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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro from R8 229

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CPT — RIO
May 19 — May 261
1 adult
Sun 19/5
Sun 26/5

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) 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 14 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

R15 904

One-way from

R15 300
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
From Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Users have found that flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro on a Monday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town in March are about R24 068 on average during March, but can be found for as low as R18 882.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (CPT - RIO)?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Cheap Emirates flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 603 617 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Emirates flights we've detected travelling from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 4/718:20CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Sun 21/73:00GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R28 929
Thu 6/613:05CPT - GIG
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Sun 9/63:00GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/5R28 966
Thu 6/618:20CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Sun 9/63:00GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R28 984
Sat 6/718:20CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Sun 21/73:00GIG - CPT
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R29 388
Sun 7/718:20CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Wed 24/73:00GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R30 178
Thu 6/615:20CPT - GIG
2 stops29h 35mEmirates
Sun 9/63:00GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/5R30 233
Thu 6/613:05CPT - GIG
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Sun 9/63:00GIG - CPT
2 stops54h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R30 251
Thu 4/718:20CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Fri 19/73:00GIG - CPT
2 stops59h 55mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R30 656
Wed 3/718:20CPT - SDU
2 stops43h 10mEmirates
Wed 24/717:45SDU - CPT
2 stops36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R30 784

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 603 617 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 6/613:50CPT - GIG
2 stops37h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/620:05GIG - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R25 751
Thu 4/714:35CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/721:20GIG - CPT
3 stops29h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R31 574
Thu 6/613:50CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/620:05GIG - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5R32 253
Tue 2/714:35CPT - GIG
2 stops36h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/720:05GIG - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R33 943
Wed 3/714:35CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/720:10GIG - CPT
2 stops36h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R34 880
Sat 6/714:35CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/721:20GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R35 743
Sun 7/714:35CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/721:20GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R37 305
Fri 5/717:20CPT - GIG
3 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/720:05GIG - CPT
3 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R40 868
Fri 5/717:20CPT - GIG
3 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 20/720:05GIG - CPT
3 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R42 870

Cheap Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 603 617 searches. Prices were last updated on 14 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 7/615:30CPT - SDU
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/615:15SDU - CPT
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R19 157
Fri 7/615:30CPT - GIG
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/66:40GIG - CPT
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R20 682
Thu 6/613:50CPT - GIG
2 stops37h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/620:05GIG - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R25 751
Fri 7/617:45CPT - GIG
1 stop40h 50mLufthansa
Fri 14/616:25GIG - CPT
1 stop36h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 13/5R26 008
Fri 7/617:45CPT - GIG
1 stop40h 50mLufthansa
Fri 14/615:05GIG - CPT
2 stops37h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 13/5R26 119
Thu 6/613:05CPT - GIG
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Sun 9/63:00GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/5R28 966
Thu 6/618:20CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Sun 9/63:00GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R28 984
Thu 6/615:20CPT - GIG
2 stops29h 35mEmirates
Sun 9/63:00GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/5R30 233
Thu 6/613:05CPT - GIG
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Sun 9/63:00GIG - CPT
2 stops54h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5R30 251

Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 603 617 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 4/718:40CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/715:05GIG - CPT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R13 298
Thu 4/718:40CPT - SDU
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/713:15SDU - CPT
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R14 639
Fri 7/615:30CPT - SDU
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/615:15SDU - CPT
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R19 157
Sat 6/712:50CPT - GIG
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/714:40GIG - CPT
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R20 002
Sat 6/712:50CPT - SDU
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/713:15SDU - CPT
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R20 094
Fri 7/615:30CPT - GIG
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/66:40GIG - CPT
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R20 682
Thu 6/613:50CPT - GIG
2 stops37h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/620:05GIG - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/5R25 751
Fri 7/617:45CPT - GIG
1 stop40h 50mLufthansa
Fri 14/616:25GIG - CPT
1 stop36h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 13/5R26 008
Fri 7/617:45CPT - GIG
1 stop40h 50mLufthansa
Fri 14/615:05GIG - CPT
2 stops37h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 13/5R26 119

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town

Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 603 617 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Users needing a return flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro should utilize the search form above.
Thu 10/1015:30CPT - SDU
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R8 229
Thu 10/106:05CPT - SDU
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R8 247
Tue 9/715:30CPT - SDU
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R8 302
Tue 9/715:30CPT - SDU
3 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R8 761
Thu 10/1015:30CPT - GIG
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R9 202
Thu 23/519:10CPT - GIG
3 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R10 359
Thu 23/515:30CPT - SDU
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R10 543
Thu 23/55:45CPT - SDU
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R10 580
Thu 23/515:30CPT - GIG
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R10 984

Find flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town 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 603 617 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

R13 298 - R42 852

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/7

2 stops34h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/7

2 stops18h 25m

R13 298

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/7

2 stops31h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 22/7

2 stops20h 15m

R14 639

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/6

2 stops22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 14/6

2 stops17h 45m

R19 157

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops37h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

2 stops36h 40m

R25 751

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/6

1 stop40h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 14/6

1 stop36h 35m

R26 008

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/7

1 stop26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 21/7

1 stop27h 35m

R28 929

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/7

2 stops32h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 24/7

2 stops35h 35m

R31 243

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/7

1 stop25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 21/7

1 stop42h 30m

R32 933

Cape Town IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/7

2 stops44h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 23/7

1 stop37h 30m

R42 852

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 13/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro is currently R9 467 while a return flight costs R26 090. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

21 - 28 °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 14 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Ethiopian Air and KLM from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

7,9
Good
1 574 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

7,7
Good
4 410 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

7,4
Good
783 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

7,0
Good
7 678 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 963 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    For a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 1 airline has flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro for under R13 300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro for under R13 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R13 298, but on average you can expect to pay R25 531.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at R25 751. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R26 008 and R28 929, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R14 823. KLM flights start at R25 421 while deals on British Airways start at R77 768 one-way.

  • What does CPT to GIG mean?

    CPT stands for Cape Town Intl Airport, while GIG stands for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 13/5.

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EmiratesCheapestR25 120AverageR26 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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