Flying from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro leaving from here.
Disembark at Rio De Janeiro's primary gateway, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Leave enough time to make your Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a fantastic deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro flights.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Finding a stopover on your Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro flight is a breeze. Whether you'd like to potentially save cash on your fare or explore a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A key stop when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is approximately 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. After your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 15 minutes.
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 23 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport can take you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Ready to set off? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your trip without worrying about how to reach your destination.
Rental companies sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RRJ well ahead of your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro. July is the most popular month for a trip to Rio De Janeiro. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When booking your Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key highlights.
