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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R8 770

CPT — RIO
Nov 24 — Dec 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Mon 23/1117:10 -
3 stops36h 50m
Sun 29/1119:20 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 23/10R12 351
Thu 3/1215:40 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 9/1219:30 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 21/10R12 699
Thu 19/1115:40 -
2 stops24h 45m
Wed 25/1119:30 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 23/10R12 831
Mon 23/1115:40 -
1 stop21h 05m
Sun 29/118:15 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 23/10R12 931
Thu 19/1115:40 -
1 stop22h 45m
Wed 25/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 23/10R12 947
Mon 23/1118:25 -
2 stops42h 15m
Sun 29/1112:00 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 23/10R12 964
Thu 3/1215:40 -
1 stop22h 45m
Wed 9/126:15 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 21/10R14 638
Sat 5/1215:40 -
1 stop11h 20m
Sat 12/1218:05 -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 21/10R14 688
Sat 21/1115:40 -
1 stop22h 20m
Fri 4/126:15 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 21/10R14 755

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

R12 351

One-way from

R8 770

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R15 268
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 23/11-29/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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13/4-31/12
  • 13/4-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 835 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R15 400 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/4

15:05-22:20

2 stops36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 770

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/4

15:05-19:45

2 stops33h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 803

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

15:30-20:20

2 stops33h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 394

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

15:30-10:50

2 stops48h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 726

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

15:40-9:25

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 25/11

10:10-12:40

1 stop21h 30m

R12 947

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

7:00-0:35

2 stops22h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/12

4:15-12:40

1 stop27h 25m

R13 627

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/3

15:40-0:35

1 stop13h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/4

17:40-10:55

1 stop12h 15m

R14 207

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

15:40-9:55

2 stops23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 16/1

22:05-12:40

2 stops33h 35m

R14 373

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

15:40-22:00

1 stop11h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 12/12

18:05-19:45

2 stops20h 40m

R14 688

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/3

15:40-22:00

1 stop11h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 2/4

14:20-10:55

2 stops15h 35m

R14 688

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (average of R13 047). Flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of R28 813). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between R14 091 and R18 485 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 351 on LATAM Airlines (Nov 23–Nov 29).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Sao Paulo (GRU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Sao Paulo (GRU) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 422.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 43m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, such as South African and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 970 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    For a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 1 airline has flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    Departing from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro will take you 22h 45m. The distance between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro is about 6070 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at R10 507. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (average of R13 047). Flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of R28 813). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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LATAM Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Top airline flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 507AverageR16 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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