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 9h 45m. Fly via LATAM Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6070 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (average of R12 874). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 273). 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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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 9h 45m. Fly via LATAM Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover 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 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (average of R12 874). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 273). 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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