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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R6 629

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
okt. 16 — okt. 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or March, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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

R15 010

One-way from

R6 629

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 617
16/10-29/10
  • 16/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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29/11
  • 29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 289 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 887 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 september 2025.

do 25/915:05JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 40mLATAM Airlines
wo 8/1013:35GIG - JNB
2 stops17h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9R13 743
do 16/1015:05JNB - GIG
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
wo 29/1015:55GIG - JNB
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R15 010
do 2/1015:05JNB - GIG
2 stops20h 25mLATAM Airlines
vr 10/1023:00GIG - JNB
2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/9R15 045
di 14/1015:05JNB - GIG
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
wo 29/1015:55GIG - JNB
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R15 426
di 25/1115:25JNB - GIG
1 stop13h 15mLATAM Airlines
za 24/19:20GIG - JNB
2 stops22h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/9R15 930
do 30/1011:10JNB - GIG
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
do 6/116:45GIG - JNB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R15 964
do 30/100:45JNB - GIG
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
vr 7/1111:25GIG - JNB
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R16 329
do 25/915:05JNB - SDU
2 stops22h 05mLATAM Airlines
wo 8/1020:20SDU - JNB
1 stop10h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/9R16 398
do 25/916:40JNB - GIG
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
wo 8/1015:20GIG - JNB
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R16 485
do 30/1011:10JNB - SDU
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
do 6/118:10SDU - JNB
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R16 624
do 11/1215:25JNB - GIG
1 stop13h 15mLATAM Airlines
ma 22/1219:35GIG - JNB
1 stop12h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/9R16 988
do 25/916:40JNB - SDU
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
wo 8/108:10SDU - JNB
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9R18 533

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 16 september 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

di 14/10

15:05-23:00

1 stop12h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

wo 29/10

15:55-12:35

1 stop15h 40m

R15 426

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 30/10

0:45-20:10

2 stops24h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vr 7/11

11:25-14:40

2 stops22h 15m

R16 329

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 30/10

11:10-22:20

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

do 6/11

8:15-7:45

1 stop18h 30m

R16 658

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 2/10

16:40-23:00

2 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vr 10/10

5:05-14:40

3 stops28h 35m

R17 925

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

za 4/10

16:40-19:35

2 stops31h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

zo 12/10

10:55-14:40

2 stops22h 45m

R17 960

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 25/12

15:25-0:20

1 stop13h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

wo 14/1

19:35-12:35

1 stop12h 00m

R17 995

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 30/10

16:40-21:50

3 stops34h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

do 6/11

22:30-14:40

3 stops35h 10m

R18 463

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 30/10

0:45-22:20

2 stops26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

vr 7/11

14:00-14:40

2 stops19h 40m

R18 550

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 25/12

11:10-7:40

1 stop25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

wo 14/1

11:25-9:05

1 stop16h 40m

R18 949

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

do 11/12

15:25-23:40

1 stop13h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

ma 22/12

14:30-12:35

2 stops17h 05m

R20 250

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

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.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, andSouth African from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 336 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 336 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 336 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 336 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
South African
7,6
Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 336 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 847 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 336 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 363 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 336 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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

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South AfricanCheapestR10 288AverageR20 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR12 272AverageR14 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SWISSCheapestR17 549AverageR19 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 249AverageR26 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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