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
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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.
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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 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
Best flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Mon 20/1013:00MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Thu 20/1110:20GIG - MEL
1 stop29h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,321
Thu 30/1015:35MEL - GIG
2 stops56h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/1123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$2,390
Thu 16/1008:10MEL - GIG
3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1018:05GIG - MEL
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,601
Mon 20/1016:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 20/1114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops43h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9$2,965
Sun 15/300:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 22/323:00GIG - MEL
2 stops58h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$2,400
Sat 4/1012:00MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sat 18/1006:05GIG - MEL
2 stops34h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,429
Fri 31/1008:40MEL - GIG
2 stops39h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$2,463
Sat 4/1012:00MEL - SDU
2 stops23h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sat 18/1006:05SDU - MEL
2 stops34h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,815
Thu 9/1006:00AVV - GIG
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1018:05GIG - AVV
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$3,224
Thu 30/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9$3,524
Fri 31/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1115:15SDU - MEL
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$3,403
Tue 14/1016:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1020:20SDU - MEL
2 stops61h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$3,541
Sun 19/1023:45MEL - SDU
2 stops51h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1020:20SDU - MEL
2 stops61h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$3,541
Mon 13/1023:45MEL - SDU
2 stops51h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1013:55SDU - MEL
2 stops67h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$3,541
Thu 16/1016:15MEL - SDU
2 stops59h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1020:20SDU - MEL
2 stops61h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$3,541
Thu 9/1016:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 22/1014:00SDU - MEL
2 stops44h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9$3,541
Mon 20/1006:00AVV - GIG
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1118:45GIG - AVV
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$5,109
Sat 18/1016:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 31/1014:00SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$3,720
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 4/1012:00MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sat 18/1013:35GIG - MEL
1 stop26h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,390
Sat 4/1012:00MEL - SDU
2 stops23h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sat 18/1006:05SDU - MEL
2 stops34h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,815
Thu 9/1006:00AVV - GIG
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1018:05GIG - AVV
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$3,224
Mon 13/1023:45MEL - SDU
2 stops51h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1013:55SDU - MEL
2 stops67h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9$3,541
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 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
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 30/1000:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops58h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$2,463
Thu 30/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 6/1114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/9$3,524
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
One-way flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Wed 15/1010:30MEL - GIG
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,176
Sun 15/312:30MEL - GIG
1 stop24h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,215
Tue 10/212:30MEL - GIG
2 stops46h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,322
Sun 8/200:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,455
Sun 1/300:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$1,462
Sat 15/1112:00MEL - GIG
3 stops57h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,482
Thu 15/111:30MEL - GIG
2 stops36h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,483
Sat 7/200:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,486
Sat 1/1115:35MEL - GIG
2 stops56h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,488
Fri 6/200:45MEL - GIG
2 stops71h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/9$1,495
Wed 15/1011:55MEL - SDU
3 stops57h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,500
Sat 15/1112:00MEL - SDU
3 stops59h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,528
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
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Route
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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.
Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Related info for your journey
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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?
The most popular route from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You may also consider Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont 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.
Top airline flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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