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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 357

JNB — RIO
Sep 18 — Sep 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Wed 11/1115:35 -
1 stop20h 40m
Wed 18/1118:55 -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 14/8R11 482
Tue 18/814:50 -
2 stops33h 45m
Mon 24/85:40 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 14/8R11 482
Tue 3/1115:35 -
2 stops20h 45m
Wed 18/1117:40 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 15/8R11 498
Wed 9/914:50 -
1 stop22h 10m
Wed 16/99:00 -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 15/8R11 661
Wed 28/1015:35 -
1 stop14h 25m
Mon 2/1115:00 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 14/8R11 742
Wed 28/1015:35 -
2 stops22h 10m
Tue 3/119:25 -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 14/8R11 839
Thu 29/1010:25 -
2 stops19h 35m
Tue 3/1119:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 14/8R11 937
Sun 6/914:55 -
1 stop21h 25m
Tue 22/914:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 16/8R11 986
Sun 6/914:55 -
2 stops30h 40m
Tue 22/913:40 -
2 stops17h 15m
Deal found 18/8R12 002
Wed 11/1117:35 -
3 stops36h 25m
Wed 18/1115:00 -
2 stops21h 25m
Deal found 14/8R12 310
Mon 7/910:25 -
2 stops18h 40m
Mon 5/1023:20 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 17/8R12 392
Tue 3/1115:35 -
1 stop22h 50m
Wed 18/1118:55 -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 15/8R12 733

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

R11 482

One-way from

R7 357

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R11 986
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 11/11-18/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R49 130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 624 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

14:55-20:55

1 stop35h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

7:55-11:55

2 stops23h 00m

R12 213

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

16:40-22:20

2 stops34h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 26/10

10:05-14:40

2 stops23h 35m

R13 756

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

20:35-22:00

2 stops30h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 16/12

18:55-17:25

2 stops17h 30m

R15 656

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

11:10-7:05

2 stops24h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 25/9

13:45-19:25

2 stops24h 40m

R17 377
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

7:30-22:00

2 stops19h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/11

14:20-12:45

2 stops17h 25m

R17 654

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

9:50-7:05

1 stop26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 10/9

8:05-7:05

1 stop18h 00m

R18 628

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

15:35-9:25

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/1

20:10-12:45

2 stops35h 35m

R18 725

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

15:35-14:20

1 stop27h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/1

17:00-12:45

2 stops38h 45m

R19 586

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

15:00-8:35

1 stop22h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 13/9

20:15-16:05

2 stops14h 50m

R19 732

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

10:05-15:50

1 stop34h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 17/9

3:05-5:30

1 stop45h 25m

R21 015

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (average of R12 392). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 196). 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 Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between R11 239 and R13 301 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 482 on LATAM Airlines (Nov 11–Nov 18).

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

Booking 51 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andLATAM Airlines 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
3 657 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
63 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 989 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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

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

    LATAM Airlines and Emirates can get you from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in just under 34h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. There are 7144 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 R10 734 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is South African, starting at R13 153. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 27% 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (average of R12 392). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 196). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 734AverageR12 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 153AverageR16 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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