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R6 778+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2026

Find the latest flights to Rio de Janeiro in 2026, 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 8 January 2026.

Return from

R10 668

One-way from

R6 778

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 066
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Sat 16/514:50JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 23/517:15GIG - JNB
1 stop13h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1R10 668
Thu 22/115:30JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 4/214:30GIG - JNB
2 stops17h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R11 816
Thu 22/115:30JNB - SDU
2 stops21h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 4/220:05SDU - JNB
1 stop11h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R11 882
Thu 12/30:45JNB - SDU
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/313:45SDU - JNB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R11 915
Fri 13/215:30JNB - GIG
2 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 25/27:30GIG - JNB
2 stops24h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R11 964
Fri 13/215:30JNB - GIG
2 stops35h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 26/219:35GIG - JNB
1 stop12h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R11 997
Tue 31/314:50JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 7/418:35GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R12 013
Fri 13/315:30JNB - GIG
1 stop34h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 20/318:35GIG - JNB
2 stops37h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R12 506
Sat 16/514:50JNB - SDU
1 stop27h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sat 23/513:55SDU - JNB
1 stop17h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1R12 916
Thu 5/315:30JNB - GIG
1 stop12h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sun 10/517:15GIG - JNB
1 stop13h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 359
Tue 31/314:50JNB - SDU
2 stops25h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 7/421:20SDU - JNB
2 stops33h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 572
Fri 23/115:30JNB - SDU
1 stop26h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 28/215:35SDU - JNB
1 stop16h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 786

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

15:30-8:05

2 stops21h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/2

20:05-12:40

1 stop11h 35m

R11 882

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

0:45-7:55

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 20/3

13:45-14:40

2 stops19h 55m

R11 915

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

15:30-6:35

2 stops20h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/2

14:30-12:40

2 stops17h 10m

R11 948

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

15:30-6:35

2 stops44h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 25/2

7:30-12:40

2 stops24h 10m

R11 964

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

15:30-21:35

2 stops35h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/2

19:35-12:40

1 stop12h 05m

R11 997

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

15:30-21:15

1 stop34h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/3

18:35-12:40

2 stops37h 05m

R12 506

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 23/5

13:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

R12 916

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

15:30-13:15

1 stop26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 28/2

15:35-12:40

1 stop16h 05m

R13 786

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

15:30-9:25

1 stop22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 28/2

15:35-12:40

1 stop16h 05m

R13 786

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

16:40-20:10

2 stops32h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/5

9:40-14:40

2 stops24h 00m

R14 065

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Best time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro

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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 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 33 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 21 hours 5 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines, South African and Emirates.

LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From R10 315
South African
South African
From R11 068
Emirates
Emirates
From R20 097

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 Emirates.

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 8 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, LATAM Airlines, andSWISS to Brazil to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 897 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 839 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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, LATAM Airlines 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–Galeão Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro. One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl typically cost R633, while return flights cost around R1 460.

  • 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 (18 hours 40 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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