| November | $ 1479 | $ 1843 | good price |
| December | $ 2169 | $ 2663 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Chile (Santiago)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Chile (Santiago) range from $1075 to $2579. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1075 to $1129), 1% at the maximum price (from $2525 to $2579). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1236 to $1290 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Chile flight
There are 8 companies that serve Melbourne from Chile (Santiago) airport: latam airlines group, Qantas, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, United, Virgin Australia, Lufthansa and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, latam airlines group was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Melbourne->Chile route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Melbourne-Chile (Santiago) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 395 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Chile (Santiago) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $51. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $173.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chile (Santiago) to Melbourne departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $55. Conversely, departing from Chile (Santiago) on a saturday may cost you an additional $76.
Top prices Melbourne-Chile (Santiago)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Santiago | 14-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 1165 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 18-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 1177 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 08-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1179 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 09-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1179 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 18-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 1156 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 01-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 1131 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 04-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 1089 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 05-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 1098 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 06-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1174 | direct flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Santiago | 07-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1149 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Chile (Santiago) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Chile flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Chile (Santiago), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1576 $, which is a saving of 350 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (1273 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Chile (Santiago) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 2026 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2549), 4 to 5 months ($ 2426), 5 to 6 months ($ 2543), 6 to 7 months ($ 2435), 7 to 8 months ($ 2261), 8 to 9 months ($ 2219), 10 to 11 months ($ 2320) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1513 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1904), 4 to 5 months ($ 2016), 5 to 6 months ($ 1782), 7 to 8 months ($ 1709), 8 to 9 months ($ 1776), 10 to 11 months ($ 1619) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1450 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1880), 3 to 4 months ($ 1698), 4 to 5 months ($ 1864), 5 to 6 months ($ 1693), 6 to 7 months ($ 1681), 7 to 8 months ($ 1483), 9 to 10 months ($ 1634), 10 to 11 months ($ 1889) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1325 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1822), 4 to 5 months ($ 1651), 5 to 6 months ($ 1797), 6 to 7 months ($ 1607), 7 to 8 months ($ 1383), 8 to 9 months ($ 1465), 10 to 11 months ($ 1682) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1284 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1464), 4 to 5 months ($ 1414), 5 to 6 months ($ 1364), 6 to 7 months ($ 1489), 9 to 10 months ($ 1373), 10 to 11 months ($ 1457) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1319 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1433), 3 to 4 months ($ 1550), 4 to 5 months ($ 1421), 5 to 6 months ($ 1438), 6 to 7 months ($ 1447), 7 to 8 months ($ 1552), 8 to 9 months ($ 1599) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1512 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1697), 4 to 5 months ($ 1691), 5 to 6 months ($ 1668), 6 to 7 months ($ 1535), 7 to 8 months ($ 1698), 8 to 9 months ($ 1541), 10 to 11 months ($ 1595) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1406 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1623), 3 to 4 months ($ 1434), 5 to 6 months ($ 1510), 6 to 7 months ($ 1464), 7 to 8 months ($ 1475), 8 to 9 months ($ 1465), 9 to 10 months ($ 1514) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1552 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1717), 3 to 4 months ($ 1655), 4 to 5 months ($ 1626), 5 to 6 months ($ 1739), 7 to 8 months ($ 1575), 8 to 9 months ($ 1605), 9 to 10 months ($ 1553) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1416 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1691), 3 to 4 months ($ 1687), 4 to 5 months ($ 1643), 5 to 6 months ($ 1640), 6 to 7 months ($ 1500), 7 to 8 months ($ 1476), 8 to 9 months ($ 1531), 10 to 11 months ($ 1682) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1519 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1822), 4 to 5 months ($ 1676), 5 to 6 months ($ 1670), 6 to 7 months ($ 1587), 7 to 8 months ($ 1599), 8 to 9 months ($ 1676), 10 to 11 months ($ 1766) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1956 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2654), 4 to 5 months ($ 2631), 5 to 6 months ($ 2473), 6 to 7 months ($ 2366), 7 to 8 months ($ 2395), 8 to 9 months ($ 2328), 10 to 11 months ($ 2283) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Chile are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $45 more.
Melbourne to Chile (Santiago): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1277 $1113 to $2184 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1390 $1110 to $4196 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1390 $1151 to $2155 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1293 $1119 to $1483 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1583 $1336 to $2339 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1535 $1282 to $1751 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1579 $1232 to $2846 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2444 $1776 to $8896 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2431 $1924 to $3439 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1412 $1167 to $2554 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1271 $1089 to $2257 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2518 $1730 to $3924 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Chile (Santiago). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!