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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 663

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Feb 11 — Feb 181
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or August, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 467

One-way from

R7 663

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 819
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 20/2-20/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 024 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 891 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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 6 February 2025.

Sun 5/1015:05JNB - GIG
1 stop35h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 13/105:15GIG - JNB
1 stop26h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/2R13 411
Sun 5/1015:05JNB - SDU
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1013:00SDU - JNB
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R13 485
Thu 13/315:20JNB - SDU
1 stop22h 40mLATAM Airlines
Wed 26/313:30SDU - JNB
1 stop17h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/2R13 708
Mon 1/99:50JNB - GIG
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/921:40GIG - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2R18 135
Mon 1/919:35JNB - GIG
2 stops43h 00mSWISS
Wed 17/916:15GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 05mSWISS
Deal found 4/2R22 897
Wed 26/219:40JNB - GIG
2 stops48h 20mAir France
Wed 5/323:10GIG - JNB
1 stop29h 15mAir France
Deal found 4/2R24 664
Sun 31/819:10JNB - SDU
2 stops42h 20mEmirates
Wed 17/913:00SDU - JNB
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/2R27 882
Thu 6/222:20JNB - GIG
1 stop46h 35mEmirates
Sun 9/33:45GIG - JNB
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Deal found 5/2R28 068
Thu 11/921:15JNB - GIG
1 stop37h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 19/916:55GIG - JNB
1 stop33h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2R29 370
Wed 16/422:50JNB - SDU
2 stops26h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 20/413:00SDU - JNB
2 stops33h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R75 257

Find flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 February 2025.

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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

15:20-8:00

1 stop21h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 26/3

10:20-12:25

1 stop21h 05m

R13 671

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

15:20-9:00

1 stop22h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 26/3

13:30-12:25

1 stop17h 55m

R13 708

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

19:40-15:00

2 stops48h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/3

23:10-9:25

1 stop29h 15m

R24 664

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

19:40-15:00

2 stops48h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/3

20:50-9:25

2 stops31h 35m

R28 124

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

8:50-14:00

2 stops34h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/3

16:45-12:25

1 stop14h 40m

R29 835

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/2

13:25-15:55

1 stop31h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/3

3:45-20:50

1 stop36h 05m

R45 422

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

22:50-20:10

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 20/4

13:00-3:55

2 stops33h 55m

R75 257

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

21:15-5:35

1 stop37h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 20/4

16:35-7:00

1 stop33h 25m

R138 554

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

16:40-8:30

2 stops20h 50m

R7 663

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

16:40-7:10

2 stops19h 30m

R7 905

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

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31 January 2025.

Booking 3 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 time of day to fly from JNB to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 6 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 R13 467 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Lufthansa, starting at R18 284 and R19 623 round-trip. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 20% 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.

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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR7 863AverageR16 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 272AverageR24 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SWISSCheapestR20 667AverageR21 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR25 446AverageR27 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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