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

For as low as $2,788, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne Airport in 23h. Melbourne Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 13218 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 $1,900. LATAM Airlines is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to RIO?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	$2,373
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Average price	$2,855

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,067). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,927). 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 $2,607 and $3,012 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,373 on LATAM Airlines (10 Oct–23 Oct).

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.

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8.0

Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

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Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
For as low as $2,788, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne Airport in 23h. Melbourne Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 13218 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 $1,900. LATAM Airlines is 22% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,067). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,927). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $2,607 and $3,012 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,373 on LATAM Airlines (10 Oct–23 Oct).

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.

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Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $2,607 and $3,012 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,373 on LATAM Airlines (10 Oct–23 Oct).