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R6 255+ 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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RIO
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2026

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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 24 February 2026.

Thu 9/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 23/417:55
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/2R8 750
Thu 9/49:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/413:45
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R9 406
Sun 29/314:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop28h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 12/411:30
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/2R9 678
Thu 12/315:30
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop29h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 25/318:35
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops37h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/2R9 694
Tue 7/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop15h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 14/413:45
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/2R9 758
Sun 29/314:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 12/46:00
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops24h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/2R9 774
Tue 7/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop22h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 14/421:20
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops33h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/2R9 854
Thu 7/59:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/515:00
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R9 918
Thu 9/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 23/413:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 094
Thu 12/315:30
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop20h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 25/317:10
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/2R10 430
Thu 7/59:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/513:45
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2R10 462
Tue 17/315:30
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop20h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 24/321:20
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/2R10 910

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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 24 February 2026.

Return from

R8 750

One-way from

R6 255

Popular in

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Average price

R15 277
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 9/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

9:50-7:15

1 stop26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 23/4

13:45-7:05

1 stop12h 20m

R9 406

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 12/4

6:00-11:55

2 stops24h 55m

R9 838

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:50-10:45

1 stop24h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 23/4

12:00-11:55

1 stop18h 55m

R9 998

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 23/4

13:55-11:55

1 stop17h 00m

R10 094

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

9:50-7:40

1 stop26h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 12/5

13:45-10:20

2 stops15h 35m

R10 462

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

15:15-21:45

2 stops35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 24/3

12:25-21:35

2 stops28h 10m

R10 510

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

14:50-8:35

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 20/4

12:15-11:55

2 stops18h 40m

R11 118

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

15:30-18:35

2 stops32h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 20/3

21:20-12:40

2 stops34h 20m

R12 254

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

15:30-8:00

1 stop21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/3

18:35-12:40

2 stops37h 05m

R12 654

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

0:45-7:15

2 stops35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 12/4

8:30-14:40

2 stops25h 10m

R12 846

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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 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 10 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 17 hours 57 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 055
South African
South African
From R12 866
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 163

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines, South African 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 24 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS, andLATAM Airlines 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
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 880 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 919 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
South African
7,5
Good
56 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 761 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 532 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 R649, while return flights cost around R601.

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

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around R1 669, however they can be found for as little as R712.

  • 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 (15 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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