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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to South Africa from R8 696

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.
RIO — JNB
Apr 15 — Apr 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 March 2026.

Sat 4/411:30
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 14/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops24h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/3R11 893
Wed 15/414:55
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 26/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops36h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/3R11 910
Sat 18/420:20
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops34h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 26/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops30h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/3R11 995
Wed 8/414:55
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 14/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops24h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/3R12 012
Sat 28/36:40
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops24h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 7/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops20h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/3R12 045
Wed 8/413:55
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop17h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 20/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop21h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/3R12 096
Wed 15/414:55
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 27/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/3R12 130
Thu 9/49:20
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops21h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 20/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop21h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/3R12 130
Mon 6/412:15
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops18h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 14/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
2 stops27h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/3R12 164
Tue 21/422:15
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops32h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 26/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops36h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/3R12 181
Mon 6/412:15
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops18h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 20/414:50
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop21h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/3R12 265
Sun 5/48:50
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops22h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 14/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops24h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/3R12 299

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 893

One-way from

R8 696

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R13 094
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 4/4-14/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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19/8
  • 19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 20m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R48 434 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 498 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 28/8

9:05-23:15

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

16:40-7:40

2 stops44h 00m

R13 653

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 13/5

13:45-14:00

2 stops19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

0:30-7:40

2 stops36h 10m

R14 803

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 28/8

8:00-14:00

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

0:30-7:40

2 stops36h 10m

R14 820

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/5

20:15-3:55

2 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

22:50-23:10

2 stops29h 20m

R14 972

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 28/8

9:40-14:00

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

0:30-20:05

2 stops24h 35m

R15 412

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 6/5

13:45-14:35

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-7:40

2 stops46h 50m

R15 632

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 7/5

13:45-13:00

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:50-7:40

2 stops46h 50m

R15 632

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 28/8

17:10-9:05

2 stops34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

14:50-10:25

1 stop24h 35m

R15 835

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 14/7

20:15-14:00

2 stops36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

15:30-20:05

2 stops33h 35m

R15 937

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/5

20:15-13:00

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

13:50-23:10

2 stops38h 20m

R16 512

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (average of R10 083). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 610). 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 16 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa, such as LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 918 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,4

Food

6,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 918 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 918 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,4

Food

6,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in 26h 40m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, LATAM Airlines, or GOL to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7144 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 Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

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

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa 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 Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (average of R10 083). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 610). 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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