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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R8 045

JNB — RIO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Sun 22/1115:35 -
1 stop21h 35m
Sat 5/1217:35 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 29/10R11 403
Sun 6/1215:35 -
1 stop30h 50m
Mon 14/126:15 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 28/10R11 452
Sun 6/1215:35 -
2 stops36h 55m
Mon 14/125:55 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 28/10R11 469
Sun 22/1115:35 -
1 stop33h 50m
Tue 8/126:40 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 27/10R11 619
Tue 8/1215:35 -
1 stop21h 55m
Tue 15/1213:00 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 28/10R11 619
Sun 6/1215:35 -
2 stops32h 50m
Tue 15/1213:00 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 29/10R11 718
Sun 22/1115:35 -
1 stop27h 30m
Tue 8/129:35 -
2 stops22h 10m
Deal found 27/10R11 851
Sun 22/1115:35 -
1 stop32h 25m
Sat 5/1210:05 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 29/10R12 034
Sat 7/117:30 -
2 stops29h 10m
Sat 14/115:55 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 27/10R12 067
Tue 1/1215:35 -
2 stops22h 10m
Tue 8/1211:50 -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 29/10R12 084
Mon 2/117:30 -
2 stops22h 30m
Mon 9/1118:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 27/10R12 151
Sat 7/117:30 -
2 stops31h 05m
Sat 14/119:45 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 27/10R12 167

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

R11 186

One-way from

R8 045

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R12 799
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 16/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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10/12-31/12
  • 10/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R57 246 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 313 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

15:35-23:10

1 stop12h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 328

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

15:35-10:50

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 377

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/2

16:40-10:50

2 stops47h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 527

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/4

5:45-23:30

2 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 089

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

16:40-22:10

3 stops58h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 322

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

16:40-10:50

2 stops47h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 220

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

5:45-22:10

3 stops21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 536

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/3

15:35-9:25

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 30/3

6:15-12:10

1 stop24h 55m

R11 785

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

16:40-7:05

2 stops43h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 818

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/4

15:00-1:00

1 stop15h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 901

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (average of R11 851). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 647). 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 R12 516 and R16 289 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 186 on LATAM Airlines (Mar 16–Mar 30).

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

Booking 26 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
3 686 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

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
3 686 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

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
7,7
Good
66 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

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
1 970 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

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 can get you from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in just under 22h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 7134 km between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro.

  • 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 904 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is South African, starting at R13 461. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (average of R11 851). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 647). 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 904AverageR13 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 461AverageR16 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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