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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 499
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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Nov 23 — Nov 301
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 24 October 2025.
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Rio de JaneiroExplore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.
Thu 20/110:45JNB - GIG
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/117:45GIG - JNB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10R13 680
Sat 6/120:45JNB - GIG
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/125:15GIG - JNB
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R13 940
Thu 4/1210:40JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1210:50GIG - JNB
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10R14 739
Fri 21/1115:25JNB - GIG
1 stop21h 50mLATAM Airlines
Fri 28/1122:50GIG - JNB
2 stops32h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/10R15 798
Fri 21/1115:25JNB - SDU
1 stop24h 30mLATAM Airlines
Fri 28/1121:20SDU - JNB
2 stops34h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/10R15 971
Thu 20/110:45JNB - SDU
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1110:05SDU - JNB
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10R16 891
Thu 30/1015:25JNB - GIG
1 stop27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 6/116:00GIG - JNB
1 stop25h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/10R17 568
Thu 30/1015:25JNB - SDU
2 stops31h 20mLATAM Airlines
Thu 6/116:30SDU - JNB
1 stop25h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/10R18 002
Thu 4/1215:30JNB - GIG
1 stop22h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 14/1222:55GIG - JNB
2 stops32h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/10R18 054
Fri 26/1215:30JNB - SDU
1 stop20h 55mLATAM Airlines
Thu 15/114:30SDU - JNB
1 stop17h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/10R18 454
Thu 4/1215:30JNB - SDU
2 stops32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 14/1221:20SDU - JNB
2 stops34h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/10R19 235
Thu 4/1210:40JNB - SDU
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1214:50SDU - JNB
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10R19 877
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.
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OR Tambo
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Rio de Janeiro
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - GIG
JNBGIG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 20/11
0:45-18:45
2 stops23h 00m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 28/11
7:45-14:40
2 stops25h 55m
R13 680
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - GIG
JNBGIG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 21/11
15:25-8:15
1 stop21h 50m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 28/11
22:50-12:35
2 stops32h 45m
R15 798
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - SDU
JNBSDU
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 20/11
0:45-21:40
2 stops25h 55m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Fri 28/11
10:05-14:40
2 stops23h 35m
R16 891
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - GIG
JNBGIG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 17/3
16:40-18:45
2 stops31h 05m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 31/3
20:35-14:40
3 stops37h 05m
R17 672
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - GIG
JNBGIG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/3
15:30-11:00
2 stops24h 30m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 16/3
19:35-12:40
1 stop12h 05m
R18 263
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - SDU
JNBSDU
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 26/12
15:30-7:25
1 stop20h 55m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Thu 15/1
14:30-12:40
1 stop17h 10m
R18 454
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - GIG
JNBGIG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/12
16:40-0:35
3 stops36h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sun 14/12
6:10-14:40
3 stops27h 30m
R18 957
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - SDU
JNBSDU
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/12
10:40-7:35
1 stop25h 55m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Sun 14/12
14:50-9:05
1 stop13h 15m
R19 877
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - GIG
JNBGIG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/12
15:30-21:15
1 stop34h 45m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sun 14/12
22:55-12:40
2 stops32h 45m
R20 051
JohannesburgRio de Janeiro
JNB - GIG
JNBGIG
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 25/12
15:30-9:25
1 stop22h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sun 11/1
22:50-12:40
2 stops32h 50m
R22 169
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of R10 642). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 086). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to RIO?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 24 October 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 36% on airfare.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Sao Paulo (GRU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Belo Horizonte (CNF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R3 272.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Belo Horizonte (CNF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 25m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Cape Town (CPT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.
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 24 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, LATAM Airlines, andSWISS from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8,3
Boarding
8,1
Entertainment
8,2
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,1
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Crew
8,3
Boarding
8,1
Entertainment
8,2
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,1
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Crew
8,3
Boarding
8,1
Entertainment
8,2
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,1
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Crew
8,3
Boarding
8,1
Entertainment
8,2
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,1
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Crew
8,3
Boarding
8,1
Entertainment
8,2
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,1
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Crew
8,3
Boarding
8,1
Entertainment
8,2
Food
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,1
Reviews
1 / 20
10,0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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