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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R9 874

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or August, booked 3 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 238

One-way from

R9 874

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 357
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 23/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
3/4
  • 3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Sun 23/315:20JNB - SDU
1 stop22h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sat 5/414:25SDU - JNB
1 stop16h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 238
Mon 10/221:00JNB - GIG
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/211:25GIG - JNB
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 256
Sun 2/315:20JNB - GIG
1 stop23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/318:50GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 275
Sat 31/58:40JNB - GIG
2 stops30h 15mSouth African
Tue 1/715:30GIG - JNB
2 stops14h 30mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R14 952
Mon 10/211:15JNB - SDU
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/27:50SDU - JNB
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 987
Tue 4/320:25JNB - GIG
2 stops42h 10mSWISS
Wed 12/315:25GIG - JNB
2 stops38h 00mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R18 451
Mon 3/319:35JNB - GIG
2 stops57h 10mLufthansa
Thu 13/315:25GIG - JNB
1 stop37h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R20 538
Sun 11/518:50JNB - GIG
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Sun 25/522:05GIG - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir France
Deal found 16/1R23 040
Sun 11/513:35JNB - SDU
2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 25/514:25SDU - JNB
2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R23 322
Mon 3/319:25JNB - GIG
2 stops43h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 11/310:20GIG - JNB
2 stops43h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R24 187
Thu 13/213:25JNB - GIG
1 stop31h 30mEmirates
Fri 21/23:45GIG - JNB
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R25 936
Sat 31/510:05JNB - SDU
2 stops51h 25mEmirates
Tue 1/717:30SDU - JNB
2 stops41h 45mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R28 739

Find flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

15:20-9:00

1 stop22h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/4

14:25-12:15

1 stop16h 50m

R14 238

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

21:00-21:15

2 stops29h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 17/2

11:25-7:45

1 stop15h 20m

R14 256

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

15:20-9:35

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 13/3

14:30-12:25

2 stops16h 55m

R14 275

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

8:40-9:55

2 stops30h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/7

15:30-11:00

2 stops14h 30m

R14 952

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

11:15-20:10

1 stop13h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 17/2

7:50-7:45

1 stop18h 55m

R15 987

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

20:25-9:35

2 stops42h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/3

15:25-10:25

2 stops38h 00m

R18 451

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

19:35-23:45

2 stops57h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 13/3

15:25-9:30

1 stop37h 05m

R20 538

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

18:50-19:45

1 stop29h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 25/5

22:05-8:10

1 stop29h 05m

R23 040

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

13:35-13:40

2 stops29h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 25/5

14:25-9:50

2 stops38h 25m

R23 322

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

19:25-9:35

2 stops43h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/3

10:20-10:20

2 stops43h 00m

R24 187

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

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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

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 10 January 2025.

Booking 3 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates 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.
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,7
Good
53 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
1 854 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 238 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are South African and SWISS, starting at R14 952 and R18 451 round-trip. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with LATAM Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R13 260. Emirates flights start at R17 002 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R17 209 one-way.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR7 951AverageR16 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 376AverageR24 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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