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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, 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 — RIO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in June or May, 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 (MEL) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,651

One-way from

$1,243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,841
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 28/7-26/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 102h 55m 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. 19% potential increase in price ($1,045 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($154 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 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 - SDU
2 stops34h 35mLATAM Airlines
Tue 26/820:20SDU - MEL
2 stops68h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,651
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
Mon 28/720:50MEL - SDU
3 stops72h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 29/813:00SDU - MEL
3 stops64h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,534
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 2/406:15MEL - SDU
2 stops64h 25mEmirates
Wed 9/413:00SDU - MEL
2 stops62h 40mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$3,854
Wed 30/717:45MEL - GIG
3 stops38h 20mSouth African
Mon 25/811:15GIG - MEL
3 stops46h 05mSouth African
Deal found 20/2$3,976

Find flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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Rio de Janeiro

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 - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

12:00-09:35

2 stops34h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 26/8

20:20-05:40

2 stops68h 20m

$2,651

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 - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

20:50-08:30

3 stops72h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 29/8

13:00-18:55

3 stops64h 55m

$3,534

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 - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

06:15-08:40

2 stops64h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/4

13:00-16:40

2 stops62h 40m

$3,854

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

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

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport 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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, LATAM Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

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

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 Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $2,651. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $3,534, and Emirates, from $3,854. LATAM Airlines is 5% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for LATAM Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,243. Users have also found prices from $1,483 and $1,866 on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,061Average$2,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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