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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 627

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RIO
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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 4 June 2026.

Thu 2/715:05
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/713:45
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6R14 521
Sat 11/715:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 19/719:35
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop10h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/6R16 021
Sat 11/715:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop21h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 19/720:15
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/6R16 102
Thu 9/715:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 17/719:35
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop10h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/6R16 102
Thu 9/715:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop20h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 17/720:15
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/6R16 281
Thu 2/715:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop22h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 17/714:55
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop15h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/6R16 558
Thu 18/69:00
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops20h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 30/97:55
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops22h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/6R16 575
Thu 18/69:00
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops20h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 2/1012:15
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/6R16 591
Thu 2/715:50
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop21h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 17/713:55
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/6R16 656
Sun 5/715:05
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:30
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6R16 689
Tue 30/612:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/712:15
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6R16 852
Tue 21/715:05
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/817:30
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6R16 901

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 4 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 521

One-way from

R7 627

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January

Cheapest in

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Average price

R17 064
2/7-15/7
  • 2/7-15/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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29/9
  • 29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (R73 850 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 329 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

15:50-7:45

1 stop20h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 17/7

20:15-10:55

1 stop9h 40m

R16 281

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

15:50-8:00

1 stop21h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 17/7

19:35-10:55

1 stop10h 20m

R16 412

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

15:05-7:05

2 stops45h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 12/7

8:30-5:45

2 stops40h 15m

R16 689

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

20:25-8:35

2 stops41h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 17/7

20:15-10:55

1 stop9h 40m

R17 536

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

9:00-0:05

2 stops20h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

8:55-10:55

1 stop21h 00m

R18 368

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

15:05-7:05

2 stops45h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 1/8

17:30-14:00

2 stops39h 30m

R18 547

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

15:50-7:05

1 stop20h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/7

19:20-10:55

2 stops34h 35m

R18 905

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

12:50-21:05

1 stop13h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/8

6:15-6:45

1 stop19h 30m

R20 731

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

20:25-0:05

2 stops32h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 21/8

8:00-10:55

2 stops21h 55m

R21 399

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

11:05-7:45

2 stops25h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 7/10

17:10-10:55

1 stop12h 45m

R21 709

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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 R9 322). Flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 113). 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?

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 51% 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 522.

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 48m.

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 4 June 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
3 581 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 581 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 581 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 581 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 918 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 581 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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 20h 55m. 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 243. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 R9 322). Flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 113). 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 4 June 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 4 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 243AverageR11 334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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