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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 162

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RIO
Feb 24 — Mar 31
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 25 January 2026.

Sun 8/30:30
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/36:55
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R11 819
Mon 19/1015:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 30/108:55
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop21h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 654
Sun 8/30:30
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/313:50
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R12 944
Tue 10/30:30
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/38:15
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R13 152
Mon 19/1015:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop26h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 30/1013:55
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 233
Mon 19/1015:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 1/1115:00
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop14h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 393
Sat 17/1015:30
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:30
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 586
Sat 17/1015:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop22h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 1/1117:15
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 228
Sat 28/215:30
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/317:30
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 871
Tue 10/30:30
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/36:00
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R16 091
Sun 18/1011:05
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1017:15
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R16 155
Tue 12/515:30
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/520:50
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R16 332

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 25 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 819

One-way from

R7 162

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R23 093
8/3-16/3
  • 8/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R30 523 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R10 555 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 25 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

0:30-21:20

2 stops25h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/3

6:55-14:00

2 stops26h 05m

R11 819

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

0:30-7:40

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 16/3

13:50-14:00

2 stops19h 10m

R12 944

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

0:30-7:40

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 18/3

8:15-14:00

2 stops24h 45m

R13 152

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

15:30-10:05

2 stops47h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/3

17:30-14:00

2 stops39h 30m

R14 871

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

0:30-19:10

2 stops23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/3

6:00-14:00

2 stops27h 00m

R16 091

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

15:30-23:10

2 stops36h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 19/5

20:50-14:00

2 stops36h 10m

R16 332

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

15:30-7:40

2 stops45h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 19/5

20:15-14:00

2 stops36h 45m

R16 460

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

18:45-6:00

1 stop40h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/3

15:40-11:00

1 stop38h 20m

R20 347

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

12:40-20:15

1 stop12h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 7/3

6:35-6:40

1 stop19h 05m

R22 386

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

15:30-7:55

2 stops45h 25m

R7 162

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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.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% 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 R22 662.

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 21m.

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 25 January 2026.
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
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 915 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

  • 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 093. Another option worth looking into is South African, starting at R20 036 round trip. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 36% 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 25 January 2026.
LATAM Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro
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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 25 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 093AverageR10 941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR20 036AverageR20 379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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