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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to South Africa from R6 244

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

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to South Africa (ZA0). 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

R16 382

One-way from

R6 244
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/2-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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South African
  • South African
  • 4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 50m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 16/520:50GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 50mSouth African
Sun 1/619:35CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 05mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R14 783
Thu 15/511:20GIG - JNB
1 stop14h 40mSouth African
Thu 19/69:50JNB - GIG
1 stop26h 20mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R15 103
Sat 2/813:30GIG - JNB
2 stops17h 45mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/815:05JNB - GIG
2 stops21h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 306
Fri 7/1121:20SDU - JNB
2 stops34h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 14/1115:15JNB - SDU
1 stop23h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 529
Fri 7/1111:15GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/114:35JNB - GIG
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R19 730
Mon 6/1012:10SDU - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/109:50JNB - SDU
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R20 557
Thu 13/319:55GIG - CPT
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/39:20CPT - GIG
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R21 027
Mon 6/1021:40GIG - JNB
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/1014:30JNB - GIG
2 stops33h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R21 103
Sat 15/29:10SDU - CPT
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/212:40CPT - SDU
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R21 140
Sat 15/26:35GIG - CPT
1 stop19h 00mGOL
Sat 22/212:40CPT - GIG
1 stop23h 35mGOL
Deal found 16/1R21 309
Thu 10/46:00GIG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mGOL
Thu 15/59:55JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 10mGOL
Deal found 16/1R21 309
Thu 13/321:15GIG - CPT
2 stops34h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/314:35CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R21 385

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa 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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Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/2

23:30-12:25

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/2

15:20-6:10

2 stops19h 50m

R16 382

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/3

22:00-7:45

2 stops52h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

9:00-7:10

2 stops27h 10m

R16 758

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 17/2

14:40-12:25

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

15:20-14:00

1 stop27h 40m

R17 416

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/2

19:35-18:50

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

20:20-23:15

2 stops31h 55m

R19 485

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 13/3

19:55-23:10

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

9:20-8:00

2 stops27h 40m

R21 027

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 15/2

9:10-6:35

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/2

12:40-20:10

1 stop12h 30m

R21 140

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 15/2

6:35-6:35

1 stop19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/2

12:40-7:15

1 stop23h 35m

R21 309

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/4

6:00-6:55

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

9:55-19:05

1 stop14h 10m

R21 309

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 13/3

21:15-13:00

2 stops34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

13:50-18:45

2 stops33h 55m

R21 385

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 13/3

17:30-13:00

2 stops38h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

14:35-20:10

2 stops34h 35m

R21 798

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

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa, such as Ethiopian Air, Emirates 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
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 854 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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 Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. 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 Rio de Janeiro to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for South African. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 244. Users have also found prices from R12 112 and R12 244 on American Airlines and LATAM Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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