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Cheap flights from South Africa 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

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 466

One-way from

R9 874
11/2-19/2
  • 11/2-19/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
3/4
  • 3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

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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 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
Fri 31/19:20CPT - GIG
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/222:30GIG - CPT
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 877
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
Sat 29/312:40CPT - SDU
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/49:10SDU - CPT
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R19 372
Mon 3/319:35JNB - GIG
2 stops57h 10mLufthansa
Thu 13/315:25GIG - JNB
1 stop37h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R20 538
Fri 31/118:30CPT - GIG
1 stop40h 25mLufthansa
Sun 9/215:25GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R21 704
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

Find flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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 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

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/1

9:20-8:00

2 stops27h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/2

22:30-19:55

2 stops40h 25m

R14 877

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

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/3

12:40-11:35

1 stop27h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/4

9:10-6:40

1 stop16h 30m

R19 372

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

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/1

18:30-5:55

1 stop40h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/2

15:25-7:40

2 stops35h 15m

R21 704

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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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates, Lufthansa and British Airways. 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

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
1 849 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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 (R13 260), Emirates (R17 002), and Qatar Airways (R17 209).

  • 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 951AverageR16 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 376AverageR24 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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