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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,342

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 (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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,462

One-way from

$1,342

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,754
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 1/3-17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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15/2
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 17 January 2025.

Sat 1/312:30MEL - GIG
1 stop24h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 17/311:55GIG - MEL
2 stops51h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,462
Mon 3/317:10MEL - GIG
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/321:15GIG - MEL
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,634
Sun 2/300:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/323:00GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1$2,667
Mon 3/306:45MEL - GIG
2 stops39h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/321:30GIG - MEL
1 stop42h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,869
Sun 16/223:30MEL - SDU
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/220:15SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$3,309
Sat 1/322:30MEL - GIG
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Sun 16/303:45GIG - MEL
1 stop29h 35mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$3,331
Sat 1/317:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 17/314:45SDU - MEL
2 stops43h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1$4,033
Sat 18/112:30MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 25/120:50GIG - MEL
1 stop42h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$4,768
Mon 1/1212:05MEL - GIG
2 stops56h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 1/118:10GIG - MEL
2 stops49h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$6,511

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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

12:30-22:40

1 stop24h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 17/3

11:55-05:25

2 stops51h 30m

$2,462

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

17:10-14:35

2 stops35h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/3

21:15-23:45

2 stops36h 30m

$2,634

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 2/3

00:45-10:15

2 stops47h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/3

23:00-07:10

2 stops42h 10m

$2,667

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

06:45-08:20

2 stops39h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/3

21:30-05:40

1 stop42h 10m

$2,869

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

23:30-22:25

2 stops36h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 23/2

20:15-23:45

2 stops37h 30m

$3,309

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

22:30-15:55

1 stop31h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/3

03:45-23:20

1 stop29h 35m

$3,331

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

17:10-13:10

2 stops34h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 17/3

14:45-23:45

2 stops43h 00m

$4,033

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

18:50-22:40

2 stops41h 50m

$1,342

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

15:35-18:50

2 stops41h 15m

$1,453

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

08:00-23:45

3 stops29h 45m

$1,622

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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 10 January 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 $2,462. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from $2,761, and Emirates, from $3,331. LATAM Airlines is 16% 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 Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,453. Users have also found prices from $1,622 and $1,785 on LATAM Airlines 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$2,116Average$2,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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