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Cheap flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R5 512

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 531

One-way from

R5 512

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 481
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 13/3-26/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
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18/3
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R15 301 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 079 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 13/315:20JNB - GIG
2 stops31h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 26/36:45GIG - JNB
2 stops24h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 531
Thu 13/315:20JNB - SDU
1 stop22h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 26/311:05SDU - JNB
2 stops20h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 808
Mon 14/49:50JNB - SDU
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/47:55SDU - JNB
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 324
Thu 13/315:20JNB - GIG
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/318:25GIG - JNB
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 006
Mon 3/36:40CPT - GIG
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/38:45GIG - CPT
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 767
Mon 3/319:50CPT - GIG
2 stops42h 45mSWISS
Sat 15/315:25GIG - CPT
2 stops38h 40mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R20 610
Mon 14/419:35JNB - GIG
2 stops43h 00mSWISS
Thu 24/415:20GIG - JNB
2 stops37h 00mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R20 628
Tue 9/919:25JNB - GIG
1 stop39h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 14/916:35GIG - JNB
1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R21 108
Fri 28/29:30CPT - GIG
2 stops49h 25mLufthansa
Mon 10/318:25GIG - CPT
2 stops32h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R22 933
Sat 1/312:40CPT - SDU
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/313:05SDU - CPT
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R23 578
Thu 19/622:20JNB - GIG
1 stop46h 30mEmirates
Wed 25/63:05GIG - JNB
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R25 551
Sun 6/423:15JNB - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Sun 13/421:55GIG - JNB
1 stop42h 25mKLM
Deal found 19/2R26 104

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

15:20-17:20

2 stops31h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 26/3

6:45-12:25

2 stops24h 40m

R13 531

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

15:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 26/3

11:05-12:25

2 stops20h 20m

R13 808

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

9:50-8:40

1 stop27h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 24/4

7:55-7:00

1 stop18h 05m

R14 324

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

15:20-7:10

1 stop20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 26/3

18:25-12:25

1 stop13h 00m

R15 006

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

6:40-21:15

2 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 15/3

8:45-6:35

1 stop16h 50m

R18 767

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

19:50-9:35

2 stops42h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 15/3

15:25-11:05

2 stops38h 40m

R20 610

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

19:35-9:35

2 stops43h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 24/4

15:20-9:20

2 stops37h 00m

R20 628

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

18:30-5:55

1 stop40h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 14/3

18:25-7:40

2 stops32h 15m

R23 080

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

22:20-15:50

1 stop46h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 25/6

3:05-20:50

1 stop36h 45m

R25 551

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

23:15-19:45

1 stop25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 13/4

21:55-21:20

1 stop42h 25m

R26 104

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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 21 February 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 21 February 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 793 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 762), Emirates (R17 163), and KLM (R18 951).

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

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont or Cape Town Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl when deciding on the best route 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR7 793AverageR16 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 190AverageR22 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SWISSCheapestR18 644AverageR20 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR25 219AverageR27 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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