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R6 612+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RIO
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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 12 March 2026.

Sun 12/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 25/49:50
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops21h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/3R10 866
Sun 12/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 25/414:45
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/3R10 981
Wed 14/1014:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops36h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 22/1011:30
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/3R11 030
Wed 14/1014:50
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops32h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 22/1013:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/3R11 112
Fri 3/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops25h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/412:00
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/3R11 112
Tue 11/816:40
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/813:45
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3R11 374
Thu 21/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops36h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 28/518:30
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop12h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/3R11 374
Tue 17/315:30
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop21h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 25/317:10
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/3R11 390
Thu 30/40:45
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/59:55
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R11 423
Mon 4/521:20
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/512:15
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R11 537
Mon 8/69:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/613:45
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3R11 668
Thu 30/40:45
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/58:10
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R11 799

Find flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

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 12 March 2026.

Return from

R10 866

One-way from

R6 612

Popular in

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Average price

R13 616
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 12/4-25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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11/4
  • 11/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R2 704 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R488 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/4

18:35-11:55

2 stops36h 20m

R10 948

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 25/4

14:45-12:10

1 stop16h 25m

R10 981

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

0:45-22:05

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 31/5

8:10-14:40

2 stops25h 30m

R11 799

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:50-8:40

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 5/6

6:45-12:00

1 stop24h 15m

R12 650

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 12/5

21:20-12:00

2 stops33h 40m

R12 830

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 16/4

13:55-11:55

1 stop17h 00m

R13 468

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:50-8:35

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/5

12:15-12:00

2 stops18h 45m

R14 810

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

14:50-16:45

2 stops30h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 25/4

5:30-12:10

2 stops25h 40m

R14 941

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 26/4

13:55-11:55

1 stop17h 00m

R15 400

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-7:25

2 stops26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 18/6

13:45-7:05

1 stop12h 20m

R15 727

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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 6 March 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 16 hours 10 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 286
South African
South African
From R13 378
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 604

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 12 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,SWISS, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 897 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
South African
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 917 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 R616, while return flights cost around R940.

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

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around R1 563, however they can be found for as little as R1 128.

  • 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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