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Cheap flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 474

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 395

One-way from

R7 474

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 400
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 10/6-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 081 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 985 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 10/66:05CPT - GIG
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/65:15GIG - CPT
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R12 395
Tue 27/58:40JNB - GIG
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/611:20GIG - JNB
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 577
Tue 29/415:05JNB - GIG
2 stops20h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 5/519:55GIG - JNB
1 stop11h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 853
Tue 10/69:00CPT - SDU
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/614:40SDU - CPT
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R14 072
Thu 8/59:50JNB - SDU
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/513:05SDU - JNB
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R14 327
Sun 31/815:05JNB - SDU
1 stop23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Wed 17/920:20SDU - JNB
1 stop10h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/3R14 418
Sun 18/519:35JNB - GIG
2 stops43h 00mSWISS
Wed 4/615:20GIG - JNB
2 stops37h 00mSWISS
Deal found 25/3R17 426
Thu 8/59:50JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 50mSouth African
Thu 15/56:10GIG - JNB
1 stop19h 50mSouth African
Deal found 23/3R17 936
Mon 19/519:00JNB - GIG
1 stop38h 55mLufthansa
Tue 3/615:20GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3R18 720
Tue 24/612:25CPT - GIG
1 stop16h 15mSouth African
Tue 1/76:10GIG - CPT
1 stop19h 30mSouth African
Deal found 25/3R20 470
Sun 23/1122:05JNB - GIG
1 stop37h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 30/1118:10GIG - JNB
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/3R21 600
Sat 17/523:15JNB - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Sun 1/621:55GIG - JNB
1 stop42h 25mKLM
Deal found 25/3R23 350

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

6:05-23:30

2 stops22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/6

5:15-19:55

2 stops33h 40m

R12 395

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

8:40-19:40

2 stops16h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/6

11:20-7:00

1 stop14h 40m

R12 577

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

15:05-6:15

2 stops20h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/5

19:55-12:15

1 stop11h 20m

R13 853

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

9:00-7:40

2 stops27h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 16/6

14:40-17:20

2 stops21h 40m

R14 072

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

9:50-8:40

1 stop27h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 15/5

13:05-7:00

1 stop12h 55m

R14 327

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

R14 418

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

19:35-9:35

2 stops43h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/6

15:20-9:20

2 stops37h 00m

R17 426

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

9:50-19:40

1 stop14h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 15/5

6:10-7:00

1 stop19h 50m

R17 936

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

19:00-4:55

1 stop38h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/6

15:20-8:35

2 stops36h 15m

R18 720

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/6

12:25-23:40

1 stop16h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/7

6:10-6:40

1 stop19h 30m

R20 470

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 25 March 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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 South Africa 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 to fly from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines (R13 489), Emirates (R16 770), and British Airways (R17 043).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR7 706AverageR15 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 087AverageR21 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SWISSCheapestR18 435AverageR20 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR24 937AverageR27 184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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