The direct Sydney to Santiago flights will start in November while Melbourne to Santiago will start in December. The increase will be in place until March 2026.
The expansion will offer greater access to LATAM’s South American network of 153 destinations in 27 countries.
The Sydney to Santiago route, which relaunched late last year after suspension due to the pandemic, will see services increase from three times per week to seven days a week in time for the summer peak season in South America.
Direct flights from Melbourne to Santiago currently operate three times weekly, which will increase to a daily service. Flights are available to book online now.
According to industry sources, recent data shows there has been a 12% increase in passenger bookings from Australia to South America since the beginning of the year.
“LATAM Airlines Group is proud to be the first stop for Australians in their South American adventures,” said Thibaud Morand, General Manager EMEA, Asia and South Pacific at LATAM Airlines Group.
“By offering daily departures from both Sydney and Melbourne, we’re giving our customers more flexibility, choice and convenience—whether they’re heading off on holiday or travelling for business.
“These enhanced connections also provide a more efficient and accessible option for corporate travellers needing to reach key cities across South America, further strengthening LATAM’s position as the leading carrier between the two continents.”
The flight schedule is as follows:
# Melbourne to Santiago – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Departure at 11:45am, arriving in Santiago at 10:25am the same day
# Melbourne to Santiago – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Departure at 12:20pm, arriving in Santiago at 11:20am the same day
# Sydney to Santiago – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Departure at 12:30pm, arriving in Santiago at 11:20am the same day
# Sydney to Santiago – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Departure at 11:10am, arriving in Santiago at 10:00am the same day.
Both services are operated on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering 30 seats in premium business and 270 seats in economy.
The Melbourne to Santiago service is also operated on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, offering 20 seats in premium business and 251 seats in economy.
