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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between R14 112 and R18 628 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 822 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 25-Oct 8).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between R14 112 and R18 628 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 822 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 25-Oct 8).

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Sao Paulo (GRU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 87% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Cape Town (CPT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Belo Horizonte (CNF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 25m.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Belo Horizonte (CNF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R3 306.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Question 10

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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 12

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

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Emirates, LATAM Airlines and SWISS are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R10 875, or R13 998 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May are about R15 342 on average during May, but can be found for as low as R12 647.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 21

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Rio de Janeiro from OR Tambo.

Question 22

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Rio de Janeiro from OR Tambo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R13 822
One-way from	R6 578
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R14 945

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	CheapestR10 400	AverageR20 811	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR12 396	AverageR15 226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
SWISS	CheapestR17 740	AverageR19 841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 155	AverageR26 729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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.

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

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