Cheap Flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in July.

Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$2,148
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is $2,148. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro Internacional. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,148.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Monday, 6 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know

  • Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, making Rio De Janeiro 14 hours behind Melbourne.

  • To ensure you catch your MEL to GIG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to GIG route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is $1,392. A return ticket is currently $2,148. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to GIG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to GIG.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.

  • To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:

Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.

  • July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to GIG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its top sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without dropping by Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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