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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $1,436

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIO
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or June, 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,820

One-way from

$1,436

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,520
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($968 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($144 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

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 July 2025.

Sat 16/812:00MEL - GIG
1 stop18h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 23/812:50GIG - MEL
1 stop27h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,820
Sat 16/812:00MEL - GIG
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/808:10GIG - MEL
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$2,162
Thu 24/706:00AVV - GIG
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/818:05GIG - AVV
3 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,483
Mon 17/1100:45MEL - GIG
2 stops71h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 29/1223:00GIG - MEL
2 stops47h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7$2,652
Wed 23/712:00MEL - GIG
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 31/718:05GIG - MEL
3 stops36h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$2,758
Thu 30/1017:10MEL - SDU
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 27/1114:00SDU - MEL
2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,984
Sat 16/821:15MEL - SDU
2 stops48h 25mEmirates
Sat 23/811:25SDU - MEL
2 stops53h 05mEmirates
Deal found 1/7$3,504
Wed 23/721:20MEL - SDU
3 stops72h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/811:25SDU - MEL
3 stops67h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7$5,595

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

12:00-17:15

1 stop18h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 23/8

12:50-05:15

1 stop27h 25m

$1,820

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

12:00-07:20

2 stops32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 23/8

08:10-05:15

2 stops32h 05m

$2,162

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

AVV - GIG

AVVGIG

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 24/7

06:00-20:55

3 stops27h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/8

18:05-22:50

3 stops39h 45m

$2,483

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

00:45-10:15

2 stops71h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 29/12

23:00-12:30

2 stops47h 30m

$2,652

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

12:00-20:55

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 31/7

18:05-19:35

3 stops36h 30m

$2,758

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

17:10-13:15

2 stops34h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 27/11

14:00-18:25

2 stops38h 25m

$2,984

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

21:15-08:40

2 stops48h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 23/8

11:25-05:30

2 stops53h 05m

$3,504

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

21:20-08:40

3 stops72h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 1/8

11:25-19:25

3 stops67h 00m

$5,595

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

00:45-10:15

2 stops47h 30m

$1,436

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - SDU

MELSDU

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

17:10-13:15

2 stops34h 05m

$1,814

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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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 27 June 2025.

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 4 July 2025.

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 22% on airfare.

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 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andLATAM 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • 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 $1,820. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $2,652 and $2,758, respectively. These flights start at 33% 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 Cathay Pacific ($1,436), Qatar Airways ($1,814), and LATAM Airlines ($2,340).

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  • 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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  • 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$1,905Average$2,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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