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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town from R14 048

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 23/5. 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 — CPT
May 8 — May 151
1 adult
Wed 8/5
Wed 15/5

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 3 May 2024.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R32 536

Round-trip from

R1 923
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Cape Town Intl

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro average R31 565. You can even find prices in February for less than R31 565, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as R22 614. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

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

When flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap KLM flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town. 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 560 380 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced KLM flights we've found from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 8/521:55GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mKLM
Sun 12/523:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 1/5R32 666
Wed 8/521:55GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mKLM
Sun 12/523:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/5R32 945
Fri 24/521:55GIG - CPT
1 stop42h 30mKLM
Fri 31/523:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/5R35 008
Wed 22/521:55GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mKLM
Wed 12/623:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/5R36 847
Sat 22/621:55GIG - CPT
1 stop42h 15mKLM
Mon 22/723:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/5R38 389
Sat 22/621:55GIG - CPT
1 stop42h 15mKLM
Mon 22/723:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/5R38 705
Sat 20/721:55GIG - CPT
1 stop42h 30mKLM
Sat 27/723:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/5R45 599

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town. 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 560 380 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Qatar Airways flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 8/59:35SDU - CPT
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 12/513:00CPT - SDU
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R33 893
Wed 8/59:35SDU - CPT
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 12/513:00CPT - SDU
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R34 171

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

Find cheap flight options from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 560 380 searches. Prices were last updated on 3 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 1/612:40SDU - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/615:30CPT - SDU
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R20 087
Wed 12/65:45GIG - CPT
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/615:30CPT - GIG
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R21 294
Sat 1/621:20GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/613:50CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/5R22 316
Wed 22/521:25SDU - CPT
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/614:35CPT - SDU
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R22 558
Wed 12/69:40GIG - CPT
3 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/615:30CPT - GIG
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R22 632
Wed 22/521:20GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/614:35CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R23 970
Wed 22/514:35GIG - CPT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/619:15CPT - GIG
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R25 457
Wed 22/57:50SDU - CPT
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/619:25CPT - SDU
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R26 609
Wed 12/69:30GIG - CPT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/612:50CPT - GIG
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R26 980

Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 560 380 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 6/117:50SDU - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1215:00CPT - SDU
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R19 938
Sat 1/612:40SDU - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/615:30CPT - SDU
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R20 087
Fri 9/87:40SDU - CPT
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/815:30CPT - SDU
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R20 756
Wed 12/65:45GIG - CPT
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/615:30CPT - GIG
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R21 294
Wed 6/119:30GIG - CPT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1215:00CPT - GIG
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R21 945
Sat 1/621:20GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/613:50CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/5R22 316
Wed 22/521:25SDU - CPT
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/614:35CPT - SDU
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R22 558
Wed 6/119:25SDU - CPT
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1213:00CPT - SDU
3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R22 577
Wed 12/69:40GIG - CPT
3 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/615:30CPT - GIG
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R22 632

Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town 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 560 380 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Wed 8/521:20GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/515:20CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/5R27 872
Wed 8/521:05GIG - CPT
2 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/520:00CPT - GIG
2 stops65h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R30 604
Wed 8/521:55GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mKLM
Sun 12/523:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 1/5R32 666
Wed 8/521:55GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mKLM
Sun 12/523:15CPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/5R32 945
Wed 8/59:35SDU - CPT
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 12/513:00CPT - SDU
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R33 893
Wed 8/59:35SDU - CPT
2 stops44h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 12/513:00CPT - SDU
2 stops37h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R34 171
Wed 8/516:30GIG - CPT
1 stop37h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 12/518:55CPT - GIG
1 stop39h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5R43 146
Wed 8/516:30GIG - CPT
1 stop37h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 12/518:55CPT - GIG
1 stop39h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/5R57 454

One-way flights to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro

Search for one-way flight options from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. 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 560 380 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town flights by using the search form above.
Thu 23/517:45SDU - CPT
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R14 048
Thu 23/520:05GIG - CPT
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R14 717
Thu 23/521:20GIG - CPT
2 stops34h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/5R15 181
Wed 22/53:00GIG - CPT
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 2/5R21 090
Wed 22/53:00GIG - CPT
2 stops30h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/5R25 754
Thu 23/521:55GIG - CPT
1 stop42h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/5R30 399

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town 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 560 380 searches. Data last updated 3 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

R20 087 - R43 146

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontCape Town Intl

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 1/6

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/6

2 stops24h 55m

R20 087

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/6

2 stops27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/6

2 stops35h 50m

R21 294

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/6

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/6

2 stops34h 35m

R22 316

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontCape Town Intl

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 22/5

2 stops35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/6

2 stops35h 00m

R22 558

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/5

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/5

2 stops65h 15m

R30 604

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 31/5

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/6

1 stop31h 50m

R31 979

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/5

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop25h 30m

R32 666

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontCape Town Intl

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/5

2 stops44h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/5

2 stops37h 30m

R33 893

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/5

1 stop37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop39h 40m

R43 146

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Deals found on 2/5

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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town is currently R20 198 while a return flight costs R28 727. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (average of R104). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R141). 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.

January

R1 988

February

R2 248

March

R2 527

April

R2 378

May

R1 988

June

R1 932

July

R2 211

August

R2 230

September

R2 286

October

R2 248

November

R2 137

December

R2 620

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 3 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town, such as KLM, Qatar Airways and British Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
4 023 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
4 023 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 023 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
1 604 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 023 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
4 444 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 023 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
794 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 023 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
11 134 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 023 reviews

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town for under R20 100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town for under R20 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R20 087, but on average you can expect to pay R24 769.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town for under R27 900?

    There are currently 8+ open flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than R27 900.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R22 316, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air (R15 181), Emirates (R21 090), and KLM (R30 399).

  • What does GIG to CPT mean?

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is GIG and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. 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.

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

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

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town 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 Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

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

    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 Cape Town.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town 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 Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

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

    The Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/5.

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