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Cheap flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R6 107

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

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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 17 February 2026.

Thu 2/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop34h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/49:50
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops21h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/2R10 220
Tue 1/129:00
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1217:15
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2R10 683
Tue 22/1215:05
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 4/119:35
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop11h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/2R10 826
Fri 25/1215:05
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/119:35
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2R11 002
Tue 1/129:00
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops28h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 6/1220:15
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop9h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/2R11 097
Mon 30/314:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop21h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 10/417:55
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops37h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/2R11 576
Mon 28/1210:25
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/17:00
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2R11 655
Tue 10/315:30
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop13h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 17/318:35
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops37h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/2R11 703
Sun 9/814:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop24h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 16/818:35
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops36h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/2R11 719
Mon 10/89:50
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/813:45
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2R11 942
Tue 14/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 27/412:15
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops18h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/2R11 974
Thu 26/315:30
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop21h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 2/417:10
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop13h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/2R12 166

Find 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 17 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 220

One-way from

R6 107

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 227
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 2/4-9/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
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29/3
  • 29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R42 508 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 653 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 February 2026.
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South Africa

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Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:50-20:30

1 stop34h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/4

9:50-11:55

2 stops21h 05m

R10 220

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

14:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/4

17:55-12:10

2 stops37h 15m

R11 608

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

15:30-0:20

1 stop13h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 17/3

18:35-12:40

2 stops37h 05m

R11 703

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

14:50-10:45

1 stop24h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/8

18:35-12:00

2 stops36h 25m

R11 719

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 27/4

12:15-11:55

2 stops18h 40m

R11 974

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

15:30-17:20

2 stops30h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 20/3

18:35-12:40

2 stops37h 05m

R12 118

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

15:30-7:45

1 stop21h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/4

17:10-11:55

1 stop13h 45m

R12 166

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

16:40-22:45

2 stops35h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/3

11:25-14:40

2 stops22h 15m

R12 915

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/4

13:55-11:55

1 stop17h 00m

R13 186

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:50-8:35

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 16/4

13:55-11:55

1 stop17h 00m

R13 409

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro (average of R9 790). Flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro in February is currently the most expensive (average of R13 170). 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.

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 17 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates, SWISS, andLATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 521 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 876 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 921 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
South African
7,4
Good
55 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 751 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa to Rio de Janeiro?

    For as low as R10 220, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from South Africa in 34h 40m. South Africa and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 7144 km.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro?

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont or Cape Town Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl when deciding on the best route from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa 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 South Africa to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro (average of R9 790). Flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro in February is currently the most expensive (average of R13 170). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 021AverageR12 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 034AverageR17 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 100AverageR23 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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