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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R9 034

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RIO
Sep 13 — Sep 201
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 14 August 2026.

Mon 17/815:50 -
1 stop31h 55m
Wed 26/85:00 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 14/8R12 250
Sat 15/815:50 -
1 stop26h 20m
Sun 23/820:10 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 14/8R12 331
Mon 17/815:50 -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 26/814:05 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 14/8R12 799
Sun 8/1115:05 -
2 stops37h 05m
Sun 15/119:05 -
2 stops39h 35m
Deal found 11/8R13 026
Sun 8/1115:05 -
2 stops35h 55m
Sun 15/116:15 -
2 stops42h 25m
Deal found 11/8R13 300
Mon 17/820:25 -
2 stops39h 55m
Wed 26/814:05 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 14/8R13 446
Sat 19/915:05 -
2 stops34h 00m
Wed 30/911:10 -
2 stops21h 50m
Deal found 9/8R13 688
Mon 17/815:50 -
1 stop13h 15m
Sun 23/820:15 -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 12/8R15 514
Sat 19/915:50 -
1 stop13h 55m
Wed 30/97:00 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 9/8R15 579
Thu 17/915:50 -
1 stop12h 35m
Sun 27/912:05 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 13/8R15 708
Mon 17/815:50 -
1 stop20h 30m
Sun 23/820:10 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 12/8R15 757
Thu 24/915:50 -
1 stop28h 20m
Sun 4/1015:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 11/8R15 934

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 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 026

One-way from

R9 034

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R12 912
8/11-15/11
  • 8/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R15 137 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

15:05-22:00

2 stops35h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 15/11

6:15-5:40

2 stops42h 25m

R13 300

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

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

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

15:05-23:10

2 stops37h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 15/11

5:45-14:00

2 stops27h 15m

R15 304

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

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

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

15:50-8:00

1 stop21h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/10

20:20-10:55

2 stops33h 35m

R16 048

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

15:50-13:10

1 stop26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 30/9

13:55-10:55

1 stop16h 00m

R16 242

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

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

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

15:50-10:55

2 stops24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/10

19:30-10:55

1 stop10h 25m

R16 387

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

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

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

18:25-8:00

2 stops42h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 15/9

20:20-10:55

2 stops33h 35m

R16 516

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

15:50-22:10

2 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 4/10

14:50-10:55

1 stop15h 05m

R16 904

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

15:50-9:35

2 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 30/9

13:45-10:55

1 stop16h 10m

R17 357

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

11:05-7:15

2 stops25h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 22/11

11:50-11:10

2 stops18h 20m

R17 454

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

15:05-9:30

2 stops47h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 3/10

17:30-14:00

2 stops39h 30m

R19 086

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (average of R11 571). Flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of R28 087). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between R11 232 and R15 805 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 026 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 8–Nov 15).

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 75% 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.

Sao Paulo (GRU) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 207.

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 23m.

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 43m.

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 14 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates,South African, andLATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
South African
7,6
Good
63 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 979 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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. 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 21h 10m. The distance between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro is about 6082 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 242. 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (average of R11 571). Flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in April is currently the most expensive (average of R28 087). 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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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 14 August 2026.
LATAM Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro
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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top airline 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 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 242AverageR12 951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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