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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro from $1,248

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in April or May, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 18 October 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,915

One-way from

$1,248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 19/12-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop

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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 18 October 2024.

Sat 2/1112:30MEL - GIG
2 stops40h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 17/1111:30GIG - MEL
1 stop27h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,443
Sat 2/1112:00MEL - GIG
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/1121:55GIG - MEL
2 stops45h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,837
Fri 15/1117:10MEL - SDU
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/1117:25SDU - MEL
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$3,070
Tue 12/1107:45MEL - GIG
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/111:25GIG - MEL
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$3,200
Fri 15/1116:20MEL - GIG
1 stop30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 22/1123:00GIG - MEL
2 stops44h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/10$3,556
Sat 2/1116:55MEL - GIG
2 stops61h 00mEmirates
Sat 16/1102:55GIG - MEL
1 stop30h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/10$3,671
Tue 12/1123:30MEL - SDU
2 stops47h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 7/120:15SDU - MEL
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/10$3,794
Tue 12/1120:55AVV - GIG
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/102:20GIG - AVV
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$4,296
Wed 18/1203:25MEL - SDU
3 stops67h 05mEmirates
Mon 3/217:30SDU - MEL
2 stops39h 50mEmirates
Deal found 16/10$5,766
Tue 10/1212:00MEL - GIG
2 stops35h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 18/223:55GIG - MEL
2 stops41h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$9,894

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 731,233 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

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$1,915 - $4,978

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Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Thu 19/12

1 stop24h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/2

1 stop26h 35m

$1,915

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

2 stops33h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 21/3

2 stops31h 45m

$2,403

MelbourneRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

2 stops34h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 21/3

2 stops43h 05m

$2,577

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

2 stops38h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 14/5

2 stops41h 35m

$2,746

MelbourneRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

2 stops41h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 14/5

2 stops36h 00m

$2,754

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

1 stop30h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 21/3

2 stops46h 50m

$2,867

MelbourneRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 2/11

2 stops34h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 16/11

2 stops43h 10m

$3,202

MelbourneRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

3 stops67h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 21/3

2 stops39h 50m

$3,695

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 2/11

2 stops61h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 15/11

2 stops51h 40m

$3,877

Melbourne AvalonRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AVV - GIG

AVVGIG

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 12/11

2 stops36h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/1

2 stops30h 55m

$4,296

MelbourneRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

3 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 14/5

3 stops30h 30m

$4,978

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/10

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

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I 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 11 October 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 48 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

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 in the morning could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

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.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

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).

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 18 October 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, LATAM Airlines 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.6
Good
3,924 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.6
Good
832 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
2,007 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.4
Good
3,856 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.
  • 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 $1,915. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $2,577 and $2,867, respectively. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines ($1,248), Qatar Airways ($1,759), and American Airlines ($1,787).

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

  • 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.

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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,964Average$2,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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