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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,830

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
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 3 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,818

One-way from

$1,830

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,804
1/12-10/12
  • 1/12-10/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($849 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($187 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 3 November 2025.

Mon 1/1216:55MEL - GIG
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:00GIG - MEL
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,818
Mon 1/1216:55MEL - SDU
2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:10SDU - MEL
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,841
Sun 30/1112:30MEL - GIG
2 stops22h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sun 7/1205:00GIG - MEL
3 stops27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,855
Mon 1/1212:30MEL - GIG
2 stops39h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 10/1212:40GIG - MEL
1 stop26h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,956
Wed 10/1215:35MEL - GIG
2 stops56h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 21/1223:00GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/10$3,197
Sat 29/1100:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/1223:00GIG - MEL
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/11$3,261
Sun 30/1100:45MEL - GIG
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/1223:00GIG - MEL
2 stops42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/11$3,296
Fri 7/1120:50MEL - GIG
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1118:40GIG - MEL
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$3,377
Sun 30/1116:55MEL - GIG
2 stops61h 00mEmirates
Sat 6/1203:45GIG - MEL
1 stop36h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/11$3,399
Sun 30/1116:55MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 7/1220:05SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/11$4,199
Tue 16/1212:30MEL - SDU
2 stops23h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 23/1220:05SDU - MEL
3 stops36h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/11$4,226
Mon 1/1223:40MEL - SDU
2 stops51h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 1/114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops49h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/11$4,359

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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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Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

12:30-00:55

1 stop26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/2

18:40-05:25

1 stop20h 45m

$1,903

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

08:00-22:55

2 stops28h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/2

02:25-08:05

2 stops39h 40m

$2,206

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

12:30-21:20

2 stops22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/3

12:10-05:25

3 stops27h 15m

$2,285

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

20:50-12:05

3 stops53h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/3

20:00-12:35

3 stops50h 35m

$2,620

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

16:55-20:10

2 stops41h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/12

06:00-05:45

2 stops33h 45m

$2,818

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

16:55-13:15

2 stops58h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 10/12

08:10-05:45

2 stops31h 35m

$2,841

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

12:30-21:20

2 stops22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/12

05:00-22:50

3 stops27h 50m

$2,855

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

15:35-10:15

2 stops56h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 21/12

23:00-07:10

2 stops42h 10m

$3,197

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

00:45-10:15

2 stops47h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/3

23:00-12:30

2 stops47h 30m

$3,201

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

00:45-10:15

2 stops47h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/12

23:00-12:30

2 stops47h 30m

$3,261

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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 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 31 October 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 month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $1,706). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,426). 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.

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 3 November 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 in the morning could potentially save you up to 36% 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 95% 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 $2,570.

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 30m.

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 3 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,048 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,048 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,048 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,873 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,048 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

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 Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    For as low as $1,903, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne Airport in 26h 25m. Melbourne Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 13229 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $1,709. LATAM Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,830. Users have also found prices from $2,302 and $2,386 on Qatar Airways and LATAM Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $1,706). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,426). 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,709Average$2,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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