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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Town from R12 162

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Dec 29 — Jan 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R21 762

One-way from

R12 162

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R25 429
GOL
  • GOL
  • 16/5-1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
14/4
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 December 2024.

Tue 24/1219:55GIG - CPT
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1212:40CPT - GIG
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R26 424
Tue 24/1221:55GIG - CPT
2 stops61h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/1220:50CPT - GIG
2 stops41h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/12R35 472
Tue 24/1220:15GIG - CPT
2 stops30h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 31/1218:45CPT - GIG
1 stop41h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/12R45 976
Tue 24/127:50SDU - CPT
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1215:20CPT - SDU
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12R55 834
Tue 24/1220:15SDU - CPT
2 stops57h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 31/1212:35CPT - SDU
2 stops54h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/12R56 571
Tue 24/1218:15GIG - CPT
3 stops33h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 31/1215:20CPT - GIG
2 stops36h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R57 677
Mon 23/123:45GIG - CPT
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Tue 31/1213:40CPT - GIG
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Deal found 23/12R64 771

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 December 2024.

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Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 16/5

20:05-6:35

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

8:10-19:05

2 stops39h 55m

R21 762

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/5

21:40-13:00

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

15:20-19:05

2 stops32h 45m

R22 020

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 22/2

9:10-14:00

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

15:00-8:20

2 stops22h 20m

R22 076

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 22/2

6:35-14:00

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/2

15:00-23:00

2 stops37h 00m

R22 149

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 27/2

17:30-13:00

2 stops38h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

14:35-20:10

2 stops34h 35m

R26 388

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 16/5

21:55-21:25

1 stop42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

23:15-19:45

1 stop25h 30m

R28 470

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 14/2

17:30-16:10

2 stops41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/2

20:50-18:15

2 stops50h 25m

R29 060

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 26/2

3:45-16:45

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

18:25-15:55

1 stop26h 30m

R30 349

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 15/2

15:05-10:30

2 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/3

12:35-9:00

2 stops49h 25m

R30 405

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/2

20:40-14:30

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/3

8:50-20:50

1 stop41h 00m

R33 980

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Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 24 December 2024.
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

7,8
Good
1 346 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

7,5
Good
3 789 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

7,5
Good
1 865 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

7,4
Good
1 503 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 392 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town round-trip?

    GOL, at R21 762, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and KLM. GOL is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town are American Airlines (R12 844), KLM (R13 562), and United Airlines (R14 594).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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