Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

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Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top MEL to GIG routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Tullamarine
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
MEL
Traveling To
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
GIG
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
Address:
Rio De Janeiro RJ,
Brazil
IATA code:
GIG
Longitude:
-43.24651
Latitude:
-22.814654
Time zone:
America/Sao_Paulo
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

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Find cheap airfares to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne 

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Great places to stay after flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Linx Galeão by Wish

Linx Galeão by Wish

3 out of 5
Avenida Vinte de Janeiro, s/n, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$185 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$185
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
It's an airport hotel, so it's meant to fulfill a specific goal, and it does it remarkably well. A very friendly, attentive and helpful staff will make your stay enjoyable. THANK YOU

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Linx Galeão by Wish
ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America

ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America

3 out of 5
Av Pastor Martin Luther King Jr 126, BL 11 Torre 5, Rio de Janeiro
The price is AU$95 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$95
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel con cuartos limpios y buena ubicación

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America
Plage Hotel

Plage Hotel

3 out of 5
Praia da Guanabara 1391, Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro
The price is AU$48 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$48
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Guanabara Bay and Praia da Bica are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (208 reviews)
NICE AND PEACEFUL
Is a nice place and the restaurant food is very good. They have a pretty friendly staff. The only thing I didn't like was the pillows because they are kind of firm. It was a pleasant and peaceful stay and if you get a room with a view it's a very nice view of the water.

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Plage Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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