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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 148

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Jul 22 — Jul 291
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or March, booked 33 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 17 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 063

One-way from

R7 148

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 674
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 7/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
30/9
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 075 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 455 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 17 July 2025.

Thu 7/815:05JNB - GIG
1 stop27h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 20/811:30GIG - JNB
1 stop19h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/7R13 063
Thu 7/815:05JNB - SDU
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/820:40SDU - JNB
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R14 118
Thu 28/80:45JNB - GIG
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/911:20GIG - JNB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R14 886
Mon 11/821:20JNB - GIG
2 stops30h 40mSouth African
Mon 18/811:05GIG - JNB
1 stop14h 55mSouth African
Deal found 15/7R19 389
Wed 1/1019:00JNB - GIG
2 stops42h 00mLufthansa
Mon 19/115:40GIG - JNB
1 stop36h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 15/7R20 426
Sun 5/1019:35JNB - GIG
2 stops43h 00mSWISS
Fri 17/1015:20GIG - JNB
2 stops37h 00mSWISS
Deal found 15/7R21 534
Sun 31/815:05JNB - SDU
1 stop23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Wed 17/914:20SDU - JNB
1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/7R22 981
Tue 30/910:05JNB - SDU
2 stops50h 35mEmirates
Wed 11/311:25SDU - JNB
2 stops48h 10mEmirates
Deal found 15/7R27 610
Sat 25/1013:55JNB - SDU
2 stops28h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 8/1120:05SDU - JNB
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7R28 843

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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 17 July 2025.
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Johannesburg

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

15:05-13:10

1 stop27h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 20/8

11:30-12:15

1 stop19h 45m

R13 063

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

15:05-9:20

2 stops23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 20/8

20:40-12:15

2 stops34h 35m

R14 118

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

0:45-7:15

3 stops35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/9

11:20-14:40

2 stops22h 20m

R14 886

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

21:20-23:00

2 stops30h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 18/8

11:05-7:00

1 stop14h 55m

R19 389

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

19:00-8:00

2 stops42h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 19/1

15:40-9:30

1 stop36h 50m

R20 426

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

19:35-9:35

2 stops43h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 17/10

15:20-9:20

2 stops37h 00m

R21 534

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

15:05-9:35

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 17/9

14:20-12:15

1 stop16h 55m

R22 981

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

19:10-8:40

2 stops42h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 17/9

11:25-20:50

2 stops52h 25m

R27 109

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

13:55-13:15

2 stops28h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 8/11

20:05-9:45

2 stops32h 40m

R28 843

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

16:40-19:40

2 stops32h 00m

R7 148

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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 11 July 2025.

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 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 17 July 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.

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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 17 July 2025.
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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 063 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are South African and Lufthansa, starting at R19 389 and R20 426 round-trip. Users have found that LATAM Airlines is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with LATAM Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 080. Qatar Airways flights start at R12 259 while deals on Emirates start at R14 672 one-way.

  • 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR8 908AverageR20 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR12 650AverageR15 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SWISSCheapestR18 073AverageR20 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 571AverageR27 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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