Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

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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.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

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When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, LATAM Airlines or SWISS as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 8

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

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Flying to your destination on a Tuesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Rio de Janeiro. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 9

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 34 days in advance to save up to 5% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 34 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R11 080, or R14 261 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 10

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg in May are about R15 325 on average during May, but can be found for as low as R12 884.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to RIO?

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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.

Question 12

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 13

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

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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.

Question 14

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

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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.

Question 15

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 18

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Round-trip from	R13 063
One-way from	R7 148
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R18 674

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	CheapestR8 908	AverageR20 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR12 650	AverageR15 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
SWISS	CheapestR18 073	AverageR20 103	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 571	AverageR27 354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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.

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

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