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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 292

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 March 2026.

Tue 11/89:25
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/820:50
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R10 726
Thu 14/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 28/513:45
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops17h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 233
Thu 7/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 14/57:40
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 267
Thu 14/514:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop23h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 28/513:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 301
Mon 11/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops25h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 27/519:35
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop11h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/3R11 318
Thu 7/514:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop23h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 14/514:15
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops16h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 386
Mon 11/514:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 27/513:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/3R11 419
Fri 15/514:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 5/613:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 504
Fri 15/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop22h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 5/69:50
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops21h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 538
Sat 1/814:25
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/810:00
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R11 809
Mon 11/55:45
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/513:45
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R11 927
Sun 29/1116:40
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1217:30
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R12 299

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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 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 726

One-way from

R7 292

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January

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Average price

R14 092
11/8-26/8
  • 11/8-26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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18/4
  • 18/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R47 642 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 576 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:50-8:50

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 14/5

14:15-12:00

2 stops16h 45m

R11 386

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 5/6

13:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

R11 504

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:50-8:35

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 27/5

13:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

R11 521

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

14:25-19:40

2 stops34h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 17/8

10:00-13:25

2 stops22h 25m

R11 809

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

14:25-21:55

2 stops36h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 17/8

13:45-13:25

2 stops18h 40m

R11 927

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

5:45-7:40

2 stops30h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 27/5

13:45-13:25

2 stops18h 40m

R11 927

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

16:40-7:40

2 stops44h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 14/6

6:15-14:40

2 stops27h 25m

R12 333

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

14:50-8:05

2 stops22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 12/5

21:20-12:00

2 stops33h 40m

R13 653

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/7

20:15-16:05

2 stops14h 50m

R16 292

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/7

20:15-16:05

2 stops14h 50m

R17 019

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 10 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 month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (average of R10 354). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 820). 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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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 26 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andSWISS 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
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
3 542 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
60 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
7,5
Good
1 904 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
7,4
Good
1 905 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

    LATAM Airlines, Emirates, and British Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in just under 23h. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 10m. There are 7134 km between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro is LATAM Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 359 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are South African and Emirates, starting at R13 829 and R20 266 round-trip. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (average of R10 354). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 820). 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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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR11 359AverageR13 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 829AverageR18 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 266AverageR23 219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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