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R7 618+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Dec 3 — Dec 101
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 3 November 2025.

Return from

R13 694

One-way from

R8 050

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 110
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 2/12-20/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 012 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R368 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 2/1215:30JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 20/122:50GIG - JNB
2 stops32h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/11R13 694
Thu 20/1115:25JNB - GIG
2 stops44h 10mLATAM Airlines
Thu 27/1112:30GIG - JNB
1 stop19h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/11R13 833
Tue 2/1215:30JNB - SDU
2 stops32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Tue 20/121:20SDU - JNB
2 stops34h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/11R13 867
Thu 20/1115:25JNB - SDU
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Thu 27/1117:10SDU - JNB
1 stop14h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/11R14 179
Tue 2/1215:30JNB - SDU
1 stop22h 50mLATAM Airlines
Mon 19/114:00SDU - JNB
1 stop17h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/11R14 543
Tue 2/1215:30JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 00mLATAM Airlines
Mon 19/117:05GIG - JNB
1 stop14h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/11R15 270
Tue 2/1215:30JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 21/114:30GIG - JNB
2 stops17h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/11R15 547
Sun 16/1116:40JNB - SDU
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1213:45SDU - JNB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R15 806
Sat 15/110:45JNB - GIG
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1211:25GIG - JNB
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R15 824
Sun 30/1116:40JNB - GIG
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/115:55GIG - JNB
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11R17 486
Sun 30/1116:40JNB - GIG
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/119:20GIG - JNB
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11R17 503
Sun 16/1115:25JNB - SDU
2 stops24h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 1/1220:05SDU - JNB
1 stop11h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/11R19 027

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

15:25-6:35

2 stops44h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 26/11

3:25-12:35

1 stop28h 10m

R13 954

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

15:30-9:20

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 19/1

14:00-12:40

1 stop17h 40m

R14 543

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

0:45-7:05

2 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/5

6:00-14:40

2 stops27h 40m

R15 529

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

16:40-20:40

2 stops33h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 1/12

13:45-14:40

2 stops19h 55m

R15 806

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

0:45-19:35

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/12

11:25-14:40

2 stops22h 15m

R15 824

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

15:25-8:05

2 stops21h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 27/11

15:15-12:35

1 stop16h 20m

R15 910

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

16:40-20:55

2 stops33h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 19/1

15:55-12:40

1 stop15h 45m

R17 486

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

16:40-11:00

2 stops47h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 19/1

15:55-12:40

1 stop15h 45m

R17 486

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

16:40-20:55

2 stops33h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 22/1

19:20-12:40

1 stop12h 20m

R17 503

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

15:25-18:45

1 stop32h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/12

22:50-12:40

2 stops32h 50m

R18 680

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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 31 October 2025.

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 18 hours 45 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 881
South African
South African
From R11 676
Emirates
Emirates
From R21 200
SWISS
SWISS
From R17 509

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 3 November 2025.
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
3 400 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 400 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 874 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 775 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7 494 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 400 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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 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 R366, while return flights cost around R586.

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

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around R1 416, however they can be found for as little as R1 297.

  • 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 (12 hours 15 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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