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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa from R11 806

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 18/6. 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.
RIO — JNB
May 20 — May 271
1 adult
Mon 20/5
Mon 27/5

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 January. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to South Africa. Flights to South Africa from Rio de Janeiro in February are about R21 214 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R13 571.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (RIO - 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.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Rio de Janeiro and South Africa. 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 622 455 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Ethiopian Air flights we've detected travelling from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 11/620:05GIG - JNB
2 stops42h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/622:35JNB - GIG
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R17 212
Thu 30/521:20GIG - JNB
2 stops34h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/622:35JNB - GIG
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R18 206
Sun 26/519:55GIG - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/514:30JNB - GIG
2 stops36h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R24 844
Mon 29/721:20GIG - JNB
2 stops34h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/823:00JNB - GIG
2 stops28h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R26 205
Fri 19/720:05GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 31/78:20JNB - GIG
2 stops43h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R27 124
Mon 15/721:20GIG - JNB
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/823:00JNB - GIG
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R30 140
Fri 19/721:20GIG - JNB
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/714:30JNB - GIG
2 stops36h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R31 979
Mon 15/721:20GIG - JNB
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/714:30JNB - GIG
2 stops36h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R34 977

Cheap LATAM Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by LATAM Airlines for the route between Rio de Janeiro and South Africa. 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 622 455 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest LATAM Airlines flights travelling from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 25/710:20GIG - JNB
1 stop16h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 16/812:55JNB - GIG
2 stops26h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R16 587
Sun 28/718:30GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 18/812:55JNB - GIG
2 stops25h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R16 973
Fri 14/618:20GIG - JNB
1 stop32h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 470
Fri 14/618:45SDU - JNB
1 stop31h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - SDU
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 507
Fri 14/619:00GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 691
Fri 14/621:15SDU - JNB
2 stops29h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - SDU
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 727
Fri 26/720:15GIG - JNB
2 stops30h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sun 18/812:55JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 966
Thu 30/514:00GIG - JNB
1 stop12h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 4/612:55JNB - GIG
1 stop16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R18 959
Sat 14/912:30SDU - JNB
1 stop13h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 29/912:55JNB - SDU
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/5R18 996

Cheap Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 622 455 searches. Prices were last updated on 15 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 11/620:05GIG - JNB
2 stops42h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/622:35JNB - GIG
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R17 212
Tue 11/617:45SDU - JNB
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/622:35JNB - SDU
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 231
Fri 14/618:20GIG - JNB
1 stop32h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 470
Fri 14/618:45SDU - JNB
1 stop31h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - SDU
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 507
Fri 14/619:00GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 691
Fri 14/621:15SDU - JNB
2 stops29h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - SDU
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 727
Mon 27/518:45SDU - JNB
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/622:35JNB - SDU
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R17 764
Sat 1/66:40GIG - JNB
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/612:55JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R17 874
Sat 1/69:35SDU - JNB
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/612:55JNB - SDU
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R17 966

Rio de Janeiro to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rio de Janeiro and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 622 455 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 25/710:20GIG - JNB
1 stop16h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 16/812:55JNB - GIG
2 stops26h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R16 587
Sun 28/718:30GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 18/812:55JNB - GIG
2 stops25h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R16 973
Tue 11/620:05GIG - JNB
2 stops42h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/622:35JNB - GIG
2 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R17 212
Tue 11/617:45SDU - JNB
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/622:35JNB - SDU
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 231
Fri 14/618:20GIG - JNB
1 stop32h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 470
Fri 14/618:45SDU - JNB
1 stop31h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - SDU
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 507
Fri 14/619:00GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 691
Fri 14/621:15SDU - JNB
2 stops29h 10mLATAM Airlines
Sun 30/612:55JNB - SDU
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/5R17 727
Mon 27/518:45SDU - JNB
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/622:35JNB - SDU
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R17 764

Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 622 455 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sun 26/519:55GIG - JNB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 28/514:30JNB - GIG
2 stops36h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R24 844
Sun 26/518:45GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 28/512:55JNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/5R28 908
Wed 22/521:55GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mKLM
Sun 26/523:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 14/5R32 512
Wed 22/521:55GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mAir France
Sun 26/523:15CPT - GIG
2 stops49h 20mAir France
Deal found 13/5R33 046
Thu 23/513:15SDU - CPT
2 stops40h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 27/513:00CPT - SDU
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R33 726
Wed 29/53:00GIG - JNB
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Tue 4/613:25JNB - GIG
1 stop31h 30mEmirates
Deal found 14/5R34 407
Thu 23/59:35SDU - CPT
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 27/513:00CPT - SDU
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R35 252
Wed 22/516:30GIG - CPT
1 stop37h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 26/518:55CPT - GIG
1 stop39h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/5R36 098
Wed 22/516:30GIG - CPT
1 stop37h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 26/518:55CPT - GIG
1 stop39h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5R37 202

One-way flights to South Africa from Rio de Janeiro

Search for one-way flight options from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. 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 622 455 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Rio de Janeiro, there is a search form available above.
Tue 18/621:20GIG - JNB
2 stops34h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R11 806
Tue 18/617:45SDU - JNB
2 stops29h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R11 843
Tue 18/67:55GIG - JNB
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5R13 020
Fri 27/97:50SDU - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R13 167
Tue 20/817:45SDU - CPT
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R13 351
Sat 17/810:20GIG - CPT
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R13 847
Mon 19/814:35GIG - CPT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R13 921
Sun 18/88:40SDU - CPT
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R13 921
Fri 23/821:20GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R13 939

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 622 455 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.

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R16 587 - R31 832

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 25/7

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/8

2 stops26h 30m

R16 587

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 28/7

2 stops31h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/8

2 stops25h 35m

R16 973

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/6

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/6

2 stops28h 45m

R17 212

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontJohannesburg OR Tambo

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 11/6

2 stops45h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/6

2 stops27h 00m

R17 231

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 30/5

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/6

2 stops25h 50m

R18 206

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontJohannesburg OR Tambo

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 11/6

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/6

2 stops43h 30m

R18 831

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontCape Town Intl

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 26/8

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/9

2 stops43h 10m

R30 747

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontJohannesburg OR Tambo

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/6

2 stops50h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/6

2 stops36h 55m

R30 986

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/6

1 stop35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/6

1 stop37h 30m

R31 832

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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 15 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa, such as Ethiopian Air, LATAM Airlines and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 954 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

8,1
Very Good
3 954 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 954 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

7,9
Good
1 568 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 954 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

7,7
Good
4 393 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 954 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

7,6
Good
2 409 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 954 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

7,6
Good
1 767 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 954 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa for under R16 600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa for under R16 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on LATAM Airlines for just R16 587, but on average you can expect to pay R18 132.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa for under R24 900?

    There are currently 16+ open flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than R24 900.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 806. Users have also found prices from R15 061 and R21 773 on TAAG and KLM, respectively.

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

  • What does GIG to JNB mean?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is GIG and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Rio de Janeiro to South Africa 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 Rio de Janeiro to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Rio de Janeiro to South Africa 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 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa 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 Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Rio de Janeiro to South Africa 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 Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 15/5.

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