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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $2,111

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or June, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,224

One-way from

$2,111

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,515
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 19/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($1,111 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($162 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Mon 19/509:25MEL - GIG
2 stops26h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 28/512:50GIG - MEL
2 stops32h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,224
Mon 19/512:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/512:50GIG - MEL
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,240
Thu 19/620:55AVV - GIG
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/618:05GIG - AVV
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,443
Mon 19/515:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 28/514:20SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4$3,037
Sat 26/415:15MEL - GIG
2 stops60h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 3/512:25GIG - MEL
2 stops39h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/3$3,130
Wed 23/412:00MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sat 3/508:15SDU - MEL
2 stops32h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/3$3,138
Wed 23/410:55MEL - GIG
2 stops58h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/521:05GIG - MEL
2 stops69h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3$3,526
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - GIG
2 stops35h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/122:30GIG - MEL
1 stop40h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$3,553
Sun 30/1100:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/4$3,561
Sat 13/905:15MEL - GIG
1 stop47h 35mEmirates
Sun 21/903:05GIG - MEL
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/4$3,658
Tue 22/408:00MEL - GIG
2 stops26h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 3/512:50GIG - MEL
1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$3,965

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro 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 2 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

09:25-22:30

2 stops26h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 28/5

12:50-10:20

2 stops32h 30m

$2,224

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

12:00-17:15

1 stop18h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 28/5

12:50-10:05

2 stops32h 15m

$2,240

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

AVV - GIG

AVVGIG

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 19/6

20:55-22:30

2 stops38h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/6

18:05-14:10

3 stops31h 05m

$2,443

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

15:15-13:40

2 stops35h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 28/5

14:20-16:50

2 stops37h 30m

$3,037

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 26/4

15:15-14:30

2 stops60h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/5

12:25-16:50

2 stops39h 25m

$3,130

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

12:00-09:20

2 stops34h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 3/5

08:15-05:40

2 stops32h 25m

$3,138

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

10:55-08:15

2 stops58h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/5

21:05-07:30

2 stops69h 25m

$3,526

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

15:55-15:50

2 stops36h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 21/9

03:05-21:50

1 stop29h 45m

$3,663

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

08:00-21:05

2 stops26h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/5

12:50-05:40

1 stop27h 50m

$3,965

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

15:05-08:20

2 stops30h 15m

$2,111

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated 2 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $2,224. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $3,037 and $3,526, respectively. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are American Airlines ($2,111), LATAM Airlines ($2,322), and Qatar Airways ($10,009).

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,000Average$2,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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