Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R8 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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RIO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 403

One-way from

R8 225

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R19 504
16/11-24/11
  • 16/11-24/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
1/2
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R80 716 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 665 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1015:30CPT - SDU
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1118:50SDU - CPT
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R16 520
Thu 30/1015:30CPT - GIG
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1117:10GIG - CPT
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R17 457
Tue 30/120:30CPT - SDU
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/111:25SDU - CPT
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R17 890
Thu 30/1015:30CPT - GIG
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1119:40GIG - CPT
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R18 012
Sun 12/100:30CPT - GIG
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/106:10GIG - CPT
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R18 654
Sun 16/110:30CPT - SDU
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1115:15SDU - CPT
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R18 897
Thu 30/1015:30CPT - SDU
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1113:45SDU - CPT
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R19 851
Tue 30/120:30CPT - SDU
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/111:25SDU - CPT
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R22 628
Tue 30/120:30CPT - SDU
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/114:00SDU - CPT
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9R23 166
Sun 28/1213:40CPT - SDU
2 stops47h 00mEmirates
Fri 23/111:25SDU - CPT
2 stops48h 20mEmirates
Deal found 13/9R29 760

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Cape Town

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Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

19:35-0:20

2 stops33h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 21/1

17:05-17:20

2 stops19h 15m

R15 114

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

0:30-21:25

2 stops25h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 24/11

15:15-23:30

2 stops27h 15m

R18 897

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

20:25-0:30

2 stops33h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 20/10

8:40-19:55

2 stops30h 15m

R19 157

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

15:30-20:10

2 stops33h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/11

6:25-19:55

3 stops32h 30m

R19 695

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

15:30-22:20

2 stops35h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 6/11

13:45-17:20

2 stops22h 35m

R19 851

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

18:45-6:00

1 stop40h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 20/11

15:40-11:00

1 stop38h 20m

R21 882

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

0:30-14:20

2 stops42h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 20/1

11:25-6:40

1 stop14h 15m

R22 628

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

15:30-17:45

2 stops31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 10/3

11:25-6:40

1 stop14h 15m

R22 645

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

18:45-6:00

1 stop40h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/11

15:40-11:00

1 stop38h 20m

R23 929

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

9:00-7:40

2 stops27h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 20/1

11:25-6:40

1 stop14h 15m

R24 745

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return 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 63% 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 R20 721.

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 45m.

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 16 September 2025.
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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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 906. Another option worth looking into is South African, starting at R20 611 round trip. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 46% 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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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 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 906AverageR11 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR20 611AverageR22 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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