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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from Rio de Janeiro in April are about R18 592 on average during April, but can be found for as low as R15 636.

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.

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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.

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R25 777+ Flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to South Africa

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Round-trip from	R14 092
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R16 170

LATAM Airlines
2/8-12/8
2 total stops
29h 15m total
Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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Sat 2/815:25GIG - JNB

1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines

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2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop29h 05mGOL

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Mon 9/621:15JNB - GIG

2 stops46h 15mBritish Airways

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Deal found 13/4R28 412

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1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines

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Mon 9/69:50JNB - GIG

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Fri 6/620:20SDU - CPT

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2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/622:50JNB - GIG

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Fri 1/820:50GIG - CPT

1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/812:25CPT - GIG

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4R21 376

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1 stop14h 00mLATAM Airlines

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Sat 21/614:35CPT - GIG

2 stops33h 35mEthiopian Air

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2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 28/520:20SDU - CPT

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Wed 28/521:55GIG - JNB

1 stop42h 25mKLM

Wed 4/623:15JNB - GIG

1 stop25h 30mKLM

Deal found 13/4R32 092

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Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/8

15:25-12:15

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

15:05-23:30

1 stop13h 25m

R14 092

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/6

13:00-7:00

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

9:50-8:40

1 stop27h 50m

R16 208

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 26/5

20:05-3:55

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

22:50-22:25

2 stops28h 35m

R16 303

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/6

20:05-13:05

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

14:30-22:25

2 stops36h 55m

R20 212

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/6

11:20-7:00

1 stop14h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

9:50-19:05

1 stop14h 15m

R20 537

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/8

20:50-6:40

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/8

12:25-7:05

1 stop23h 40m

R21 376

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 1/8

15:05-6:40

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/8

12:25-14:05

2 stops54h 40m

R22 577

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/6

20:55-7:00

1 stop29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/7

8:40-7:10

2 stops27h 30m

R23 588

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/6

20:55-6:40

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/6

12:25-7:10

1 stop23h 45m

R27 497

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

21:15-14:30

2 stops46h 15m

R27 573

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 323 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 758 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 433 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 550 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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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 - 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?
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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