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

Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at R13 290. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R23 530 and R23 548, respectively. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R16 188. Qatar Airways flights start at R18 466 while deals on KLM start at R19 708 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Users have found that flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town in October are about R21 431 on average during October, but can be found for as low as R12 555.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

For a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 1 airline has flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

R8 301+ Flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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One-way from	R8 301
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R25 732

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Sun 1/60:30CPT - GIG

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Mon 9/611:30GIG - CPT

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Deal found 17/4R13 045

Thu 16/109:00CPT - GIG

2 stops19h 30mLATAM Airlines

Thu 23/1019:55GIG - CPT

2 stops19h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/4R13 290

Sun 1/60:30CPT - SDU

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/67:55SDU - CPT

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4R13 591

Mon 13/1011:05CPT - GIG

2 stops46h 50mLufthansa

Sat 25/1016:15GIG - CPT

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Deal found 18/4R23 530

Mon 2/613:00CPT - SDU

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Mon 9/620:20SDU - CPT

2 stops33h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/4R23 548

Wed 15/108:40CPT - GIG

2 stops29h 55mSWISS

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Deal found 18/4R24 546

Mon 2/623:00CPT - GIG

1 stop25h 45mKLM

Mon 9/621:55GIG - CPT

1 stop42h 30mKLM

Deal found 17/4R24 565

Tue 3/613:05CPT - GIG

1 stop31h 45mEmirates

Mon 9/63:05GIG - CPT

1 stop27h 30mEmirates

Deal found 19/4R26 203

Mon 13/1013:05CPT - SDU

2 stops48h 35mEmirates

Thu 23/1013:00SDU - CPT

2 stops46h 50mEmirates

Deal found 18/4R29 534

Sat 4/1013:00CPT - GIG

2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 24/1019:55GIG - CPT

2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/4R33 243

Fri 17/1023:35CPT - GIG

1 stop25h 10mAir France

Thu 23/1022:05GIG - CPT

2 stops33h 35mAir France

Deal found 18/4R41 092

Fri 17/1020:00CPT - SDU

2 stops48h 50mUnited Airlines

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2 stops45h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/4R41 676

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Deal found 18/4R13 290

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Deal found 18/4R23 530

Mon 2/613:00CPT - SDU

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Mon 9/620:20SDU - CPT

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Deal found 17/4R23 548

Wed 15/108:40CPT - GIG

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Sat 25/1016:15GIG - CPT

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Mon 2/623:00CPT - GIG

1 stop25h 45mKLM

Mon 9/621:55GIG - CPT

1 stop42h 30mKLM

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Sun 1/60:30CPT - SDU

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Mon 9/67:55SDU - CPT

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4R13 591

Thu 16/1018:25CPT - GIG

1 stop26h 40mEmirates

Wed 22/103:30GIG - CPT

1 stop27h 05mEmirates

Deal found 18/4R27 558

Tue 20/512:25CPT - GIG

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Sat 24/56:40GIG - CPT

1 stop19h 00mSouth African

Deal found 18/4R53 290

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Tue 21/1016:50GIG - CPT

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Deal found 18/4R58 880

Mon 13/1013:05CPT - SDU

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Deal found 18/4R29 534

Sat 4/1013:00CPT - GIG

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Fri 24/1019:55GIG - CPT

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Deal found 18/4R33 243

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Sat 24/56:40GIG - CPT

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1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/520:20SDU - CPT

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Sat 10/515:30CPT - GIG

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Deal found 18/4R16 188

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1 stop25h 30mKLM

Deal found 18/4R19 708

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CPT - GIG

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Sun 1/6

0:30-21:15

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/6

11:30-14:00

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Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

9:00-23:30

2 stops19h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 23/10

19:55-19:55

2 stops19h 00m

R13 290

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

0:30-8:40

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Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/6

7:55-14:00

2 stops25h 05m

R13 591

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

11:05-4:55

2 stops46h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/10

16:15-10:55

1 stop37h 40m

R23 530

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

13:00-13:40

2 stops29h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/6

20:20-10:50

2 stops33h 30m

R23 548

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/10

8:40-9:35

2 stops29h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/10

16:15-22:05

2 stops48h 50m

R24 546

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-19:45

1 stop25h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/6

21:55-21:25

1 stop42h 30m

R24 565

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

18:25-16:05

1 stop26h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 22/10

3:30-11:35

1 stop27h 05m

R27 558

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

13:05-8:40

2 stops48h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 22/10

13:00-16:50

2 stops46h 50m

R29 534

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/10

13:00-14:25

2 stops30h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 24/10

19:55-10:30

2 stops33h 35m

R33 243

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to RIO?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 331 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 764 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 582 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 554 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
For a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 1 airline has flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?
Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at R13 290. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R23 530 and R23 548, respectively. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R16 188. Qatar Airways flights start at R18 466 while deals on KLM start at R19 708 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

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