Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne from £864

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne from £864

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Sun, May 31
Rio de Janeiro GIGMelbourne MEL
£864
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Rio de Janeiro GIGMelbourne MEL
£864
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Sun, May 31
Rio de Janeiro GIGMelbourne MEL
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£2,179
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
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£2,448
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£864

Cheapest round-trip

£2,179

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
17°C10°C
30 May
71%
16°C14°C
Sunday
24 May
87%
16°C11°C
31 May
85%
15°C14°C
Monday
25 May
87%
17°C12°C
1 Jun
89%
17°C14°C
Tuesday
26 May
17°C11°C
2 Jun
80%
13°C8°C
Wednesday
27 May
87%
16°C13°C
3 Jun
72%
12°C6°C
Thursday
28 May
18°C12°C
4 Jun
88%
13°C12°C
Friday
29 May
17°C12°C
5 Jun
87%
14°C9°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne. Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines, and Copa Airlines. Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.
Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne with LATAM Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne arrive?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne depart?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne arrive?

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