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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R9 129

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RIO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 806

One-way from

R9 129

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 662
14/3-29/3
  • 14/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
14/3
  • 14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R34 587 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R21 698 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Sat 22/314:00CPT - GIG
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/35:15GIG - CPT
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R12 408
Sat 22/314:00CPT - SDU
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/38:20SDU - CPT
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R12 651
Fri 14/38:50CPT - GIG
2 stops62h 50mKLM
Sat 29/320:50GIG - CPT
1 stop43h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/1R23 196
Thu 30/123:20CPT - GIG
2 stops50h 30mAir France
Thu 6/220:40GIG - CPT
2 stops68h 30mAir France
Deal found 29/1R25 171
Fri 14/318:25CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Fri 28/33:45GIG - CPT
1 stop32h 05mEmirates
Deal found 29/1R26 456
Thu 6/312:35CPT - SDU
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 13/314:45SDU - CPT
2 stops38h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R32 586
Thu 6/322:00CPT - GIG
1 stop37h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 13/318:10GIG - CPT
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/1R42 069

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro 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 30 January 2025.

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Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

14:00-0:10

2 stops39h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 31/3

5:15-17:20

2 stops31h 05m

R12 408

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

14:00-7:20

2 stops46h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 31/3

8:20-17:20

2 stops28h 00m

R12 651

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

8:50-18:40

2 stops62h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 29/3

20:50-21:10

1 stop43h 20m

R23 196

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

18:25-15:55

1 stop26h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 28/3

3:45-16:50

1 stop32h 05m

R26 456

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

12:35-14:00

2 stops30h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 13/3

14:45-10:30

2 stops38h 45m

R32 586

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

22:00-6:55

1 stop37h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 13/3

18:10-10:20

1 stop35h 10m

R42 069

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

15:00-14:40

2 stops28h 40m

R9 129

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

15:00-15:50

2 stops29h 50m

R9 353

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

18:25-15:55

1 stop26h 30m

R17 271

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/3

23:00-19:45

1 stop25h 45m

R25 227

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/1

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

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

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 30 January 2025.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. 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 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 KLM is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at R23 196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R26 456 and R32 586, respectively. KLM is currently priced 6% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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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