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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from $1,286

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GIG
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,182

One-way from

$1,286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,648
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 27/8-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
1/6
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($1,169 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 April 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 30 April 2025.

Wed 27/812:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 6/918:05GIG - MEL
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,182
Thu 12/609:25MEL - GIG
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/612:50GIG - MEL
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,313
Thu 12/605:15MEL - GIG
1 stop47h 35mEmirates
Sat 21/603:05GIG - MEL
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/4$3,284
Mon 1/1215:35MEL - GIG
2 stops56h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4$3,295
Mon 1/1216:35MEL - GIG
2 stops30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/122:30GIG - MEL
1 stop40h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$3,556
Thu 1/510:55MEL - GIG
2 stops34h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/521:05GIG - MEL
2 stops45h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$3,773
Sat 13/907:30MEL - GIG
3 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 22/918:05GIG - MEL
3 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$5,796

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

12:00-17:15

1 stop18h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/9

18:05-05:40

1 stop22h 35m

$2,182

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

09:25-20:55

2 stops24h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/6

12:50-10:20

2 stops32h 30m

$2,313

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

05:15-15:50

1 stop47h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/6

03:05-05:30

1 stop37h 25m

$3,284

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

07:30-20:55

3 stops26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/9

18:05-13:35

3 stops30h 30m

$5,796

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

10:55-08:15

2 stops34h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/6

21:05-08:15

2 stops70h 10m

$8,926

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

08:15-22:30

2 stops27h 15m

$1,286

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

08:10-23:30

4 stops28h 20m

$1,701

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

05:15-15:50

1 stop47h 35m

$2,445

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

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

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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,842Average$2,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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