R7 237+ 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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Aug 17 — Aug 241
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 12 August 2025.

Return from

R13 215

One-way from

R7 237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 113
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 25/9-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
25/9
  • 25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 638 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 495 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 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 12 August 2025.

Thu 25/915:05JNB - SDU
1 stop22h 15mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/107:05SDU - JNB
1 stop24h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 215
Thu 30/1015:25JNB - SDU
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 25/1121:20SDU - JNB
2 stops34h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 251
Thu 30/1015:25JNB - GIG
2 stops24h 35mLATAM Airlines
Tue 25/1122:50GIG - JNB
2 stops32h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 251
Thu 25/915:05JNB - SDU
1 stop22h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 11/1011:50SDU - JNB
2 stops19h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/8R13 321
Thu 25/915:05JNB - GIG
2 stops26h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 11/1013:40GIG - JNB
2 stops17h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/8R13 339
Thu 25/916:40JNB - SDU
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1010:35SDU - JNB
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 428
Mon 10/1111:10JNB - SDU
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/117:45SDU - JNB
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 446
Fri 7/1115:25JNB - GIG
1 stop22h 00mLATAM Airlines
Mon 24/1119:40GIG - JNB
1 stop11h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 552
Thu 28/815:05JNB - GIG
1 stop31h 30mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/910:55GIG - JNB
2 stops20h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 659
Thu 28/815:05JNB - SDU
2 stops22h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/917:05SDU - JNB
1 stop14h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 765
Thu 25/915:05JNB - GIG
1 stop28h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/1011:30GIG - JNB
1 stop19h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/8R13 978
Sat 13/90:45JNB - GIG
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/96:10GIG - JNB
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R14 545

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

15:05-8:20

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/10

7:05-12:15

1 stop24h 10m

R13 215

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

15:25-7:25

1 stop21h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 24/11

12:00-12:35

2 stops19h 35m

R13 251

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

15:25-7:45

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 25/11

21:20-12:35

2 stops34h 15m

R13 251

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

15:25-11:00

2 stops24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 25/11

22:50-12:35

2 stops32h 45m

R13 251

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

15:05-8:20

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 11/10

11:50-12:15

2 stops19h 25m

R13 321

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

15:05-12:10

2 stops26h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/10

13:40-12:15

2 stops17h 35m

R13 339

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

16:40-22:15

2 stops34h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/10

10:35-23:15

2 stops31h 40m

R13 428

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

11:10-14:20

1 stop32h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 27/11

7:45-7:45

1 stop19h 00m

R13 446

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

15:25-8:25

1 stop22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 24/11

19:40-12:35

1 stop11h 55m

R13 552

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

15:05-17:35

1 stop31h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/9

10:55-12:15

2 stops20h 20m

R13 659

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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.
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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 8 August 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 17 hours 35 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 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 12 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Azul, andSouth African to Brazil to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
8,0
Very Good

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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–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 R692, while return flights cost around R767.

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

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around R102, however they can be found for as little as R79.

  • 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 35 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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