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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R8 272

JNB — RIO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Wed 28/1015:35 -
1 stop22h 55m
Wed 4/1118:15 -
2 stops37h 30m
Deal found 13/9R10 894
Mon 2/1110:25 -
2 stops27h 20m
Tue 17/1114:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 15/9R10 992
Wed 28/1015:35 -
2 stops22h 10m
Wed 4/1118:55 -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 13/9R11 073
Wed 2/1215:35 -
2 stops24h 50m
Wed 9/1217:40 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 16/9R11 269
Fri 6/1115:35 -
1 stop22h 50m
Mon 16/1118:55 -
1 stop12h 50m
Deal found 15/9R11 513
Thu 1/1010:25 -
2 stops26h 25m
Thu 22/1013:45 -
2 stops17h 25m
Deal found 13/9R11 660
Fri 30/1015:35 -
1 stop30h 50m
Fri 6/1118:55 -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 15/9R11 692
Sat 31/107:30 -
2 stops19h 30m
Sat 7/119:25 -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 16/9R11 806
Sun 25/1017:35 -
3 stops36h 25m
Tue 10/1112:15 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 15/9R11 806
Wed 18/1115:35 -
2 stops24h 00m
Mon 30/1110:10 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 15/9R11 822
Mon 2/117:30 -
2 stops19h 30m
Tue 17/119:25 -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 15/9R12 002
Fri 30/1017:35 -
3 stops36h 00m
Fri 6/1118:05 -
2 stops18h 20m
Deal found 15/9R12 246

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

R10 894

One-way from

R8 272

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R12 327
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 28/10-4/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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27/1-31/12
  • 27/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R51 612 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 158 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

5:45-11:10

2 stops34h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 272

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

5:45-22:15

2 stops21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 533

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

21:20-14:05

2 stops45h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 771

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

21:20-8:35

2 stops40h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 308

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

15:00-8:35

1 stop22h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 041
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

15:35-0:35

1 stop14h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 366

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

15:00-8:30

1 stop22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 627

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

10:25-22:00

2 stops16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 7/11

6:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R11 806

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

15:35-17:25

1 stop30h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 855

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

15:35-11:30

1 stop24h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-5:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 855

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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 018). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 248). 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 757 and R13 711 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 894 on LATAM Airlines (Oct 28–Nov 4).

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
3 660 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 660 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
65 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 985 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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, Emirates, and South African can get you from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in just under 14h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 32h 25m. 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 683 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is South African, starting at R13 188. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 25% 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 018). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 248). 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 683AverageR13 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 188AverageR16 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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