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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Town from R12 847

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Apr 25 — May 21
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 20 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 186

One-way from

R12 847

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R27 557
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 21/6-3/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
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22/5
  • 22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 05m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R49 086 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 642 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 April 2025.

Mon 3/1111:30GIG - CPT
2 stops27h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 18/117:00CPT - GIG
2 stops30h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/4R18 377
Mon 3/1114:25SDU - CPT
2 stops24h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 18/119:00CPT - SDU
2 stops29h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/4R19 224
Wed 29/1019:55GIG - CPT
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1118:25CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R20 277
Mon 23/620:05GIG - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/614:35CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/4R25 751
Tue 11/1111:15GIG - CPT
1 stop14h 20mSouth African
Wed 26/1114:15CPT - GIG
2 stops38h 25mSouth African
Deal found 20/4R26 390
Sun 2/1118:10GIG - CPT
2 stops58h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 16/1118:25CPT - GIG
2 stops41h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/4R26 560
Mon 3/1121:55GIG - CPT
2 stops39h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1118:30CPT - GIG
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/4R28 648
Thu 19/613:00SDU - CPT
2 stops46h 50mEmirates
Tue 1/718:25CPT - SDU
2 stops43h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/4R28 930
Fri 14/1115:05SDU - CPT
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1112:20CPT - SDU
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R28 967
Fri 6/620:55GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 45mGOL
Sat 21/612:25CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 45mGOL
Deal found 19/4R29 024
Sat 3/513:50GIG - CPT
2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 18/513:00CPT - GIG
2 stops53h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R29 061
Sun 2/1120:50GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Thu 13/1123:45CPT - GIG
1 stop47h 55mKLM
Deal found 19/4R29 250

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Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/8

18:30-17:20

2 stops17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

7:00-23:30

2 stops21h 30m

R19 186

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 18/6

14:20-17:20

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/7

7:00-9:35

2 stops31h 35m

R19 243

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/8

11:15-10:55

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

12:25-21:15

1 stop13h 50m

R21 255

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/6

20:05-13:45

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/7

14:35-19:05

2 stops33h 30m

R25 751

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 17/6

13:00-11:35

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/7

18:25-8:40

2 stops43h 15m

R28 930

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/6

20:55-6:40

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/6

12:25-10:10

1 stop26h 45m

R29 024

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/5

13:50-10:50

2 stops40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

13:00-13:10

2 stops53h 10m

R29 061

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 6/6

14:20-10:50

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/6

13:00-9:35

2 stops49h 35m

R29 569

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

R31 394

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/5

3:30-11:35

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:25-16:05

1 stop26h 40m

R32 504

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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 20 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 764 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 554 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 677 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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?

    LATAM Airlines, at R19 186, 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 Emirates. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 24% 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 United Airlines (R16 007), LATAM Airlines (R17 136), and Ethiopian Air (R20 145).

  • 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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