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

MEL — GIG
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 10/1013:00 -
1 stop22h 15m
Fri 23/1019:25 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 16/9$2,373
Sun 4/1013:00 -
1 stop18h 20m
Tue 20/1013:40 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 13/9$2,448
Sat 21/1112:30 -
1 stop18h 20m
Fri 19/216:10 -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 14/9$2,543
Fri 13/1107:25 -
2 stops23h 25m
Sat 28/1112:20 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 12/9$2,587

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Round-trip from

$2,373

One-way from

$1,243

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,052
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 10/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
22/2-31/12
  • 22/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 30/12

12:00-16:40

2 stops42h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,406

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 27/2

16:10-18:50

2 stops40h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,969
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 7/2

07:00-19:30

2 stops26h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,996

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

21:15-17:20

3 stops34h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,007

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 5/2

16:45-19:30

2 stops40h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,028

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 3/2

11:00-19:30

2 stops46h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,028

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 26/12

22:45-09:25

2 stops48h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,123

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

07:25-16:50

2 stops23h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 28/11

12:20-05:25

1 stop27h 05m

$2,587

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

07:00-10:20

2 stops41h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/11

17:40-10:35

2 stops26h 55m

$2,800

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 30/1

12:45-09:35

2 stops34h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 15/2

21:55-09:30

2 stops45h 35m

$2,813

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights typically cost between $2,800 and $3,055 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,373 on LATAM Airlines (10 Oct–23 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 23h 25m. Fly via LATAM Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13229 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $1,900. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 24% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,900Average$2,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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