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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from $1,736

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GIG
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,736

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,476
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($1,213 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($128 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2025.

Mon 12/512:00MEL - GIG
1 stop23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Mon 19/512:50GIG - MEL
1 stop27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,736
Wed 7/507:30MEL - GIG
3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/512:50GIG - MEL
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,909
Wed 7/512:00MEL - GIG
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 12/518:05GIG - MEL
1 stop22h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/3$2,864
Sun 4/509:30MEL - GIG
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/521:05GIG - MEL
2 stops46h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,904
Sat 10/515:15MEL - GIG
2 stops42h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 12/508:40GIG - MEL
2 stops49h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/3$3,088
Sat 10/521:20MEL - GIG
3 stops73h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 16/520:55GIG - MEL
3 stops57h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3$3,273
Mon 12/515:55MEL - GIG
2 stops61h 10mEmirates
Sun 18/503:30GIG - MEL
1 stop29h 20mEmirates
Deal found 21/3$3,295
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - GIG
2 stops36h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/122:30GIG - MEL
1 stop40h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/3$3,661
Sun 30/1100:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/3$3,696

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Melbourne

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

12:00-22:30

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 19/5

12:50-05:40

1 stop27h 50m

$1,736

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

07:30-21:05

3 stops26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 14/5

12:50-11:55

2 stops34h 05m

$1,909

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

12:00-22:30

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/5

18:05-05:40

1 stop22h 35m

$2,864

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

09:30-08:15

2 stops35h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 16/5

21:05-08:15

2 stops46h 10m

$2,904

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

15:15-21:10

2 stops42h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/5

08:40-23:10

2 stops49h 30m

$3,088

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

21:20-09:25

3 stops73h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 16/5

20:55-19:25

3 stops57h 30m

$3,273

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

15:55-16:05

2 stops61h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 18/5

03:30-21:50

1 stop29h 20m

$3,295

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

15:05-08:20

2 stops54h 15m

$2,115

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

12:00-22:30

1 stop23h 30m

$2,334

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

06:45-22:30

3 stops28h 45m

$2,465

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated 22 March 2025.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip from $1,736. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $2,864, and United Airlines, from $2,904. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,092Average$2,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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