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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,446
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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
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 (MEL) 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 12 September 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rio de JaneiroExplore 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 12 September 2025.
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 12 September 2025.
Sun 26/1012:00MEL - GIG
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1101:30GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$2,310
Sun 26/1009:20MEL - GIG
2 stops26h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 2/1123:55GIG - MEL
2 stops32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/9$2,330
Sat 18/1013:00MEL - GIG
1 stop23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Fri 31/1012:40GIG - MEL
1 stop26h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/9$2,333
Sat 25/1000:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/1123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9$2,452
Sat 18/1013:00MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 35mLATAM Airlines
Fri 31/1014:00SDU - MEL
2 stops25h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/9$2,550
Sat 4/1012:00MEL - SDU
2 stops23h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 13/1013:55SDU - MEL
2 stops26h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/9$3,336
Sun 26/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 2/1114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9$3,444
Wed 22/1022:15MEL - SDU
2 stops47h 25mEmirates
Wed 29/1013:45SDU - MEL
2 stops50h 40mEmirates
Deal found 10/9$3,580
Sun 26/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1114:00SDU - MEL
3 stops65h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$3,728
Sat 18/1023:45MEL - SDU
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1015:15SDU - MEL
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$3,839
Sat 4/1015:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 13/1020:20SDU - MEL
2 stops61h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/9$3,996
Wed 10/1216:10MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 21/1220:05SDU - MEL
2 stops43h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$4,139
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Sat 25/10
00:45-10:15
2 stops47h 30m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sun 2/11
23:00-07:10
2 stops42h 10m
$2,452
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - SDU
MELSDU
Melbourne
Sat 18/10
13:00-09:35
2 stops34h 35m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Fri 31/10
14:00-05:25
2 stops25h 25m
$2,550
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
15:35-10:15
2 stops56h 40m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sat 14/3
23:00-12:30
2 stops47h 30m
$2,613
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Sat 14/2
12:30-00:55
1 stop26h 25m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 13/3
15:10-05:25
1 stop24h 15m
$2,735
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Mon 22/9
10:55-08:15
2 stops58h 20m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 20/10
21:05-09:15
2 stops70h 10m
$2,852
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Wed 11/2
11:30-09:35
2 stops36h 05m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 11/3
20:55-08:30
2 stops45h 35m
$2,858
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Wed 11/2
11:30-09:35
2 stops36h 05m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 16/3
20:55-08:30
2 stops45h 35m
$2,858
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Tue 10/2
11:30-09:35
2 stops36h 05m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 11/3
20:55-08:30
2 stops45h 35m
$2,858
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Sat 4/10
10:55-08:15
2 stops58h 20m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 13/10
21:05-09:15
2 stops70h 10m
$2,858
MelbourneRio de Janeiro
MEL - GIG
MELGIG
Melbourne
Wed 11/2
11:30-09:35
2 stops36h 05m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 10/3
20:55-08:30
2 stops45h 35m
$2,858
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 29 August 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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 12 September 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Santiago (SCL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Santiago (SCL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,288.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Santiago (SCL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 38m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 57m.
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 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.9
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentanish,Aug 2025
HKG - KTM
Boarding
7.9
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentanish,Aug 2025
HKG - KTM
Boarding
7.9
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentanish,Aug 2025
HKG - KTM
Boarding
7.9
Overall
7.6
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Excellentanish,Aug 2025
HKG - KTM
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