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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R12 299

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or March, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 931

One-way from

R12 299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 056
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 5/10-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
30/4
  • 30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 042 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Thu 6/1115:15JNB - GIG
1 stop13h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 15/1118:25GIG - JNB
1 stop13h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/4R14 530
Thu 6/1115:15JNB - SDU
1 stop21h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sat 15/1120:20SDU - JNB
1 stop11h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/4R15 159
Thu 6/1111:10JNB - GIG
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/115:45GIG - JNB
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R16 151
Mon 1/919:35JNB - GIG
2 stops43h 00mSWISS
Wed 17/915:20GIG - JNB
2 stops37h 00mSWISS
Deal found 13/4R20 994
Wed 28/519:00JNB - GIG
2 stops42h 00mLufthansa
Wed 4/616:15GIG - JNB
1 stop35h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 13/4R22 558
Wed 28/520:25JNB - SDU
2 stops46h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 4/614:20SDU - JNB
2 stops44h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R23 416
Wed 28/513:55JNB - SDU
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/67:55SDU - JNB
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R24 388
Wed 28/523:15JNB - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Wed 4/621:55GIG - JNB
1 stop42h 25mKLM
Deal found 13/4R25 742
Sun 3/819:10JNB - GIG
1 stop25h 40mEmirates
Sat 9/83:05GIG - JNB
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 13/4R26 353
Fri 6/618:50JNB - GIG
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Tue 17/622:05GIG - JNB
1 stop29h 25mAir France
Deal found 13/4R26 524
Sun 31/819:10JNB - SDU
2 stops42h 30mEmirates
Wed 17/913:00SDU - JNB
2 stops50h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/4R30 071

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 14 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

15:05-9:35

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 13/10

19:55-12:15

1 stop11h 20m

R14 931

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

15:05-9:35

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 17/9

20:20-12:15

1 stop10h 55m

R17 257

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

0:45-19:05

2 stops23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 13/10

15:45-14:40

2 stops17h 55m

R19 507

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

19:35-9:35

2 stops43h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 17/9

15:20-9:20

2 stops37h 00m

R20 994

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

19:00-8:00

2 stops42h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/6

16:15-8:35

1 stop35h 20m

R22 558

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

20:25-13:40

2 stops46h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/6

14:20-16:10

2 stops44h 50m

R23 416

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

13:55-13:40

2 stops28h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/6

7:55-23:15

2 stops34h 20m

R24 388

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

23:15-19:45

1 stop25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/6

21:55-21:20

1 stop42h 25m

R25 742

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

19:10-15:50

1 stop25h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/8

3:05-20:50

1 stop36h 45m

R26 353

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

18:50-19:45

1 stop29h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 17/6

22:05-8:30

1 stop29h 25m

R26 524

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 14 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 14 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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 Johannesburg 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro is LATAM Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 931 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Lufthansa, starting at R20 994 and R22 558 round-trip. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 8% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR8 061AverageR16 609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 505AverageR21 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SWISSCheapestR19 284AverageR21 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR26 086AverageR28 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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