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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,772

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,077

One-way from

$1,772

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,845
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($667 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Mon 16/212:30MEL - GIG
1 stop24h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 3/318:40GIG - MEL
1 stop20h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,077
Sun 3/512:00MEL - GIG
1 stop23h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sun 24/517:20GIG - MEL
2 stops47h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,218
Thu 19/206:30MEL - GIG
2 stops24h 00mLATAM Airlines
Thu 26/217:25GIG - MEL
1 stop22h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,222
Sat 14/206:30MEL - GIG
2 stops30h 30mLATAM Airlines
Sat 21/218:40GIG - MEL
1 stop20h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,230
Mon 22/609:25MEL - GIG
2 stops29h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 26/722:25GIG - MEL
2 stops35h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,253
Wed 2/912:00MEL - GIG
1 stop22h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 29/918:05GIG - MEL
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,265
Fri 3/413:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sat 25/413:40GIG - MEL
1 stop27h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,271
Fri 3/413:00MEL - SDU
2 stops33h 35mLATAM Airlines
Sat 25/413:55SDU - MEL
2 stops26h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,472
Wed 4/312:00MEL - SDU
2 stops23h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sun 8/314:00SDU - MEL
2 stops25h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,551
Fri 3/413:00MEL - SDU
2 stops33h 35mLATAM Airlines
Fri 17/408:45SDU - MEL
2 stops31h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,576
Wed 22/412:00MEL - SDU
2 stops38h 10mLATAM Airlines
Wed 6/521:20SDU - MEL
2 stops43h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,588
Tue 3/212:30MEL - SDU
2 stops23h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/214:00SDU - MEL
2 stops25h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,649

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

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Melbourne

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Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

12:30-23:00

1 stop24h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/3

18:40-05:25

1 stop20h 45m

$2,077

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

12:00-22:00

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 24/5

17:20-05:40

2 stops47h 20m

$2,218

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

09:25-01:45

2 stops29h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 26/7

22:25-22:45

2 stops35h 20m

$2,253

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

07:25-16:30

2 stops23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/2

18:40-10:05

2 stops25h 25m

$2,255

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

13:00-17:20

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/4

13:40-05:40

1 stop27h 00m

$2,271

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

13:00-17:20

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 22/4

13:40-10:00

2 stops31h 20m

$2,301

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

12:30-16:30

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 27/2

15:20-05:25

1 stop24h 05m

$2,314

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

12:00-16:30

1 stop18h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/2

17:25-05:25

1 stop22h 00m

$2,328

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

12:00-22:10

2 stops23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 24/5

20:15-22:45

3 stops37h 30m

$2,472

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

13:00-08:35

2 stops33h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 25/4

13:55-05:40

2 stops26h 45m

$2,472

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro (average of $1,660). Flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,254). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,899 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro can take about 24h 30m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,077. The distance from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is about 13229 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $1,663. This flight start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular route from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. You may also consider Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Melbourne Avalon - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro 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 Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro (average of $1,660). Flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,254). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,663Average$2,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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