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Cheap flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from R8 486

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Jul 20 — Jul 271
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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 464

One-way from

R8 486

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 710
13/8-20/8
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
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19/8
  • 19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • South Africa to Rio de Janeiro
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 117 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 480 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 15 July 2025.

Wed 13/818:25CPT - GIG
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/815:20GIG - CPT
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R13 464
Thu 7/815:05JNB - SDU
1 stop27h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 13/814:20SDU - JNB
1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/7R13 947
Wed 12/1120:25CPT - SDU
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/119:00SDU - CPT
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R14 001
Thu 7/815:05JNB - GIG
2 stops19h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 13/819:55GIG - JNB
1 stop11h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/7R14 144
Thu 7/816:40JNB - GIG
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/811:20GIG - JNB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R14 860
Thu 7/815:05JNB - SDU
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/86:10SDU - JNB
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R14 896
Tue 11/117:00CPT - SDU
2 stops31h 35mLATAM Airlines
Sat 15/1120:05SDU - CPT
2 stops18h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/7R19 139
Wed 12/1122:00JNB - GIG
2 stops40h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 20/1118:00GIG - JNB
1 stop35h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/7R19 855
Wed 12/1120:25JNB - GIG
2 stops42h 00mSWISS
Thu 20/1115:20GIG - JNB
2 stops37h 50mSWISS
Deal found 14/7R19 945
Thu 11/919:00JNB - GIG
1 stop38h 55mLufthansa
Fri 19/915:20GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 13/7R21 073
Fri 12/127:00CPT - GIG
2 stops21h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 9/219:40GIG - CPT
2 stops16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/7R21 127
Mon 10/1123:35CPT - GIG
2 stops35h 25mSWISS
Mon 17/1115:20GIG - CPT
2 stops35h 10mSWISS
Deal found 13/7R21 395

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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 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/8

18:25-23:45

2 stops34h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 20/8

15:20-19:55

2 stops23h 35m

R13 464

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

15:05-13:40

1 stop27h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 13/8

14:20-12:15

1 stop16h 55m

R13 947

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

15:05-5:40

2 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/8

19:55-12:15

1 stop11h 20m

R14 144

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

16:40-19:45

2 stops32h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 20/8

11:20-14:40

2 stops22h 20m

R14 860

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

15:05-9:20

2 stops23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 20/8

6:10-12:15

2 stops25h 05m

R14 896

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

22:00-9:45

2 stops40h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 20/11

18:00-10:25

1 stop35h 25m

R19 855

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

20:25-9:25

2 stops42h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 20/11

15:20-10:10

2 stops37h 50m

R19 945

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

19:00-4:55

1 stop38h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 19/9

15:20-8:35

2 stops36h 15m

R21 073

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00-23:40

2 stops21h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/2

19:40-17:20

2 stops16h 40m

R21 127

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

12:25-13:00

2 stops29h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 19/8

11:25-6:40

1 stop14h 15m

R21 342

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

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 15 July 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 15 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates, KLM, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 372 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
South African
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 808 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines (R10 545), Emirates (R13 911), and Qatar Airways (R13 947).

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

    Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Cape Town Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 4 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 15 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR8 925AverageR21 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapestR11 253AverageR14 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SWISSCheapestR18 107AverageR20 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 613AverageR27 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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