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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs413,499. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.Rs261,756 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs261,756, select.
Melbourne.Rs273,769 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs273,769, select.
Melbourne.Rs278,710 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with JetSmart.Outbound indirect flight with JetSmart, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs278,710, select.
Melbourne.Rs284,517 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs284,517, select.
Melbourne.Rs290,726 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolíneas Argentinas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs290,726, select.
Melbourne.Rs295,468 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs295,468, select.
Melbourne.Rs296,319 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs296,319, select.
Melbourne.Rs296,319 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs296,319, select.
Melbourne.Rs296,799 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs296,799, select.
Melbourne.Rs306,030 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs306,030, select.
Melbourne.Rs321,366 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs321,366, select.
Melbourne.Rs332,553 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs332,553, select.
Melbourne.Rs378,500 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 11 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs378,500, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Internacional to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from Rs332,553
Aug
from Rs306,030
Sep
from Rs278,710
Oct
from Rs284,517
Nov
from Rs261,756
Dec
from Rs273,769
Jan
from Rs321,366
Feb
from Rs290,726
Mar
from Rs295,468
Apr
from Rs296,799
May
from Rs296,319
Jun
from Rs296,319

Alternative Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Melbourne routes

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

Melbourne Essendon

11km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

19km from central Melbourne
Cheapest
from Rs261,756
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Melbourne Avalon

50km from central Melbourne
from Rs296,590
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Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs261,756
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Internacional to Melbourne is Rs413,499. 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 Internacional to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs413,499.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Melbourne is usually August.
If you're flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 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 Rs413,499.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Melbourne on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport 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 July, the average temperature is usually around 8°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.
Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

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

  • Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro, where Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located. Melbourne follows the UTC+11 timezone.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your GIG to Melbourne flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • Finding a plane ticket from GIG to Melbourne with a stopover is easy. Whether you'd like to cut down on travel expenses or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A top stop on this route is Dubai Airport (DXB).

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

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near GIG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:

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

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne flight is Rs261,756. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs413,499. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from GIG to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • If you have flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne ticket.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from GIG to Melbourne is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt to explore Melbourne and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from GIG to Melbourne can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • After your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head within a quick drive of AVV. Switch to relaxation mode at Corio Bay Motel after your GIG to Melbourne flight.

  • Forget about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up an Avalon Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire.

  • Snap up a deal by booking your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Hop off your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne and head for your hotel or start discovering the city right away. Central Melbourne is around 19 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and usually takes 25 minutes to reach by car.

  • If you go by public transport, the journey will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Stay at a hotel close to MEB and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you're arriving on a late GIG to Melbourne flight or just want an easier arrival, these accommodation options are all about convenience:

  • Whether you'd like a compact for a solo escape or a roomy SUV to transport your group, you'll find the perfect Essendon Airport rental car for your needs. Check out the range of wheels available here from suppliers such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.

  • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne is a smart way to go. As well as better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • Plan your trip to Melbourne during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • Lock in a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket with a departure in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GIG to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.

More about Melbourne

  • Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Melbourne, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its top attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in Australia, consider Launceston, about 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience are key reasons to visit.

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