Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R6 578

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
Aug 31 — Sep 71
1 adult

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 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 822

One-way from

R6 578

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 945
25/9-8/10
  • 25/9-8/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
30/9
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 095 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 129 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro
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 26 August 2025.

Thu 25/916:40JNB - GIG
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1011:05GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R13 822
Thu 25/915:05JNB - SDU
2 stops22h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/1020:20SDU - JNB
1 stop10h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 25/8R14 015
Thu 11/99:50JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/911:30GIG - JNB
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R14 594
Sat 1/1116:40JNB - SDU
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1113:45SDU - JNB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R15 611
Sat 1/1116:40JNB - GIG
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/115:20GIG - JNB
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R16 576
Sun 7/915:05JNB - GIG
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/916:20GIG - JNB
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R16 611
Thu 11/99:50JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/98:00GIG - JNB
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R16 804
Thu 11/915:05JNB - GIG
1 stop27h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 19/922:30GIG - JNB
2 stops32h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 015
Sat 4/1016:40JNB - GIG
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1010:55GIG - JNB
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 120
Mon 8/99:50JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/98:45GIG - JNB
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 225
Thu 25/916:40JNB - SDU
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/108:20SDU - JNB
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 821
Sat 13/916:40JNB - GIG
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/98:00GIG - JNB
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8R17 821

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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.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

16:40-21:05

2 stops33h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/10

6:05-14:40

3 stops27h 35m

R13 822

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

15:05-8:10

2 stops22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/10

20:20-12:15

1 stop10h 55m

R14 015

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

9:50-19:40

1 stop14h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 25/9

11:30-7:00

1 stop14h 30m

R14 594

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

16:40-22:20

2 stops34h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 12/11

13:45-23:15

2 stops28h 30m

R15 611

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

16:40-20:30

2 stops32h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/11

5:20-14:40

3 stops28h 20m

R16 576

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

15:05-7:10

1 stop21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 20/9

16:20-12:15

1 stop14h 55m

R16 611

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

9:50-19:40

1 stop14h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 20/9

8:00-10:10

2 stops21h 10m

R16 804

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

16:40-19:10

2 stops31h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/2

14:40-14:40

2 stops19h 00m

R16 944

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

15:05-13:10

1 stop27h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 19/9

22:30-12:15

2 stops32h 45m

R17 015

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

16:40-19:35

2 stops31h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/10

10:55-14:40

2 stops22h 45m

R17 120

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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 22 August 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 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 26 August 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 30% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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 87% 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 306.

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 26 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, SWISS, andSouth African 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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.
  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Airlines like LATAM Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in about 22h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 7134 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from R10 400. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from R12 392, and SWISS, from R17 740. South African is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR10 400AverageR20 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR12 396AverageR15 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SWISSCheapestR17 740AverageR19 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 155AverageR26 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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