Cheap flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 659

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Sep 4 — Sep 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Data was last updated 30 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 444

One-way from

R7 659

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 071
12/10-19/10
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
28/10
  • 28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 364 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 225 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 August 2025.

Sun 12/1015:30CPT - GIG
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/105:05GIG - CPT
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R13 444
Sun 12/100:30CPT - GIG
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1015:20GIG - CPT
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8R14 328
Tue 2/1215:25JNB - GIG
1 stop23h 00mLATAM Airlines
Thu 5/319:35GIG - JNB
1 stop12h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/8R14 664
Tue 16/915:05JNB - GIG
1 stop14h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 23/919:20GIG - JNB
2 stops35h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/8R14 735
Tue 2/1215:25JNB - SDU
1 stop23h 00mLATAM Airlines
Thu 5/314:00SDU - JNB
1 stop17h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/8R14 752
Sun 12/1015:30CPT - SDU
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/108:30SDU - CPT
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R14 770
Sat 4/100:45JNB - GIG
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/105:45GIG - JNB
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8R15 867
Sun 21/90:30CPT - SDU
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/97:55SDU - CPT
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R16 238
Sat 4/100:45JNB - SDU
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1015:15SDU - JNB
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R16 451
Tue 7/1015:30CPT - SDU
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1012:50SDU - CPT
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R16 698
Thu 11/915:05JNB - GIG
1 stop13h 30mLATAM Airlines
Fri 19/919:00GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/8R16 840
Tue 7/1015:30CPT - GIG
2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/101:20GIG - CPT
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8R16 857

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Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

15:30-0:30

2 stops38h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 19/10

5:05-14:00

2 stops27h 55m

R13 444

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

0:30-0:30

2 stops29h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 20/10

15:20-14:00

2 stops17h 40m

R14 328

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

15:25-9:25

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/3

19:35-12:35

1 stop12h 00m

R14 664

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

15:05-0:05

1 stop14h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 23/9

19:20-12:15

2 stops35h 55m

R14 735

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

15:25-9:25

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 5/3

14:00-12:35

1 stop17h 35m

R14 752

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

15:30-22:20

2 stops35h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 19/10

8:30-14:00

2 stops24h 30m

R14 770

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

0:45-19:35

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/10

5:45-14:40

2 stops27h 55m

R15 867

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

0:30-8:40

2 stops37h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 29/9

7:55-14:00

2 stops25h 05m

R16 238

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

0:45-22:20

2 stops26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 20/10

15:15-14:40

2 stops18h 25m

R16 451

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

15:30-22:20

2 stops35h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 20/10

12:50-14:00

2 stops20h 10m

R16 698

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 30 August 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 30 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates, SWISS, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro?

    For as low as R14 664, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from South Africa in 23h. South Africa and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 7144 km.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR10 487AverageR21 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR11 118AverageR14 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SWISSCheapestR17 889AverageR20 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 661AverageR26 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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