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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from $1,436

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GIG
9 Jul — 16 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,820

One-way from

$1,436

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,489
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($1,147 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($111 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 4 July 2025.

Sat 16/812:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 23/812:50GIG - MEL
1 stop27h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,820
Sat 16/812:00MEL - GIG
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/808:10GIG - MEL
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$2,162
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - GIG
2 stops71h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 29/1223:00GIG - MEL
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7$2,652
Wed 23/712:00MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 31/718:05GIG - MEL
3 stops36h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$2,758

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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.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

12:00-17:15

1 stop18h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 23/8

12:50-05:15

1 stop27h 25m

$1,820

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

12:00-07:20

2 stops32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 23/8

08:10-05:15

2 stops32h 05m

$2,162

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

00:45-10:15

2 stops71h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 29/12

23:00-12:30

2 stops47h 30m

$2,652

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

12:00-20:55

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 31/7

18:05-19:35

3 stops36h 30m

$2,758

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

00:45-10:15

2 stops47h 30m

$1,436

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

06:00-21:45

3 stops29h 45m

$1,948

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

11:45-22:55

1 stop25h 10m

$2,340

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

06:15-15:55

1 stop47h 40m

$2,392

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 3/7

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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 4 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 4 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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 $1,820. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from $2,652, and Qantas Airways, from $2,758. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 32% 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 Cathay Pacific ($1,436), LATAM Airlines ($2,340), and Emirates ($2,392).

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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,905Average$2,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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