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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro from $1,223

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — RIO
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult
Mon 29/4
Mon 6/5

The best prices from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 (ME1) 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 24 April 2024.

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December

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March

Round-trip from

$2,211

One-way from

$1,223
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are generally found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

To save up to 27% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro from $2,527 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $4,672 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $2,894 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $2,187. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro (MEL - RIO)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne 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 16% on airfare.

Cheap LATAM Airlines flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by LATAM Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest LATAM Airlines flights we've detected travelling from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 8/608:00MEL - GIG
3 stops28h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 23/611:05GIG - MEL
1 stop29h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,170
Sat 8/612:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sun 23/618:05GIG - MEL
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,194
Mon 3/608:00MEL - GIG
2 stops27h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 16/612:50GIG - MEL
2 stops35h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,214
Sat 8/612:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sun 23/610:35GIG - MEL
2 stops30h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,237
Sat 8/607:30MEL - GIG
3 stops25h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sun 23/618:05GIG - MEL
3 stops31h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,247
Mon 3/608:00MEL - GIG
3 stops27h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 16/611:05GIG - MEL
3 stops37h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,257
Sat 8/612:00MEL - SDU
2 stops23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 23/609:35SDU - MEL
2 stops31h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,267
Thu 23/512:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 05mLATAM Airlines
Mon 27/518:05GIG - MEL
3 stops32h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,305
Thu 23/512:00MEL - GIG
2 stops25h 35mLATAM Airlines
Mon 27/512:50GIG - MEL
3 stops37h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,314

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Thu 23/512:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 27/521:15GIG - MEL
1 stop43h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$3,011
Wed 8/506:00MEL - GIG
2 stops24h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 8/521:15GIG - MEL
1 stop43h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$5,150

Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/609:25MEL - GIG
2 stops26h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 9/606:55GIG - MEL
2 stops33h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,314
Wed 5/607:30MEL - GIG
3 stops28h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sun 9/606:55GIG - MEL
2 stops33h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,320
Wed 5/607:45MEL - GIG
3 stops26h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 9/618:05GIG - MEL
3 stops29h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,367
Wed 5/609:25MEL - GIG
2 stops24h 35mLATAM Airlines
Sun 9/612:50GIG - MEL
1 stop27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,454
Sat 24/812:00MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 28/821:15SDU - MEL
2 stops43h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,874
Fri 6/1208:00MEL - GIG
2 stops39h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/221:55GIG - MEL
2 stops46h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,046
Fri 6/1208:30MEL - GIG
3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/217:05GIG - MEL
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,358
Sat 24/805:15MEL - SDU
2 stops52h 20mEmirates
Wed 28/817:45SDU - MEL
3 stops60h 50mEmirates
Deal found 23/4$3,397
Fri 6/1208:30MEL - GIG
3 stops28h 45mLATAM Airlines
Mon 3/220:00GIG - MEL
3 stops35h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,641

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. For those needing a return trip from Melbourne, there is a search form available above.
Thu 4/712:00MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,223
Thu 4/712:00MEL - SDU
2 stops22h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,232
Thu 4/712:00MEL - GIG
2 stops33h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,232
Tue 2/721:00MEL - GIG
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,275
Tue 2/720:50AVV - GIG
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,281
Sun 30/618:50MEL - GIG
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,372
Tue 2/712:00MEL - GIG
2 stops24h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,398
Mon 1/723:55MEL - GIG
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,404
Tue 2/712:00MEL - SDU
2 stops47h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,413

Find flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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 605,443 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.

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$2,170 - $3,386

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MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 8/6

3 stops28h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/6

1 stop29h 35m

$2,170

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 8/6

1 stop18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/6

1 stop22h 35m

$2,194

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 3/6

2 stops27h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/6

2 stops35h 25m

$2,214

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 8/6

1 stop18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/6

2 stops30h 05m

$2,237

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 8/6

3 stops25h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 23/6

3 stops31h 30m

$2,247

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 3/6

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/6

3 stops37h 10m

$2,265

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 23/5

1 stop18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/5

1 stop43h 25m

$3,011

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 23/5

1 stop47h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 26/5

1 stop29h 50m

$3,315

MelbourneRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Mon 3/6

2 stops43h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 16/6

2 stops38h 35m

$3,386

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Deals found on 23/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne 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 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is currently $1,314 while a return flight costs $2,560. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

RIO

Temperature

21 - 28 °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 24 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and Emirates from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,070 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,004 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,496 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro for under $2,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro for under $2,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on LATAM Airlines for just $2,170, but on average you can expect to pay $2,436.

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

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $2,170. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $3,011 and $3,315, respectively. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular route from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You may also consider Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont or Melbourne Avalon - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

    When booking a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, you may want to consider flying on LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does MEL to GIG mean?

    Great question - MEL to GIG just means Melbourne Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 24/4.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 605,443 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,995Average$2,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,129Average$2,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$3,256Average$4,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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