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 12h 45m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 824. Airlines will cover a distance of 6070 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIO to 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.

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 deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Average price	R16 892

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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 498). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R40 428). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 712 and R19 043 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 418 on LATAM Airlines (Sept 20–Oct 3).

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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 12h 45m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 824. Airlines will cover a distance of 6070 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 498). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R40 428). 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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The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 418 on LATAM Airlines (Sept 20–Oct 3).