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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 313

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Fri 15/514:50
JNB
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GIG
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/515:15
GIG
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JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R10 121
Fri 27/315:30
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/411:30
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R10 533
Fri 13/315:30
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/313:50
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R10 565
Fri 13/315:30
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop13h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 26/317:10
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/1R10 755
Thu 12/215:30
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop13h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 26/219:35
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop12h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/1R10 898
Sun 15/315:30
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 29/317:05
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/1R11 041
Sat 28/39:25
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/413:45
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R11 057
Thu 5/215:30
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop22h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 25/220:05
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop11h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/1R11 390
Fri 2/1014:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 2/1117:15
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/1R11 390
Fri 15/514:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop22h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 23/512:00
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop19h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 26/1R11 438
Thu 5/215:30
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop21h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 25/26:55
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/1R11 469
Fri 15/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops24h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 23/57:55
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops23h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 26/1R11 485

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Round-trip from

R10 121

One-way from

R7 313

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R14 610
15/5-23/5
  • 15/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
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Johannesburg

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Route

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Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

15:30-7:55

1 stop21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 26/3

13:50-12:40

1 stop17h 50m

R10 565

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

15:30-0:30

1 stop14h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 29/3

17:05-11:55

1 stop13h 50m

R11 041

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

14:50-8:35

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 23/5

12:00-12:00

1 stop19h 00m

R11 438

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

14:50-10:05

2 stops24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 23/5

7:55-12:00

2 stops23h 05m

R11 485

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

15:30-7:15

1 stop20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 26/2

17:10-12:40

1 stop14h 30m

R11 612

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

15:30-8:10

2 stops21h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/4

13:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

R11 834

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

15:30-9:25

1 stop22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 29/3

13:55-11:55

1 stop17h 00m

R12 358

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

15:30-13:15

1 stop26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 20/3

21:20-12:40

2 stops34h 20m

R12 786

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

21:20-20:10

2 stops27h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/4

6:00-7:05

1 stop20h 05m

R12 960

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

15:30-9:25

1 stop22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 5/3

20:05-12:40

1 stop11h 35m

R13 294

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 33 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (average of R10 628). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 817). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS, 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
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 864 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 918 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 705 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 7144 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 South African. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R10 698 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are LATAM Airlines and Emirates, starting at R11 112 and R19 003 round-trip. Users have found that South African is 23% 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?

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (average of R10 628). Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 817). 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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South AfricanCheapestR10 698AverageR17 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR11 112AverageR13 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 003AverageR23 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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