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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town from R11 565

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Oct 8 — Oct 151
1 adult

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 October 2024.

Round-trip from

R15 108

One-way from

R11 565

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June
16/11-23/11
  • 16/11-23/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 10m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air 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 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Ethiopian Air 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.
Mon 2/1217:30SDU - CPT
2 stops39h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/1213:50CPT - SDU
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/10R25 423
Tue 31/1211:25GIG - CPT
2 stops44h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/113:50CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/10R28 861

Cheap Emirates flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates 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 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Emirates flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 29/1117:45SDU - CPT
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Sat 1/213:40CPT - SDU
2 stops47h 55mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R31 466
Fri 15/112:55GIG - CPT
2 stops54h 35mEmirates
Sat 23/1118:25CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R31 900

Cheap Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 374 searches. Prices were last updated on 3 October 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 16/116:30GIG - CPT
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1115:00CPT - GIG
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10R15 924
Sat 16/1110:10SDU - CPT
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1115:00CPT - SDU
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10R18 476
Fri 29/1121:20GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 15mGOL
Sat 1/212:40CPT - GIG
1 stop14h 40mGOL
Deal found 2/10R27 437
Fri 29/1117:45SDU - CPT
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Sat 1/213:40CPT - SDU
2 stops47h 55mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R31 466
Mon 18/1120:50GIG - CPT
1 stop43h 40mKLM
Mon 25/1123:20CPT - GIG
2 stops48h 00mKLM
Deal found 2/10R31 709
Fri 15/112:55GIG - CPT
2 stops54h 35mEmirates
Sat 23/1118:25CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R31 900
Mon 18/1120:15SDU - CPT
2 stops33h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 25/1112:35CPT - SDU
2 stops54h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/10R34 748
Mon 18/1117:35SDU - CPT
3 stops33h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/1114:35CPT - SDU
2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/10R36 050
Fri 29/1120:40GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Fri 31/10:35CPT - GIG
2 stops46h 45mAir France
Deal found 2/10R37 543

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 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 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 16/116:30GIG - CPT
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1115:00CPT - GIG
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10R15 108
Sat 16/1110:10SDU - CPT
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/1115:00CPT - SDU
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10R18 476
Mon 2/1217:30SDU - CPT
2 stops39h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/1213:50CPT - SDU
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/10R25 423
Fri 29/1121:20GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 15mGOL
Sat 1/212:40CPT - GIG
1 stop14h 40mGOL
Deal found 2/10R27 437
Tue 31/1211:25GIG - CPT
2 stops44h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/113:50CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/10R28 861
Fri 29/1117:45SDU - CPT
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Sat 1/213:40CPT - SDU
2 stops47h 55mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R31 466
Mon 18/1120:50GIG - CPT
1 stop43h 40mKLM
Mon 25/1123:20CPT - GIG
2 stops48h 00mKLM
Deal found 2/10R31 709
Fri 15/112:55GIG - CPT
2 stops54h 35mEmirates
Sat 23/1118:25CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R31 900
Mon 18/1120:15SDU - CPT
2 stops33h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 25/1112:35CPT - SDU
2 stops54h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/10R34 748

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 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 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 20/317:30SDU - CPT
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10R11 565
Thu 20/319:40GIG - CPT
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10R12 433
Tue 11/221:20GIG - CPT
2 stops34h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/10R15 351
Tue 11/217:30SDU - CPT
2 stops38h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/10R15 386
Tue 11/219:40GIG - CPT
1 stop11h 55mGOL
Deal found 2/10R16 862
Wed 19/32:55GIG - CPT
1 stop27h 45mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R20 196
Wed 12/220:50GIG - CPT
1 stop43h 40mKLM
Deal found 2/10R20 595
Sun 16/220:40GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Deal found 2/10R22 436
Wed 5/318:10GIG - CPT
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/10R23 790

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 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2024.

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R15 108 - R38 116

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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 16/11

2 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/11

2 stops22h 00m

R15 108

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontCape Town Intl

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 16/11

2 stops22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/11

2 stops23h 10m

R18 476

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontCape Town Intl

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/12

2 stops39h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/12

2 stops35h 20m

R25 423

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 29/11

1 stop28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/2

1 stop14h 40m

R27 437

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontCape Town Intl

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 29/11

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/2

2 stops47h 55m

R31 466

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 18/11

1 stop43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/11

2 stops48h 00m

R31 709

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontCape Town Intl

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 18/11

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/11

2 stops54h 25m

R34 748

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 29/11

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/1

2 stops46h 45m

R37 543

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlCape Town Intl

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 16/10

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/10

2 stops41h 15m

R38 116

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Deals found on 2/10

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

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).

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 October 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town, such as Ethiopian Air and Emirates. 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
3 575 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,8
Good
119 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,7
Good
1 683 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7,6
Good
3 951 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R25 423, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include GOL and Emirates.

  • 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 351), GOL (R16 862), and Emirates (R20 196).

  • 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.

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