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

LATAM Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Which airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

LATAM Airlines, South African and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Johannesburg according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 82% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

As of March 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R7 315 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R14 834 to R12 526. The lowest price recently found on this route was R10 761.

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9:25 - 0:25

JNB

GIG

20h 00m

2 stops

20:50 - 7:05

GIG

JNB

29h 15m

1 stop

R10 761Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26

14:50 - 0:05

JNB

GIG

14h 15m

1 stop

13:45 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

17h 15m

2 stops

R11 270LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 28

14:50 - 0:05

JNB

GIG

14h 15m

1 stop

7:40 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

23h 20m

1 stop

R11 304LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

14:50 - 10:45

JNB

GIG

24h 55m

1 stop

7:40 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

23h 20m

1 stop

R11 338LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

14:50 - 8:00

JNB

GIG

22h 10m

1 stop

9:50 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

21h 10m

2 stops

R11 575LATAM Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Fri, Jun 5

14:50 - 8:55

JNB

GIG

23h 05m

1 stop

9:50 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

21h 10m

2 stops

R11 592LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27

14:50 - 11:20

JNB

GIG

25h 30m

2 stops

9:50 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

21h 10m

2 stops

R11 677LATAM Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Fri, Jun 5

14:50 - 11:20

JNB

GIG

25h 30m

2 stops

9:50 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

21h 10m

2 stops

R11 711LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27

14:50 - 18:55

JNB

GIG

33h 05m

2 stops

6:30 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

24h 30m

2 stops

R11 745LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

14:50 - 18:55

JNB

GIG

33h 05m

2 stops

6:30 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

24h 30m

2 stops

R11 983LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

Emirates flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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Emirates

May 6

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 45m

1 stop

GIG16:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 12

GIG3:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 180

Emirates

Aug 22

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m

1 stop

GIG15:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 28

GIG3:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 503

Emirates

Jun 14

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m

1 stop

GIG15:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Jun 22

GIG3:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 165

LATAM Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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May 14

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m

1 stop

GIG0:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 28

GIG13:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 270

LATAM Airlines

May 7

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m

1 stop

GIG0:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 14

GIG7:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 304

LATAM Airlines

May 7

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m

1 stop

GIG10:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 14

GIG7:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 338

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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R11 338

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:50-8:55

1 stop23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

14:50-11:20

2 stops25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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9:50-12:00

2 stops21h 10m

R11 677

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:50-11:20

2 stops25h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 27/5

9:50-12:00

2 stops21h 10m

R11 711

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:50-18:55

2 stops33h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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6:30-12:00

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R11 745

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

14:50-18:55

2 stops33h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 14/5

6:30-12:00

2 stops24h 30m

R11 983

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 086.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for around R15 632 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–Galeão Intl Airport from Johannesburg for as low as R12 628 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 15h 15m

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The straight-line distance from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is 7123,8 km. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 15m.
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
As of March 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom R11 396	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 905 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
South African	PriceFrom R13 874	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 60 reviews	Search South African flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 331	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 542 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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