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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 191

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RIO
Jan 6 — Jan 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 December 2025.

Fri 26/1218:55CPT - SDU
2 stops43h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 11/114:00SDU - CPT
2 stops39h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R32 165
Fri 26/1212:35CPT - GIG
2 stops32h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 11/111:30GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R33 146
Thu 25/1218:30CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 25mEmirates
Fri 9/13:45GIG - CPT
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/12R34 466
Fri 26/129:00CPT - GIG
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/115:35GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R35 498
Fri 26/129:00CPT - GIG
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/115:40GIG - CPT
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R35 532
Thu 25/1219:50CPT - GIG
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/110:10GIG - CPT
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R35 616
Fri 26/1218:30CPT - GIG
1 stop26h 25mEmirates
Sat 10/13:45GIG - CPT
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Deal found 6/12R35 667
Fri 26/129:00CPT - GIG
2 stops30h 45mSWISS
Fri 2/115:25GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/12R38 138
Thu 25/1212:35CPT - SDU
2 stops29h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 10/120:05SDU - CPT
2 stops40h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R38 747
Thu 25/1218:45CPT - GIG
1 stop40h 15mLufthansa
Sat 10/115:40GIG - CPT
2 stops40h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12R39 559
Wed 17/1212:35CPT - SDU
2 stops29h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 5/120:05SDU - CPT
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R44 076
Thu 18/1212:35CPT - SDU
2 stops50h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 5/114:00SDU - CPT
2 stops46h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R44 770

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 057

One-way from

R7 191

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R18 290
20/1-27/1
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R67 526 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R15 010 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
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Rio de Janeiro

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Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

20:25-21:25

2 stops30h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 27/1

12:30-6:40

1 stop13h 10m

R16 057

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

12:40-7:35

1 stop23h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 27/1

11:20-6:40

1 stop14h 20m

R21 844

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

12:35-13:15

2 stops29h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 27/1

20:05-10:30

2 stops33h 25m

R24 906

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/1

0:30-14:30

2 stops43h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 21/1

11:20-14:00

2 stops21h 40m

R26 294

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

13:40-15:55

1 stop31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 29/3

3:30-16:50

1 stop32h 20m

R28 053

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

12:35-9:35

2 stops50h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 30/3

13:55-17:20

2 stops46h 25m

R31 522

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

18:55-9:35

2 stops43h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 11/1

14:00-10:30

2 stops39h 30m

R32 165

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

12:35-16:10

2 stops32h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/1

11:30-10:30

2 stops42h 00m

R33 146

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

18:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/1

3:45-16:45

1 stop32h 00m

R34 466

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/12

9:00-10:45

2 stops30h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/1

15:35-7:40

2 stops35h 05m

R35 532

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Sao Paulo (GRU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R20 987.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 35m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 44m.

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 7 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates, LATAM Airlines, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7,4
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 2 airlines have 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 29h 40m. The distance between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro is about 6070 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 635. Another option worth looking into is South African, starting at R20 098 round trip. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 42% 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.

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Fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 December 2025.
LATAM Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro
Emirates flights from Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro

Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 635AverageR11 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR20 098AverageR21 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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