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R7 652+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult

Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 June 2025.

Return from

R12 825

One-way from

R7 652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 340
24/7-1/8
  • 24/7-1/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
10/7
  • 10/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 078 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 290 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Thu 24/70:45JNB - GIG
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/86:15GIG - JNB
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R12 825
Tue 24/615:05JNB - GIG
1 stop23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Wed 30/718:25GIG - JNB
1 stop12h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/6R13 711
Thu 24/70:45JNB - SDU
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/811:25SDU - JNB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R17 590
Thu 10/715:05JNB - SDU
1 stop23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Thu 17/714:00SDU - JNB
1 stop17h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/6R18 564
Mon 23/69:50JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 15mSouth African
Tue 29/715:10GIG - JNB
2 stops14h 00mSouth African
Deal found 9/6R20 973
Mon 16/619:35JNB - GIG
2 stops38h 20mSWISS
Sat 26/715:25GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 55mSWISS
Deal found 9/6R21 115
Mon 1/913:55JNB - GIG
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 17/95:15GIG - JNB
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R21 983
Wed 18/623:15JNB - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Wed 25/621:55GIG - JNB
1 stop42h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/6R23 825
Tue 12/819:10JNB - GIG
1 stop25h 40mEmirates
Mon 25/83:05GIG - JNB
1 stop32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 9/6R25 065
Sat 21/610:40JNB - GIG
2 stops47h 15mLufthansa
Sat 2/88:40GIG - JNB
2 stops42h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6R25 136
Sun 22/621:15JNB - GIG
2 stops41h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 29/716:50GIG - JNB
1 stop35h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/6R25 349
Mon 1/920:25JNB - SDU
2 stops46h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 17/914:20SDU - JNB
2 stops38h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R25 615

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

0:45-21:30

2 stops25h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/8

6:15-14:40

2 stops27h 25m

R12 825

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

15:05-9:35

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 30/7

18:25-12:15

1 stop12h 50m

R13 711

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

0:45-14:20

2 stops42h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 1/8

11:25-23:15

2 stops30h 50m

R17 590

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

15:05-9:35

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 17/7

14:00-12:15

1 stop17h 15m

R18 564

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

9:50-19:05

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 29/7

15:10-10:10

2 stops14h 00m

R20 973

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

19:35-9:35

2 stops43h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/8

15:45-9:20

2 stops36h 35m

R21 416

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

13:55-17:35

2 stops32h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 17/9

5:15-16:10

2 stops29h 55m

R21 983

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

10:40-4:55

2 stops47h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/8

16:15-8:35

1 stop35h 20m

R24 995

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

19:10-15:50

1 stop25h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 25/8

3:05-16:15

1 stop32h 10m

R25 065

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

21:15-9:35

2 stops41h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 29/7

16:50-9:25

1 stop35h 35m

R25 349

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Best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rio de Janeiro

When is the best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro takes 24 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Rio de Janeiro should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are South African, LATAM Airlines and SWISS.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 11 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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.

FAQs about flying to Rio de Janeiro

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro?

    Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont typically cost R432, while return flights cost around R1 052.

  • How much is a return flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around R90, however they can be found for as little as R59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Escondidinho Bar, hostel e casa de festas is the closest property to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (1,6 km away from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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