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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
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The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or March, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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How to find the cheapest flight from
Cape Town (CPT) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
All the information you need to plan the best CPT to RIO flight in 2021: compare Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro.
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CPT - RIO Price
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R7 725 - R13 022
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RIO Temperature
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25 - 31 °C
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RIO Precipitation
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1 - 14 mm
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Popular in December High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop |
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Round-trip from R7 725 From Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro |
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One-way from R12 684 One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
Users have found that flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
To save on the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 53% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R13 390 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R16 525.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town in May are about R10 176 on average during May, but can be found for as low as R7 181.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (CPT - RIO)?
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 65% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town
The cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
9:35 - 5:45
Multiple Airlines
3 stops
49h 10m
CPT - GIG
R12 684
13:45 - 15:05
British Airways
1 stop
30h 20m
CPT - GIG
R16 201
MaxMilhas
19:20 - 17:25
KLM
2 stops
51h 05m
CPT - SDU
R16 539
MaxMilhas
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Destination information for Rio de Janeiro
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro.
Today's exchange rate
R1 = R$ 0,36
Average temperature for September in Rio de Janeiro
26.0 °C
Avg rainfall for September in Rio de Janeiro
10.0 mm
Airports servicing Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)