Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from $1,459

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GIG
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,073

One-way from

$1,459

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,524
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 18/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
14/8
  • 14/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($851 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 18 July 2025.

Mon 18/812:00MEL - GIG
1 stop22h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 28/818:05GIG - MEL
1 stop22h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,073
Tue 21/1011:55MEL - GIG
2 stops34h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/1021:05GIG - MEL
2 stops45h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,877
Fri 15/823:55MEL - GIG
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/818:05GIG - MEL
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$3,013
Thu 18/915:15MEL - GIG
2 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 12/1117:05GIG - MEL
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/7$3,065
Tue 9/1200:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 21/1223:00GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/7$3,286
Sun 31/805:15MEL - GIG
1 stop47h 35mEmirates
Sat 6/903:05GIG - MEL
1 stop29h 45mEmirates
Deal found 17/7$3,301

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Fly from

Melbourne

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

12:00-21:05

1 stop22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 28/8

18:05-05:15

1 stop22h 10m

$2,073

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-08:15

2 stops58h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/11

21:55-10:00

2 stops46h 05m

$2,897

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

23:55-22:30

2 stops35h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 22/8

18:05-15:35

3 stops32h 30m

$3,013

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 18/9

15:15-14:30

2 stops36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/11

17:05-18:25

2 stops35h 20m

$3,065

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

05:15-15:50

1 stop47h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/9

03:05-21:50

1 stop29h 45m

$3,301

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

09:45-15:05

3 stops42h 20m

$1,459

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

15:15-14:30

2 stops36h 15m

$1,851

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

12:00-06:10

2 stops31h 10m

$1,883

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

05:15-15:50

1 stop47h 35m

$1,916

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

21:20-23:00

3 stops62h 40m

$2,076

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 18 July 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.

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 18 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andLATAM 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.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $2,073. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $2,877, and Qatar Airways, from $3,065. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Qatar Airways ($1,851), LATAM Airlines ($1,883), and Emirates ($1,916).

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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,932Average$2,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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