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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to South Africa from R8 925

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — JNB
Jul 21 — Jul 281
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 21 June 2026.

Sat 29/819:30
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/915:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R12 985
Thu 13/819:30
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop11h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 25/814:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/6R13 380
Tue 29/919:35
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop11h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 7/1014:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops27h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/6R13 396
Mon 10/813:45
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops17h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 25/814:50
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops25h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/6R13 413
Wed 21/1018:35
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop11h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 27/109:00
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops20h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/6R13 445
Fri 19/619:35
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop11h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 26/615:00
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop22h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/6R13 478
Thu 30/79:15
SDU
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 14/815:00
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop22h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/6R13 511
Fri 19/66:00
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops24h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 26/615:00
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop21h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/6R13 528
Tue 29/96:00
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops25h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 8/107:30
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops21h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/6R13 577
Thu 30/713:45
GIG
-
JNB
2 stops17h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 15/87:30
JNB
-
GIG
2 stops22h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/6R13 610
Wed 12/88:00
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops21h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 20/815:50
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/6R13 676
Fri 24/716:40
SDU
-
JNB
2 stops19h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 16/814:55
JNB
-
SDU
1 stop22h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/6R13 692

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 21 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 985

One-way from

R8 925

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 023
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 29/8-7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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2/8
  • 2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 035 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 062 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 10/8

6:15-12:00

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

14:50-13:10

1 stop27h 20m

R14 612

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/8

6:00-14:40

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

5:45-23:10

2 stops22h 25m

R14 810

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/8

20:50-10:55

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

9:00-7:05

2 stops27h 05m

R16 782

Rio de JaneiroPort Elizabeth

SDU - PLZ

SDUPLZ

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 23/7

6:10-20:00

2 stops32h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Sat 8/8

15:45-8:35

2 stops45h 50m

R16 881

Rio de JaneiroPort Elizabeth

SDU - PLZ

SDUPLZ

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 22/7

15:20-18:25

2 stops22h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 7/8

7:00-8:40

2 stops30h 40m

R17 127

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 29/7

20:15-3:55

2 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

8:20-23:10

2 stops43h 50m

R17 374

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 18/10

7:00-4:00

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

13:45-16:20

2 stops31h 35m

R17 719

Rio de JaneiroPort Elizabeth

SDU - PLZ

SDUPLZ

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 23/7

15:20-20:00

2 stops23h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 7/8

7:00-8:40

2 stops30h 40m

R17 785

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/8

7:40-9:10

2 stops44h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

14:05-20:45

2 stops35h 40m

R18 031

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 1/8

20:45-10:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

7:00-13:10

2 stops35h 10m

R18 081

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (average of R9 648). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 133). 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 17h. Fly via LATAM Airlines, TAAG, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7134 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 - Cape Town Intl, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa (average of R9 648). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 133). 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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