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

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Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Rio de Janeiro (SDU)

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Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro Flight Information

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

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 SDU 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
Santos Dumont
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
SDU
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
AU$3,492
Address:
Rio De Janeiro RJ,
Brazil
IATA code:
SDU
Longitude:
-43.167097
Latitude:
-22.911541
Time zone:
America/Sao_Paulo
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro Flight Deals from AU$3,492

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne from 9 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Rio de Janeiro in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$3,492 and rising to AU$8,434 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro today!  

Find cheap airfares to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in November)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Camara 280 Centro Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is AU$90 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$90
25 Apr - 26 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews)
Rooms were clean, breakfast buffet was varied, and the price was reasonable. Not the most touristic part of town but close to many places where to eat.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is AU$61 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$61
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,435 reviews)
What we really liked about this hotel? I must say 5 stars for breakfast, great choice, lots of fruit, and great choice of everything, fresh and tasty. Another great thing was location, close to metro, taxi and activities. Some staff was nice but they did not speak english. Where ever we fo we expect ...

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
 Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

4 out of 5
Av. Almirante Silvio de Noronha, 365 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is AU$267 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$267
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,301 reviews)
IDEAL PLACE IF YOU WANT TO BE TO THE PROXIMITY OF SDU AIRPORT. MALL NEXT TO THE HOTEL. 5 STAR TO THIS PLACE

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
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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