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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R8 300

JNB — RIO
Sep 28 — Oct 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Wed 7/1014:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Wed 21/1018:35 -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 24/8R11 206
Mon 19/107:30 -
2 stops21h 45m
Sun 25/1017:35 -
2 stops18h 50m
Deal found 28/8R11 334
Sun 6/914:55 -
1 stop22h 05m
Tue 22/97:55 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 29/8R11 350
Wed 16/914:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Tue 6/107:55 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 27/8R11 431
Sun 6/914:55 -
1 stop22h 40m
Tue 22/914:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 25/8R11 447
Wed 16/914:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Mon 5/1023:20 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 27/8R11 527
Sun 30/814:55 -
1 stop21h 50m
Tue 15/914:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 28/8R11 543
Wed 23/914:50 -
1 stop13h 50m
Thu 1/1019:15 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 24/8R11 575
Wed 7/1014:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Thu 22/1019:15 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 24/8R11 591
Wed 7/1014:50 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 24/1015:45 -
2 stops15h 15m
Deal found 24/8R11 623
Sun 30/814:55 -
1 stop34h 55m
Tue 15/919:30 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 28/8R11 655
Wed 16/914:50 -
2 stops30h 45m
Sun 4/1022:15 -
2 stops56h 45m
Deal found 27/8R11 687

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Round-trip from

R11 206

One-way from

R8 300

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R11 559
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 7/10-21/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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14/1
  • 14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R47 416 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R6 735 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

Wed 23/9

14:50-15:05

2 stops29h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/10

7:55-12:00

2 stops23h 05m

R12 089

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

15:35-9:25

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 15/12

10:10-12:45

1 stop21h 35m

R12 747

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 1/10

13:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

R12 827

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

5:45-21:50

2 stops21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 25/10

10:05-14:40

2 stops23h 35m

R13 325

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

10:25-22:00

2 stops16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 17/11

6:15-12:45

1 stop25h 30m

R14 497

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

10:25-8:35

2 stops27h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 8/10

11:10-12:00

1 stop19h 50m

R14 690

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

16:40-5:40

2 stops42h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 29/10

17:00-14:40

2 stops40h 40m

R15 781
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

10:25-21:50

2 stops16h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 1/10

18:50-12:00

1 stop12h 10m

R16 472

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

16:40-18:15

2 stops30h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 18/1

8:30-14:40

2 stops25h 10m

R17 339

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

10:25-8:35

2 stops27h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 8/10

14:15-12:00

2 stops16h 45m

R19 137

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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 R11 768). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R18 976). 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 591 and R13 839 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 334 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 19–Oct 25).

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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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
1 987 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Boarding

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 29h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 45m. 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 611 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is South African, starting at R13 002. 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 768). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of R18 976). 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 611AverageR12 814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 002AverageR16 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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