What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

TAAG is the most popular carrier operating from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Which airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

LATAM Airlines, South African and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 81% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rio de Janeiro. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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14:55 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

35h 40m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Vitória Eurico Sales

5:40 - 11:55GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m2 stops Curitiba Afonso Pena Sao Paulo Congonhas

R11 414LATAM Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22

14:55 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

35h 40m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Vitória Eurico Sales

7:55 - 11:55GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m2 stops Vitória Eurico Sales Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R11 430LATAM Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 22

15:35 - 7:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20h 40m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

18:55 - 17:25SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Cape Town Intl

R11 446LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

17:35 - 1:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

36h 25m3 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Cape Town Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:00 - 17:25GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Cape Town Intl

R12 272Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

15:35 - 9:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

22h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

18:55 - 17:25SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Cape Town Intl

R12 692Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18

16:40 - 7:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

44h 00m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

17:30 - 14:40SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 10m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

R13 162Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

11:10 - 23:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8:30 - 7:45GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R15 914South African

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 10

9:50 - 23:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 20m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:10 - 7:05GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R16 092South African

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

22:20 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

46h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:05 - 16:15GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 480Emirates

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

13:30 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

31h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:05 - 16:15GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 480Emirates

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 6

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14:50 - 19:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

33h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Curitiba Afonso Pena

5:40 - 11:55GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m2 stops Curitiba Afonso Pena Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R11 446LATAM Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

14:50 - 9:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 35m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:40 - 11:55GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m2 stops Curitiba Afonso Pena Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R11 462LATAM Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

14:50 - 16:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 50m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Vitória Eurico Sales

5:40 - 11:55GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m2 stops Curitiba Afonso Pena Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R11 462LATAM Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

11:10 - 0:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 55m2 stops Cape Town Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

7:15 - 11:55GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R16 060Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

11:10 - 0:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 55m2 stops Cape Town Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:40 - 11:55GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m2 stops Curitiba Afonso Pena Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R16 238Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

9:50 - 23:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 20m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

3:50 - 7:05GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R19 443Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 9

9:50 - 23:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 20m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:15 - 7:05GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R21 726South African

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

9:50 - 23:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 20m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

11:15 - 7:05GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R21 742South African

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

19:10 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:05 - 20:35GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R27 198Emirates

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 23

20:10 - 15:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

48h 40m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

3:05 - 14:25GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

54h 20m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R48 730Emirates

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 9

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LATAM Airlines

Sept 6

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 40m

2 stops

GIG21:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sept 22

GIG5:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 414

LATAM Airlines

Sept 6

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 40m

2 stops

GIG21:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sept 22

GIG7:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 00m

2 stops

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 430

LATAM Airlines

Aug 18

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m

2 stops

GIG19:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 24

GIG5:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 446

South African flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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South African

Nov 19

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

GIG23:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Dec 10

GIG8:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 914

South African

Sept 28

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

1 stop

GIG23:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Oct 5

GIG11:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 092

South African

Sept 29

JNB8:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m

2 stops

GIG23:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Oct 6

GIG11:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 25m

2 stops

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 323

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

14:55-21:35

2 stops35h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

5:40-11:55

2 stops25h 15m

R11 414

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

14:55-21:35

2 stops35h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

7:55-11:55

2 stops23h 00m

R11 430

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

15:35-7:15

1 stop20h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 18/11

18:55-17:25

2 stops17h 30m

R11 446

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

17:35-1:00

3 stops36h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 18/11

15:00-17:25

2 stops21h 25m

R12 272

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

15:35-9:25

1 stop22h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 18/11

18:55-17:25

2 stops17h 30m

R12 692

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

16:40-7:40

2 stops44h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 14/11

17:30-14:40

2 stops40h 10m

R13 162

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

11:10-23:10

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/12

8:30-7:45

1 stop18h 15m

R15 914

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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

9:50-23:10

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/10

11:10-7:05

1 stop14h 55m

R16 092

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

22:20-15:50

1 stop46h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/9

3:05-16:15

1 stop32h 10m

R20 480

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

13:30-15:50

1 stop31h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/9

3:05-16:15

1 stop32h 10m

R20 480

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R11 203 to R13 259.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 414.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R12 352. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg during June instead. Flights to Rio de Janeiro in June, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around R12 369.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around R15 227 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg for as low as R12 709 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	16h 05m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro takes 16h 05m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

How far is Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro by plane?
Rio de Janeiro is 7115,3 km away from Johannesburg. Typically, this will take 16h 05m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?
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There are 2 operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom R10 700	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 981 reviews		Search LATAM Airlines flights
South African	PriceFrom R13 111	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 63 reviews		Search South African flights

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