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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to South Africa from R7 087

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — JNB
Jan 19 — Jan 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 219

One-way from

R7 087
South African
  • South African
  • 6/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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South African
  • South African
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 15m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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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 14 January 2025.

Fri 6/620:50GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 50mSouth African
Tue 17/612:25CPT - GIG
1 stop16h 15mSouth African
Deal found 13/1R13 219
Thu 20/319:55GIG - JNB
1 stop11h 30mLATAM Airlines
Thu 27/315:20JNB - GIG
1 stop21h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/1R15 129
Wed 14/520:50GIG - JNB
1 stop29h 10mSouth African
Sat 24/58:40JNB - GIG
2 stops27h 30mSouth African
Deal found 12/1R15 187
Thu 20/320:20SDU - JNB
1 stop11h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 3/415:05JNB - SDU
1 stop27h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1R16 180
Sat 5/714:00GIG - JNB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/716:40JNB - GIG
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R19 542
Thu 13/210:20GIG - CPT
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/25:50CPT - GIG
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R20 153
Mon 12/512:35SDU - JNB
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/59:50JNB - SDU
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R21 414
Mon 27/113:30SDU - CPT
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/29:20CPT - SDU
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1R21 834
Fri 6/620:50GIG - CPT
1 stop28h 45mGOL
Tue 17/612:25CPT - GIG
1 stop16h 15mGOL
Deal found 13/1R22 388
Thu 10/46:00GIG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mGOL
Thu 15/59:55JNB - GIG
1 stop26h 15mGOL
Deal found 13/1R23 152
Thu 1/515:55GIG - JNB
2 stops31h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/514:30JNB - GIG
2 stops38h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/1R23 496
Mon 17/217:30SDU - JNB
2 stops29h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/38:20JNB - SDU
2 stops40h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/1R23 783

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa 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 14 January 2025.

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Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/6

20:50-6:40

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

12:25-23:40

1 stop16h 15m

R13 219

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/3

14:30-12:25

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

15:20-9:35

2 stops23h 15m

R15 129

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 14/5

20:50-7:00

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

8:40-7:10

2 stops27h 30m

R15 187

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 14/4

14:25-12:15

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

15:05-8:30

2 stops22h 25m

R15 893

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/3

19:35-3:55

2 stops27h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

8:20-18:45

2 stops39h 25m

R16 810

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 17/4

20:05-13:00

2 stops35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

13:50-23:40

2 stops38h 50m

R16 887

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 13/2

10:20-22:45

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

5:50-0:10

2 stops23h 20m

R20 153

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 11/3

17:30-13:10

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

8:20-20:10

2 stops40h 50m

R20 191

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 12/5

12:35-7:00

1 stop13h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

9:50-8:20

1 stop27h 30m

R21 414

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/5

14:00-7:00

1 stop12h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

9:50-19:05

1 stop14h 15m

R22 083

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

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa, such as GOL, British Airways and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 336 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 750 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 593 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 343 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for South African. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 087. Users have also found prices from R12 913 and R13 582 on LATAM Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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–Galeão Intl - Cape Town Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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