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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Town from R10 983

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Aug 6 — Aug 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 July 2026.

Fri 24/719:30
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop10h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 6/815:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/7R14 444
Fri 14/819:30
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop10h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 21/89:00
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops28h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/7R14 476
Wed 12/86:00
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops23h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 20/815:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop22h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/7R14 541
Fri 24/78:25
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 6/815:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop21h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/7R14 639
Wed 12/88:00
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/811:05
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R15 158
Thu 6/818:35
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/89:00
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R15 223
Thu 20/819:30
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/815:50
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R15 256
Thu 20/820:10
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/815:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R15 256
Sat 8/820:45
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops33h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 15/815:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop21h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/7R15 386
Thu 6/813:55
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/89:55
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R15 500
Wed 12/813:55
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 25/89:00
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops28h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/7R16 003
Wed 12/86:05
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/89:00
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R16 556

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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 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 444

One-way from

R10 983

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June

Cheapest in

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Average price

R20 146
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 24/7-6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 40m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
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  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 July 2026.
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Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 20/8

20:10-16:45

2 stops15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

15:50-8:05

2 stops21h 15m

R16 052

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 13/8

8:15-13:00

2 stops47h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

15:10-7:40

2 stops45h 30m

R16 962

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 20/8

13:45-14:10

2 stops43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

13:50-7:40

2 stops46h 50m

R16 994

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 24/7

13:30-10:55

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

20:25-7:25

2 stops40h 00m

R18 830

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 13/8

14:55-14:10

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

15:10-23:10

2 stops37h 00m

R20 390

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 31/7

6:30-10:55

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

6:15-0:05

3 stops22h 50m

R21 316

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 23/10

13:45-16:10

2 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

20:50-16:45

2 stops48h 55m

R21 365

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 23/10

12:15-10:55

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

9:00-9:25

2 stops29h 25m

R21 560

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/12

17:35-9:45

2 stops35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

9:55-7:45

2 stops26h 50m

R21 722

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 13/8

8:15-13:00

2 stops47h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

15:10-7:40

2 stops45h 30m

R22 551

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (average of R9 683). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R41 219). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town can take about 47h 45m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 962. Airlines will cover a distance of 6070 km.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (average of R9 683). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R41 219). 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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