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Cheap flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro from R8 342

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

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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 620 664 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/12

15:20-10:45

1 stop24h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/12

22:30-12:25

1 stop32h 55m

R14 613

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/1

16:40-8:45

2 stops21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 27/1

7:50-14:40

2 stops25h 50m

R14 775

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/1

0:30-9:00

2 stops37h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 8/2

14:55-14:00

2 stops18h 05m

R15 171

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/12

15:20-9:00

1 stop22h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 22/12

17:55-12:25

2 stops37h 30m

R17 640

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

20:25-9:35

2 stops42h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/1

15:25-9:30

1 stop37h 05m

R18 072

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/1

0:30-7:10

2 stops35h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/2

18:40-14:00

2 stops38h 20m

R18 991

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/1

10:10-6:00

2 stops48h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/1

15:25-9:30

1 stop37h 05m

R19 225

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

20:25-9:35

2 stops42h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 30/1

15:25-10:25

2 stops38h 00m

R19 315

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

18:30-10:45

2 stops45h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/2

15:25-13:50

2 stops41h 25m

R23 009

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/1

23:55-9:35

2 stops38h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/2

15:25-10:55

2 stops38h 30m

R24 631

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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 20 November 2024.

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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 20 November 2024.

Sun 1/1215:20JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sun 8/1222:30GIG - JNB
1 stop32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/11R14 613
Sun 8/1215:20JNB - SDU
1 stop22h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 22/1217:55SDU - JNB
2 stops37h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/11R17 640
Sat 30/119:25JNB - SDU
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/127:55SDU - JNB
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R17 712
Sat 30/119:25JNB - GIG
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1211:25GIG - JNB
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 459
Thu 28/1118:30CPT - GIG
2 stops44h 05mLufthansa
Mon 27/115:25GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R19 766
Tue 3/1215:00CPT - SDU
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/127:50SDU - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R23 549
Tue 3/1219:50CPT - GIG
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1215:25GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R24 793
Sun 1/1218:50JNB - GIG
1 stop26h 05mEmirates
Sat 7/123:45GIG - JNB
1 stop36h 05mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R26 180
Sat 30/1120:25JNB - GIG
2 stops42h 10mSWISS
Thu 5/1215:25GIG - JNB
2 stops38h 00mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R26 342
Thu 28/1118:25CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Sun 26/13:45GIG - CPT
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R28 378
Thu 28/119:20CPT - SDU
2 stops28h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 27/114:40SDU - CPT
2 stops21h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/11R33 585
Sat 30/1119:35JNB - GIG
1 stop39h 25mLufthansa
Thu 5/1215:25GIG - JNB
1 stop37h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R33 640

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

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

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 20 November 2024.

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 20 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, such as Lufthansa, SWISS and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 487 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 834 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 939 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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 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 (R15 423), Air France (R19 153), and SWISS (R20 937).

  • 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 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR7 617AverageR16 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 982AverageR23 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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