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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to South Africa from R11 557

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — JNB
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 400

One-way from

R11 557

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R17 207
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 18/6-1/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R9 697 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 654 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 26 March 2025.

Wed 18/610:20GIG - JNB
1 stop20h 55mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/715:05JNB - GIG
2 stops23h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/3R14 400
Wed 18/614:20SDU - JNB
1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/715:05JNB - SDU
1 stop23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/3R14 437
Mon 12/511:30GIG - CPT
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/59:00CPT - GIG
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R17 827
Mon 12/517:05SDU - CPT
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/59:00CPT - SDU
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R18 283
Fri 9/513:50GIG - JNB
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/516:40JNB - GIG
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R18 957
Fri 9/57:45SDU - JNB
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/516:40JNB - SDU
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R20 926
Mon 2/620:05GIG - JNB
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/622:50JNB - GIG
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3R21 163
Fri 16/520:55GIG - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/613:50CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R21 983
Fri 9/511:20GIG - PLZ
3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/58:35PLZ - GIG
3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R23 496
Mon 2/616:50GIG - JNB
1 stop35h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 9/621:15JNB - GIG
2 stops41h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/3R23 769
Sun 16/1118:10GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 30/1118:25CPT - GIG
2 stops65h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3R25 428
Fri 21/1120:40GIG - JNB
1 stop31h 35mAir France
Thu 4/1219:45JNB - GIG
1 stop27h 35mAir France
Deal found 25/3R26 248

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/6

10:20-12:15

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

15:05-10:00

2 stops23h 55m

R14 400

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 18/6

14:20-12:15

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

15:05-9:35

1 stop23h 30m

R14 437

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/5

11:30-18:55

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

9:00-8:00

2 stops28h 00m

R17 827

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 12/5

17:05-16:45

2 stops18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

9:00-8:20

2 stops28h 20m

R18 283

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/5

13:50-14:40

2 stops19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

16:40-21:10

2 stops33h 30m

R18 957

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 9/5

7:45-14:40

3 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

16:40-22:20

3 stops34h 40m

R20 926

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/6

20:05-3:55

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

22:50-19:40

2 stops25h 50m

R21 163

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 16/5

20:55-14:35

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:50-19:05

2 stops34h 15m

R21 983

Rio de JaneiroPort Elizabeth

GIG - PLZ

GIGPLZ

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/5

11:20-19:00

3 stops26h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 16/5

8:35-19:05

3 stops39h 30m

R23 496

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/6

16:50-9:25

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

21:15-9:35

2 stops41h 20m

R23 769

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

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

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.

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 26 March 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 26 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa, 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
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 749 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 423 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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 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 most popular routes from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

    Most travellers choose Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Cape Town Intl, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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?

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  • 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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