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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,336

MEL — RIO
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Sat 21/1112:30 -
1 stop18h 20m
Fri 4/1217:40 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 5/11$2,306
Thu 19/1112:30 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 2/1217:40 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 3/11$2,376
Sat 21/1112:30 -
2 stops23h 30m
Fri 4/1211:45 -
2 stops27h 40m
Deal found 5/11$2,648
Thu 19/1112:30 -
2 stops23h 30m
Wed 2/1211:15 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 2/11$2,668
Wed 11/1112:00 -
2 stops23h 25m
Wed 18/1112:20 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 4/11$2,674
Thu 19/1107:10 -
2 stops23h 40m
Wed 2/1217:30 -
3 stops45h 55m
Deal found 2/11$2,759
Thu 19/1112:30 -
3 stops35h 35m
Wed 2/1210:05 -
3 stops44h 40m
Deal found 2/11$3,156
Thu 5/1112:30 -
2 stops23h 30m
Sat 5/1210:05 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 4/11$3,457
Tue 1/1212:30 -
2 stops23h 30m
Tue 8/1210:10 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 4/11$3,707
Wed 11/1123:40 -
2 stops36h 10m
Wed 18/1107:50 -
3 stops46h 55m
Deal found 4/11$3,985
Mon 21/1212:30 -
2 stops34h 55m
Sun 7/310:05 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 1/11$4,128
Sun 20/1212:30 -
2 stops23h 30m
Fri 12/210:10 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 1/11$4,185

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

$2,376

One-way from

$1,336

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,928
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 19/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 30/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 3/3

12:00-16:50

1 stop18h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,372

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 3/3

13:45-08:30

3 stops56h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,417

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 3/3

13:45-10:50

3 stops59h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,425

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 29/1

08:40-10:15

2 stops39h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,585

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 30/12

22:35-11:35

3 stops75h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,686

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Tue 12/1

19:10-22:10

2 stops41h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,923

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 29/11

23:55-11:30

2 stops49h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,990

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 23/1

12:30-09:25

3 stops34h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,026

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 30/12

22:35-09:25

3 stops72h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,115

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL Melbourne - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 26/12

12:00-08:20

1 stop34h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,126

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,158). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,032). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $2,626 and $2,966 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,376 on LATAM Airlines (19 Nov–2 Dec).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Santiago (SCL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 98% 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?

Santiago (SCL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,392.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Santiago (SCL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 36m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Santiago (SCL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

See what other customers who have flown with 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,971 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

EZE - GRU

Extremely bad..worst flight, delayed by 3 hours sitting in aircraft.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,971 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,971 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

EZE - GRU

Extremely bad..worst flight, delayed by 3 hours sitting in aircraft.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    For as low as $2,376, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne Airport in 18h 20m. 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 $1,952. LATAM Airlines is 25% 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,158). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,032). 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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Alternative routes for Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,952Average$2,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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