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Flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
13,240 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 16h 40m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Rio de Janeiro
14 h behind
Melbourne today; 13 h behind in July
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Rio de Janeiro Galeao airport

Compare Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro

No recent fare here yet. These open one way on Mon 30 Nov for one adult; change the date on the site to suit.

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How booking Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to Brazil needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro: questions

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

About 16h 40m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne?

13,240 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is 14 hours behind Melbourne in January and 13 hours behind Melbourne in July. The gap moves between 13 and 14 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, it is an international flight to Brazil. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for Brazil before you go.

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