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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from $1,243

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GIG
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,690

One-way from

$1,243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,852
2/4-9/4
  • 2/4-9/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($1,176 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($124 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Mon 28/712:00MEL - GIG
1 stop25h 55mLATAM Airlines
Mon 25/818:05GIG - MEL
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,272
Mon 28/712:00MEL - GIG
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/818:05GIG - MEL
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,662
Wed 30/715:15MEL - GIG
2 stops43h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 26/815:20GIG - MEL
2 stops41h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$3,038
Sat 13/915:55MEL - GIG
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Sun 21/903:05GIG - MEL
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$3,437
Fri 26/1216:35MEL - GIG
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/122:15GIG - MEL
2 stops40h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,539
Sat 26/721:00MEL - GIG
2 stops38h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 27/821:55GIG - MEL
1 stop42h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$3,551
Sat 26/720:50MEL - GIG
3 stops63h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 28/811:15GIG - MEL
3 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,633
Sun 30/1100:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2$3,645
Wed 30/717:45MEL - GIG
3 stops38h 20mSouth African
Mon 25/811:15GIG - MEL
3 stops46h 05mSouth African
Deal found 20/2$3,976
Sat 19/410:30MEL - GIG
3 stops56h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 26/416:50GIG - MEL
3 stops50h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2$24,577

Find flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

12:00-00:55

1 stop25h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 25/8

18:05-05:40

1 stop22h 35m

$2,272

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

12:00-00:55

1 stop25h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 26/8

18:05-14:35

3 stops31h 30m

$2,662

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

15:15-13:10

2 stops34h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 24/8

06:05-16:50

2 stops45h 45m

$3,038

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

22:55-15:50

1 stop29h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 27/8

03:05-21:50

1 stop29h 45m

$3,484

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

21:00-22:30

2 stops38h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 27/8

21:55-05:40

1 stop42h 45m

$3,551

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

20:50-23:40

3 stops63h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 28/8

11:15-18:55

3 stops42h 40m

$3,633

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

17:45-19:05

3 stops38h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 25/8

11:15-22:20

3 stops46h 05m

$3,976

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

00:45-10:15

2 stops47h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/3

23:00-07:10

2 stops42h 10m

$8,386

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 19/4

10:30-05:35

3 stops56h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 26/4

16:50-08:35

3 stops50h 45m

$24,577

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Tue 29/7

08:35-21:05

2 stops25h 30m

$1,243

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

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

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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 $2,737. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from $8,386, and Emirates, from $8,494.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are LATAM Airlines ($1,243), Cathay Pacific ($1,483), and Qatar Airways ($1,899).

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