Statistics on Melbourne-Rio de Janeiro flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Rio de Janeiro (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne airport is $ 1993 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1685 (in may) and $ 2729 (in december), which is a saving of $ 309 or a surplus of $ 736 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1437 to $1492 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rio de Janeiro before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Rio de Janeiro plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 29066 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rio de Janeiro from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1685, saving $ 309 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1993). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2729).
Flight Melbourne-Rio de Janeiro: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2187 | $ 2589 | high price |
| February | $ 1667 | $ 1926 | good price |
| March | $ 1585 | $ 1881 | good price |
| April | $ 1605 | $ 1913 | good price |
| May | $ 1405 | $ 1685 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1387 | $ 1750 | good price |
| July | $ 1520 | $ 1938 | good price |
| August | $ 1383 | $ 1749 | good price |
| September | $ 1567 | $ 1981 | good price |
| October | $ 1540 | $ 1898 | good price |
| November | $ 1590 | $ 1870 | good price |
| December | $ 2288 | $ 2729 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro range from $1105 to $2653. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1106 to $1161), 1% at the maximum price (from $2597 to $2653). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1548 to $1603 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Rio de Janeiro flight
There are 9 companies that serve Melbourne from Rio de Janeiro airport: latam airlines group, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar, Emirates, Lufthansa, United and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 29066 flights analyzed in previous years, latam airlines group was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Melbourne->Rio de Janeiro route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Rio de Janeiro flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $39. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $57.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $40. Conversely, departing from Rio de Janeiro on a saturday may cost you an additional $23.
Top prices Melbourne-Rio de Janeiro
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 1327 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 14-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1388 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1350 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 02-06 to 09-06-2025 | $ 1361 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 04-06 to 09-06-2025 | $ 1309 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 16-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 1311 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 04-08 to 17-08-2025 | $ 1400 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 13-08 to 23-08-2025 | $ 1387 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 06-02 to 21-02-2026 | $ 1398 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Melbourne → Rio de Janeiro | 12-02 to 22-02-2026 | $ 1391 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Rio de Janeiro to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Rio de Janeiro flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1785 $, which is a saving of 208 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (478 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 2140 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 2464), 5 to 6 months ($ 2416), 6 to 7 months ($ 2362), 7 to 8 months ($ 2333), 9 to 10 months ($ 2285), 10 to 11 months ($ 2369) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1744 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1817), 4 to 5 months ($ 1825), 5 to 6 months ($ 1821), 6 to 7 months ($ 1790), 7 to 8 months ($ 1843), 9 to 10 months ($ 1829), 10 to 11 months ($ 1802) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1577 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1769), 3 to 4 months ($ 1748), 4 to 5 months ($ 1838), 7 to 8 months ($ 1603), 8 to 9 months ($ 1690) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1664 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1839), 4 to 5 months ($ 1716), 5 to 6 months ($ 1827), 6 to 7 months ($ 1781), 7 to 8 months ($ 1676), 8 to 9 months ($ 1712) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1530 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1597), 3 to 4 months ($ 1575), 5 to 6 months ($ 1651), 6 to 7 months ($ 1653), 8 to 9 months ($ 1577) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1498 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1604), 2 to 3 months ($ 1689), 3 to 4 months ($ 1670), 4 to 5 months ($ 1657), 5 to 6 months ($ 1634), 6 to 7 months ($ 1548), 7 to 8 months ($ 1725) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1634 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1856), 2 to 3 months ($ 1770), 4 to 5 months ($ 1780), 5 to 6 months ($ 1732), 7 to 8 months ($ 1798), 8 to 9 months ($ 1938), 9 to 10 months ($ 1708) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1391 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1551), 3 to 4 months ($ 1517), 4 to 5 months ($ 1640), 5 to 6 months ($ 1465), 7 to 8 months ($ 1426), 8 to 9 months ($ 1485), 9 to 10 months ($ 1595) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1613 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1836), 3 to 4 months ($ 1783), 4 to 5 months ($ 1758), 5 to 6 months ($ 1912), 6 to 7 months ($ 1783), 7 to 8 months ($ 1808), 9 to 10 months ($ 1702) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1609 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1868), 3 to 4 months ($ 1788), 5 to 6 months ($ 1622), 6 to 7 months ($ 1795), 7 to 8 months ($ 1637), 8 to 9 months ($ 1711), 9 to 10 months ($ 1666), 10 to 11 months ($ 1824) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1635 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1840), 3 to 4 months ($ 1784), 4 to 5 months ($ 1762), 5 to 6 months ($ 1752), 8 to 9 months ($ 1842), 9 to 10 months ($ 1764), 10 to 11 months ($ 1760) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 2285 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2625), 4 to 5 months ($ 2510), 5 to 6 months ($ 2613), 6 to 7 months ($ 2453), 8 to 9 months ($ 2373), 9 to 10 months ($ 2429), 10 to 11 months ($ 2623) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Rio de Janeiro are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $19 more.
Melbourne to Rio de Janeiro: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 2313 $1949 to $2923 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1518 $1327 to $1976 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1461 $1309 to $2159 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2211 $1373 to $8856 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1479 $1387 to $1644 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1601 $1428 to $1700 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1642 $1477 to $1961 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 2240 $1453 to $7041 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 2044 $1837 to $2319 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1898 $1884 to $1912 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1476 $1391 to $1919 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, october, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Rio de Janeiro. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!