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

A quick flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro can take about 23h 25m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,533. The distance from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is about 13229 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $1,873. This flight start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

When flying from Melbourne 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?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,038). Flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,885). 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 to Rio de Janeiro?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $2,569 and $2,970 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,394 on LATAM Airlines (14 Oct–25 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Noah,Aug 2026

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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 to Rio de Janeiro?
A quick flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro can take about 23h 25m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,533. The distance from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro is about 13229 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $1,873. This flight start at 23% 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.
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 to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro (average of $2,038). Flying from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,885). 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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Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $2,569 and $2,970 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,394 on LATAM Airlines (14 Oct–25 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $2,569 and $2,970 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,394 on LATAM Airlines (14 Oct–25 Oct).