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

• Earliest: departs at 1:15 am and lands at 3:56 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:10 pm and lands at 3:51 am.

The flight takes about 14h 41m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santiago to Sydney.

A direct flight from Santiago to Sydney takes 14h 41m, covering 18,239 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Santiago to Sydney range from C$ 2,074 to C$ 2,551, with an average of C$ 2,255 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 2,074 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the C$ 2,255 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 2,188 round-trip via Melbourne (MEL), compared to C$ 2,282 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 124–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Sydney flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 2,247 to C$ 16,625. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,331, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

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

Night 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 Santiago to Sydney route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

Connecting flights from Santiago to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Santiago to Sydney. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 2,222 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 2,293, a difference of C$ 71.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Santiago and Sydney. 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 at 18h, compared with 21h 52m via Auckland Intl (AKL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Opera House, and State Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santiago to Sydney flights:

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

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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• China Eastern: a carry-on 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.

Yes, you can fly directly between Santiago Airport in Chile and Sydney Airport in Australia. These flights are operated by LATAM Airlines. You can always opt for an indirect flight too. LATAM Airlines also has indirect flights that have one transfer at airports such as Auckland International Airport.

Yes, there are many hotels at Santiago Airport you can stay at the night before your flight. It's a great option if you have an early take-off, or if you just want to relax on the day of your flight. You could choose a hotel such as the Holiday Inn, which is only a short walk from the terminal building, so you’ll be ready and raring to go in the morning.

You can get to downtown Sydney from Sydney Airport with ease. The T8 South Line, which you can find in the northern area of the terminal, costs about A$ 14 and takes approximately 13min to arrive. There are also bus lines 400 or 420, which are cheaper and cost around A$ 2.30, taking about 1h.