Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,176

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or June, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,312

One-way from

$1,176

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,775
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 18/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($778 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($160 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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 17 September 2025.

Sat 18/1013:00MEL - GIG
1 stop23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Fri 31/1012:40GIG - MEL
1 stop26h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,312
Mon 20/1013:00MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Thu 20/1110:20GIG - MEL
1 stop29h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,321
Sat 4/1012:00MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sat 18/1013:35GIG - MEL
1 stop26h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,390
Thu 30/1000:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops58h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$2,463
Thu 16/1008:10MEL - GIG
3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1018:05GIG - MEL
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,601
Sat 4/1012:00MEL - SDU
2 stops23h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sat 18/1006:05SDU - MEL
2 stops34h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,815
Mon 20/1016:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 20/1114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9$2,965
Thu 9/1006:00AVV - GIG
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1018:05GIG - AVV
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$3,224
Fri 31/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1115:15SDU - MEL
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$3,403
Fri 31/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9$3,418
Thu 30/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9$3,524
Mon 13/1023:45MEL - SDU
2 stops51h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1013:55SDU - MEL
2 stops67h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$3,541

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Melbourne

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Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

13:00-20:55

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 20/11

10:20-05:25

1 stop29h 05m

$2,321

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

15:35-10:15

2 stops56h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/11

23:00-12:30

2 stops47h 30m

$2,390

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

00:45-10:15

2 stops47h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/3

23:00-23:00

2 stops58h 00m

$2,400

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

12:00-20:55

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 18/10

06:05-06:15

2 stops34h 10m

$2,429

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

08:40-10:15

2 stops39h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/11

23:00-07:10

2 stops42h 10m

$2,463

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

08:10-20:55

3 stops26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 23/10

18:05-17:35

3 stops33h 30m

$2,601

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

12:00-22:10

2 stops23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 18/10

06:05-06:15

2 stops34h 10m

$2,815

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

16:15-13:40

2 stops35h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 20/11

14:00-23:45

2 stops43h 45m

$2,965

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

AVV - GIG

AVVGIG

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 9/10

06:00-17:15

2 stops25h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 22/10

18:05-14:10

2 stops30h 05m

$3,224

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

17:10-13:15

2 stops34h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 7/11

15:15-23:45

2 stops42h 30m

$3,403

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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 17 September 2025.
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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

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 21h 55m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,321. The distance from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is about 13229 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,676. This flight start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

  • 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.

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    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.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,676Average$2,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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