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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $2,216

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in June or May, booked 49 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,216

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,807
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 13/6-27/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($1,048 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($154 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Fri 13/607:30MEL - GIG
2 stops22h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 27/622:15GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,216
Wed 9/706:45MEL - GIG
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/715:45GIG - MEL
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,528
Mon 1/1215:35MEL - GIG
2 stops56h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$3,290
Fri 13/615:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 20/614:20SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4$3,499
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - GIG
2 stops36h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/122:30GIG - MEL
1 stop40h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$3,550
Sat 13/905:15MEL - GIG
1 stop47h 35mEmirates
Sun 21/903:05GIG - MEL
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 29/4$3,552
Sat 6/909:25MEL - GIG
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 13/918:05GIG - MEL
3 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$3,906
Wed 9/715:15MEL - SDU
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/714:20SDU - MEL
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$4,059

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport 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

Fri 13/6

08:15-17:15

2 stops22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/6

18:05-10:20

2 stops27h 15m

$2,216

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

06:45-20:55

3 stops27h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 21/7

15:45-05:40

2 stops24h 55m

$2,528

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

15:15-13:50

2 stops35h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 20/6

14:20-16:50

2 stops37h 30m

$3,499

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

05:15-15:50

1 stop47h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 21/9

03:05-05:35

2 stops37h 30m

$3,552

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 6/9

09:25-20:55

2 stops24h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 13/9

18:05-13:35

3 stops30h 30m

$3,906

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

15:15-13:40

2 stops35h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 21/7

14:20-05:40

2 stops26h 20m

$4,059

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

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 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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro is 48 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 30 April 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.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $2,216. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $3,499, and Emirates, from $3,552. LATAM Airlines is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,840Average$2,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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