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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Town from R9 813

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Jun 27 — Jul 41
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 28 May 2026.

Sun 1/1117:15
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 28/1115:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/5R14 343
Sun 1/1120:15
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 28/1115:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop21h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/5R14 425
Sat 29/819:35
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/915:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R14 507
Fri 23/1018:35
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop11h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 8/119:00
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops20h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/5R15 095
Fri 23/107:40
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1115:05
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R16 551
Tue 11/820:50
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops36h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 17/815:10
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops33h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/5R16 567
Sun 19/719:35
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop10h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 3/815:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop21h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/5R16 616
Sun 19/720:15
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 3/815:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop26h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/5R16 698
Fri 23/1013:45
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops16h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 29/1015:50
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops24h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/5R16 780
Fri 23/1013:55
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1115:05
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5R17 058
Sat 28/1120:20
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops33h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 13/129:00
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops28h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/5R17 434
Fri 23/1013:55
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 8/119:00
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops28h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/5R17 483

Find 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 28 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 343

One-way from

R9 813

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R20 067
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 1/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
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  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
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Cheapest return flight

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 19/7

7:55-10:55

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

15:50-8:10

1 stop21h 20m

R16 796
Fastest return journey

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 23/10

15:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

9:00-0:05

2 stops20h 05m

R17 467

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 23/10

13:55-10:55

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

9:00-8:35

2 stops28h 35m

R17 483

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 23/7

21:20-10:55

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

9:00-8:35

2 stops28h 35m

R18 023

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 7/8

20:15-10:55

1 stop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

9:00-8:35

2 stops28h 35m

R18 236

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 19/7

7:05-10:55

2 stops22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

20:25-7:45

2 stops40h 20m

R19 724

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 31/8

20:15-6:45

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

12:50-23:35

1 stop15h 45m

R21 016

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 19/7

7:55-10:55

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

19:35-0:05

2 stops33h 30m

R21 539

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/9

20:15-6:45

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

12:50-23:35

1 stop15h 45m

R21 834

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

R22 275

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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 747). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R41 492). 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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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 22h. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 796. Airlines will cover a distance of 6082 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 747). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R41 492). 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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