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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 845

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — JNB
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 375

One-way from

R11 845

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R17 308
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 27/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R5 472 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 336 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2025.

Wed 16/418:25GIG - JNB
1 stop12h 50mLATAM Airlines
Tue 6/515:05JNB - GIG
1 stop13h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/3R14 375
Sat 1/1121:40GIG - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1114:30JNB - GIG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R16 153
Sat 1/1113:00SDU - JNB
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/114:35JNB - SDU
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R19 270
Thu 15/520:55GIG - JNB
2 stops26h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/68:20JNB - GIG
2 stops54h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R21 342
Wed 12/1118:10GIG - JNB
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 19/1122:05JNB - GIG
2 stops45h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/3R24 092
Mon 2/66:10GIG - JNB
1 stop19h 50mGOL
Mon 9/69:50JNB - GIG
1 stop26h 20mGOL
Deal found 13/3R24 367
Sun 8/613:00SDU - JNB
2 stops33h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/622:50JNB - SDU
2 stops26h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R26 054
Sat 1/1120:50GIG - JNB
1 stop44h 10mKLM
Wed 12/1119:45JNB - GIG
2 stops51h 55mKLM
Deal found 13/3R27 026
Wed 14/53:30GIG - JNB
1 stop31h 45mEmirates
Thu 19/619:10JNB - GIG
1 stop25h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/3R32 123
Sat 1/1120:20SDU - JNB
2 stops38h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 12/1112:45JNB - SDU
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R32 655
Wed 11/613:00SDU - JNB
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Sat 14/613:25JNB - SDU
2 stops48h 05mEmirates
Deal found 13/3R32 820
Thu 10/415:20GIG - JNB
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 15/513:55JNB - GIG
2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R34 764

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo 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 14 March 2025.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 16/4

18:25-12:15

1 stop12h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

15:05-23:45

1 stop13h 40m

R14 375

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 15/5

20:55-3:55

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

8:20-9:55

2 stops54h 35m

R21 342

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/6

13:00-7:00

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

9:50-8:30

1 stop27h 40m

R22 919

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/6

6:10-7:00

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

9:50-7:10

1 stop26h 20m

R24 367

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/8

21:35-7:00

2 stops52h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/8

16:40-23:40

2 stops36h 00m

R24 954

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/6

16:50-9:25

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

19:25-17:50

2 stops27h 25m

R25 009

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 8/6

13:00-3:55

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

22:50-20:10

2 stops26h 20m

R26 054

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/5

21:55-21:20

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

23:15-19:45

1 stop25h 30m

R30 785

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 14/5

3:30-16:15

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

19:10-15:50

1 stop25h 40m

R32 123

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 11/6

13:00-10:15

2 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

13:25-8:30

2 stops48h 05m

R32 820

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/3

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Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIO to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 14 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R14 375. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and GOL, with the lowest prices starting at R21 342 and R24 367, respectively. LATAM Airlines is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with LATAM Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 845. Ethiopian Air flights start at R15 677 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R21 782 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo?

    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 OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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