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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 253

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RIO
feb 19 — feb 261
1 adult

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 14 febbraio 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 139

One-way from

R7 253

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R20 909
6/5-20/5
  • 6/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
15/3
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R43 548 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R20 011 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 14 febbraio 2025.

mar 6/512:25CPT - GIG
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar 20/513:50GIG - CPT
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R11 139
gio 1/515:00CPT - SDU
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
sab 17/58:55SDU - CPT
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R15 709
gio 8/519:00CPT - GIG
2 stops43h 35mSWISS
ven 16/515:20GIG - CPT
2 stops34h 50mSWISS
Deal found 13/2R18 725
mar 11/318:30CPT - GIG
1 stop40h 30mLufthansa
mer 26/318:25GIG - CPT
2 stops32h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 13/2R21 057
lun 5/56:00CPT - GIG
2 stops18h 05mSouth African
sab 17/56:25GIG - CPT
1 stop19h 15mSouth African
Deal found 12/2R21 168
mar 6/518:25CPT - GIG
2 stops30h 20mKLM
sab 17/521:55GIG - CPT
1 stop42h 15mKLM
Deal found 13/2R23 499
ven 21/313:40CPT - GIG
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
dom 30/33:30GIG - CPT
1 stop32h 20mEmirates
Deal found 13/2R26 700
lun 5/523:00CPT - GIG
2 stops49h 40mAir France
dom 18/522:05GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 30mAir France
Deal found 12/2R27 052
lun 5/57:00CPT - GIG
2 stops51h 35mBritish Airways
lun 19/511:30GIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/2R28 310
mar 8/418:25CPT - SDU
2 stops43h 05mEmirates
dom 20/413:00SDU - CPT
2 stops41h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/2R28 366

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Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

mar 6/5

12:25-21:15

1 stop13h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar 20/5

13:50-6:40

1 stop11h 50m

R11 139

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

gio 1/5

15:00-12:50

2 stops26h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

sab 17/5

8:55-14:00

2 stops24h 05m

R15 709

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

gio 8/5

19:00-9:35

2 stops43h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

ven 16/5

15:20-7:10

2 stops34h 50m

R18 725

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

mar 11/3

18:30-6:00

1 stop40h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mer 26/3

18:25-7:40

2 stops32h 15m

R21 057

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

lun 5/5

6:00-19:05

2 stops18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sab 17/5

6:25-6:40

1 stop19h 15m

R21 168

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

mar 6/5

18:25-19:45

2 stops30h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sab 17/5

21:55-21:10

1 stop42h 15m

R23 499

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

ven 21/3

13:40-15:55

1 stop31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom 30/3

3:30-16:50

1 stop32h 20m

R26 700

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

lun 5/5

23:00-19:40

2 stops49h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom 18/5

22:05-14:35

2 stops35h 30m

R27 052

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

lun 5/5

7:00-5:35

2 stops51h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun 19/5

11:30-11:00

2 stops42h 30m

R28 310

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

mar 8/4

18:25-8:30

2 stops43h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

dom 20/4

13:00-11:35

2 stops41h 35m

R28 366

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/2

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 febbraio 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.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 febbraio 2025.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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

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  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at R18 725. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and South African, with the lowest prices starting at R21 057 and R21 168, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with LATAM Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R16 357. Emirates flights start at R16 949 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R17 634 one-way.

  • 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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