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R6 723+ Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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— RIO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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 6 March 2026.

Thu 9/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 25/416:45
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3R8 953
Thu 7/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 14/518:30
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop12h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/3R9 630
Mon 30/314:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop21h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 23/414:55
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/3R10 208
Thu 2/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop32h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/419:20
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop11h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3R10 241
Thu 9/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops22h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 25/413:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3R10 456
Sun 19/416:40
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/47:55
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R10 968
Sun 14/614:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 21/620:30
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops34h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3R11 100
Sun 29/314:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 20/49:20
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops21h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3R11 513
Thu 7/514:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop22h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 14/512:15
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/3R11 529
Thu 23/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops32h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 30/413:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/3R11 546
Sun 14/616:40
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/68:30
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R11 959
Fri 13/315:30
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops29h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 20/321:20
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/3R12 487

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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 6 March 2026.

Return from

R8 953

One-way from

R6 723

Popular in

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Average price

R13 660
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 9/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 20/4

9:20-11:55

2 stops21h 35m

R11 513

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

15:30-21:15

1 stop34h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/4

6:05-12:10

2 stops25h 05m

R11 678

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:50-8:35

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 14/5

13:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

R11 992

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 23/4

13:55-11:55

1 stop17h 00m

R13 016

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

9:50-20:05

1 stop15h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/5

21:00-7:05

1 stop29h 05m

R13 726

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

9:25-22:45

2 stops18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/3

6:20-11:00

2 stops23h 40m

R15 510
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

15:30-0:20

1 stop13h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/3

14:30-12:40

2 stops17h 10m

R16 220

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

15:30-9:25

1 stop22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 21/3

6:30-12:40

1 stop25h 10m

R16 237

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

11:10-7:40

1 stop25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 24/3

13:50-13:05

2 stops18h 15m

R17 178

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

8:10-7:40

2 stops28h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 21/3

8:05-10:10

2 stops21h 05m

R19 045

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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 27 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 20 hours 22 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 382
South African
South African
From R13 502
Emirates
Emirates
From R19 786

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 6 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
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 889 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 917 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7 776 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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 R622, while return flights cost around R735.

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

    A return flight to Rio de Janeiro will typically cost around R2 172, however they can be found for as little as R735.

  • 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 (13 hours 55 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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