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Cheap flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R7 021

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
May 21 — May 281
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 21 April 2026.

Thu 11/614:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop22h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 18/618:35
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop12h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/4R11 177
Thu 14/514:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop23h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 27/513:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/4R11 194
Wed 26/85:45
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/86:00
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R11 210
Thu 11/614:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 18/613:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/4R11 259
Mon 11/514:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop27h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 27/517:10
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop13h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/4R11 308
Sat 14/117:30
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/1119:55
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R11 554
Thu 4/614:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 11/619:35
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop11h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/4R11 750
Thu 4/614:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop22h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 11/613:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/4R11 848
Tue 5/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop23h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 27/519:35
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop11h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/4R11 914
Thu 14/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop34h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 27/59:00
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/4R11 947
Fri 15/514:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 19/617:15
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop13h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/4R12 012
Sat 15/87:30
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/86:15
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R12 078

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 177

One-way from

R7 021

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 369
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 11/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 40m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R50 452 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R9 641 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 21 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

5:45-23:10

2 stops22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 31/8

6:00-14:40

2 stops27h 40m

R11 210

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

5:45-7:40

2 stops30h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 31/8

13:45-14:40

2 stops19h 55m

R13 076

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

15:05-20:05

2 stops34h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 25/8

21:00-14:00

2 stops36h 00m

R15 563

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

9:00-8:35

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 20/6

13:55-17:20

2 stops22h 25m

R16 611

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

9:00-8:35

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 17/6

13:55-17:20

2 stops22h 25m

R16 611
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

9:50-20:35

1 stop15h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 18/6

13:45-7:05

1 stop12h 20m

R16 987

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

9:55-7:20

2 stops26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 25/8

21:20-10:55

2 stops32h 35m

R17 625

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:50-8:35

1 stop22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 29/5

17:10-11:55

1 stop13h 45m

R18 656

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

7:00-8:35

2 stops30h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 18/6

13:55-19:55

2 stops25h 00m

R20 064

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

12:50-16:45

1 stop32h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 9/6

13:45-6:45

1 stop12h 00m

R20 244

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro (average of R7 953). Flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 421). 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 21 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates,South African, andLATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 910 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 561 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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 R16 611, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro from South Africa in 28h 35m. South Africa and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 6070 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro (average of R7 953). Flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 421). 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 286AverageR12 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 378AverageR17 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 604AverageR22 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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