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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Santiago:

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 23:16
• Latest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 23:51.

The flight takes about 12h 41m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Santiago:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Santiago takes 12h 41m, covering 7,042 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Sydney to Santiago range from £1,028 to £1,333, with an average of £1,151 over the past 12 months. Anything below £1,028 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £1,151 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £1,158 return and stopover options via Auckland Intl (AKL) at £1,151.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £67–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Santiago flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sydney to Santiago are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £686.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Lucano
• United Rent-A-Car
• Rosselot
• FlexWays
• Alamo

Flights from Sydney to Santiago usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Santiago route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 41m.

One-stop flights from Sydney to Santiago most commonly connect through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Sydney to Santiago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £1,108 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,216, a difference of £108.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Sydney and Santiago. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 24m, compared to 22h 16m via Auckland Intl (AKL) and 36h 39m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Santiago is 14 hours behind Sydney (Chile Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the most viewed places in Santiago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sydney to Santiago flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

At Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), there is a chapel located on the first level of the airport lobby. It’s open 24 hours and provides a Sunday Mass service at 11:00.

You can find car hire companies at the airport on Level 1, Gate 2. These include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Chilean Rent a Car, Econorent, Europcar, Mitta, Rosselot, Sixt and United.

There is a 24-hour currency exchange service in two locations at the airport. You can find them at the Level 1 public hall and Level 3, Door 5.