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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 902

JNB — RIO
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Wed 23/914:50 -
1 stop35h 05m
Tue 29/99:00 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 2/9R11 318
Wed 23/914:50 -
1 stop27h 20m
Tue 29/96:00 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 2/9R11 398
Mon 19/107:30 -
2 stops21h 45m
Mon 26/106:40 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 4/9R11 478
Wed 9/914:50 -
1 stop35h 05m
Tue 22/99:00 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 3/9R11 622
Wed 11/1115:35 -
2 stops23h 15m
Wed 18/1117:40 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 2/9R11 702
Wed 11/115:45 -
2 stops21h 30m
Wed 18/118:15 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 2/9R11 797
Wed 9/914:50 -
1 stop23h 35m
Mon 21/922:15 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 3/9R11 829
Sun 18/1019:00 -
2 stops34h 15m
Sun 25/1012:20 -
2 stops43h 25m
Deal found 3/9R11 957
Wed 9/914:50 -
1 stop23h 35m
Sat 19/97:55 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 3/9R12 356
Sat 17/108:55 -
2 stops18h 55m
Sat 24/1014:45 -
2 stops14h 30m
Deal found 1/9R12 723
Fri 16/1015:00 -
1 stop22h 30m
Fri 23/1020:20 -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 31/8R12 771
Fri 16/1015:00 -
1 stop27h 10m
Fri 23/1021:20 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 3/9R12 915

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

R11 318

One-way from

R7 902

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R12 085
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 23/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R46 875 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R6 668 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

5:45-20:20

2 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 902

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

5:45-22:15

2 stops21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 18/11

8:15-14:40

2 stops25h 25m

R11 797

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:35-1:00

3 stops36h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/11

17:40-17:25

2 stops18h 45m

R12 627

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

8:55-22:50

2 stops18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 24/10

14:45-10:15

2 stops14h 30m

R12 723

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

15:00-13:10

1 stop27h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 23/10

21:20-12:00

2 stops33h 40m

R12 915

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

13:30-16:05

1 stop31h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 617

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

11:10-21:50

2 stops15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 26/10

18:55-12:45

1 stop12h 50m

R13 745

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

14:50-23:25

1 stop13h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/10

21:35-12:10

2 stops33h 35m

R14 064

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

21:20-7:40

2 stops39h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/12

7:15-11:00

2 stops22h 45m

R14 719

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:50-7:05

2 stops45h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 21/9

13:45-11:55

2 stops41h 10m

R14 958

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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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 R11 781). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R18 869). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between R11 526 and R13 761 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 318 on LATAM Airlines (Sept 23–Sept 29).

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

Booking 4 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
3 653 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 653 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
64 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 988 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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?

    South African and LATAM Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in just under 18h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 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 551 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is South African, starting at R12 929. 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?

    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 R11 781). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R18 869). 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 551AverageR12 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 929AverageR16 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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