How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport?

Airlines like LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport in about 39h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 45m. There are 13229 km between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIO to MEL?

When flying from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne?

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Deal found 25/10$2,737

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2 stops33h 40m

Deal found 26/10$2,865

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Round-trip from	$2,419
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Popular in	October
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$4,521

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2 total stops
40h 35m total
Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne

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2 stops30h 55m

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1 stop18h 50m

$2,956

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GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - MEL Melbourne

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 19/2

12:15-17:50

2 stops39h 35m

Melbourne

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17:10-18:50

2 stops39h 40m

$3,019

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport (average of $2,354). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $4,521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport?
Airlines like LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport in about 39h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 45m. There are 13229 km between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport (average of $2,354). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $4,521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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