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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne

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

Alternative Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$2,617
Cheapest month to flyMarch

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

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne is $2,617. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,617.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne is usually March.
If you're flying from Rio de Janeiro, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $2,617.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne on Sunday, 22 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne. 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In December, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is LATAM Airlines .

Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne departing from here.

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where your flight will arrive in Melbourne.

  • The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 14 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne

  • To find cheap Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne flights, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Find an affordable Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Finding a stopover on your Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne flight is a cinch. Whether you're eager to potentially save money on your fare or visit a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A major stop when flying out of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is Dubai Airport (DXB).

  • Located around 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • In search of a handy hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

  • When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

Arriving in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.

  • It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and discover more of Melbourne and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) is about 48 kilometres from central Melbourne. Once you've hopped off your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne, it'll take you approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 5 minutes or so.

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and be off and running.

  • Snap up a deal by securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Travel to the centre after your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne has landed. Central Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.

  • The journey will take around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Whether you're after a mini for a solo trip or an SUV to transport your group, you'll find the perfect Essendon Airport rental car for your needs. Explore the range of wheels available from names such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.

  • Rental companies sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so reserve your ride from MEB in advance of your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne. Plan ahead and your wallet will thank you.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne. January is the most popular month to travel to Melbourne. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.

  • Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Melbourne

  • Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Melbourne must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.

Explore more of Australia

  • Melbourne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.

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