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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,553

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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
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 4 August 2026.

Thu 3/912:01
MEL
-
GIG
1 stop18h 19m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 17/911:10
GIG
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/8$2,080
Sun 30/812:00
MEL
-
GIG
1 stop22h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 6/922:25
GIG
-
MEL
1 stop42h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/7$2,102
Sun 30/812:00
MEL
-
GIG
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/918:05
GIG
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$2,132
Thu 3/912:01
MEL
-
SDU
2 stops22h 54m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 17/913:55
SDU
-
MEL
2 stops26h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/8$2,149
Tue 18/807:45
MEL
-
GIG
2 stops22h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 21/819:25
GIG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/8$2,211
Fri 13/1112:30
MEL
-
GIG
1 stop18h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 28/1112:30
GIG
-
MEL
1 stop26h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/8$2,236
Wed 26/812:00
MEL
-
GIG
1 stop18h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 2/1204:15
GIG
-
MEL
3 stops28h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/7$2,252
Fri 13/1112:30
MEL
-
SDU
2 stops23h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 28/1110:05
SDU
-
MEL
2 stops29h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/8$2,265
Wed 28/1012:00
MEL
-
SDU
2 stops35h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 1/1110:05
SDU
-
MEL
2 stops29h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/8$2,272
Wed 26/812:00
MEL
-
SDU
2 stops23h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 3/1218:50
SDU
-
MEL
3 stops38h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/7$2,289
Sat 22/812:00
MEL
-
SDU
2 stops23h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 25/913:55
SDU
-
MEL
2 stops26h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/7$2,346

Find 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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,080

One-way from

$1,553

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,510
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 3/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 49m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 4 August 2026.
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MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

12:00-21:15

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/9

22:25-05:40

1 stop42h 15m

$2,102

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

12:30-16:50

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/11

19:10-11:10

2 stops26h 00m

$2,122

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

12:01-21:55

2 stops22h 54m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 17/9

13:55-05:40

2 stops26h 45m

$2,149

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

12:30-16:50

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 28/11

12:30-05:25

1 stop26h 55m

$2,236

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

12:00-06:15

2 stops31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/12

04:15-22:50

3 stops28h 35m

$2,259

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

12:00-09:25

2 stops35h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 1/11

10:05-05:25

2 stops29h 20m

$2,281

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

12:00-22:00

2 stops23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 3/12

18:50-22:50

3 stops38h 00m

$2,289

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

12:00-22:05

2 stops23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 25/9

13:55-05:40

2 stops26h 45m

$2,346
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

12:00-17:20

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 25/9

19:25-05:40

1 stop21h 15m

$2,359

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

08:15-20:45

3 stops25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 21/8

15:00-05:40

2 stops25h 40m

$2,426

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,050). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,972). 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 $2,323 and $2,631 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,080 on LATAM Airlines (3 Sept–17 Sept).

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 97% 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 $2,480.

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 31m.

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 Santiago (SCL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 48m.

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 4 August 2026.
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
1,968 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Victoria E,Mar 2026

SCL - JFK

I was charged $130 to check my baggage from Santiago Chile to New York. It was only one baggage checked and it wasn’t fully the standard size. And then to get hit with $130 was to me not favorable to the airlines. Because on most international travel, they allow one bag to be checked in. So in the future, I would have to think twice about booking Latam again other than that it’s a very good airline.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,968 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,968 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Victoria E,Mar 2026

SCL - JFK

I was charged $130 to check my baggage from Santiago Chile to New York. It was only one baggage checked and it wasn’t fully the standard size. And then to get hit with $130 was to me not favorable to the airlines. Because on most international travel, they allow one bag to be checked in. So in the future, I would have to think twice about booking Latam again other than that it’s a very good airline.

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 $2,080, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne Airport in 18h 19m. Melbourne Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 13229 km.

  • 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 $1,636. LATAM Airlines is 34% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,050). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,972). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,636Average$2,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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