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Cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro airports
Find the cheapest flights to these Rio de Janeiro airports from your nearest city or airport
Johannesburg
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Johannesburg TO Rio de Janeiro
Johannesburg (JNB) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG)
Typically, flights to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg are cheaper when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, which has an average price of R10 282
When is the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
The month of May is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R9 376.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?
We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro 53 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Rio de Janeiro for R10 453.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R9 451. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday is R12 394.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?
In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro when you can find flight prices for as low as R7 812. Flying to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Rio de Janeiro is at midday when prices are around R23 631.
Is there an alternative airport near Rio de Janeiro?
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Rio de Janeiro is possible. If you are planning a flight to Rio de Janeiro, consider booking flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (13 km from Rio de Janeiro city centre).
Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an average price of R5 558 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Rio de Janeiro. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.
Rio de Janeiro flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in South Africa to Rio de Janeiro found recently by users on momondo
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Jun 2
19:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m
2 stops
23:25Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
9:55Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
33h 00m
2 stops
18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
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May 3![Qatar Airways]()
May 14
17:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
2 stops
19:45Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
16:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
37h 15m
2 stops
5:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Apr 27![KLM]()
Jun 2
19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m
1 stop
20:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
42h 20m
1 stop
12:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Apr 27![Multiple Airlines]()
Jun 2
19:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 25m
2 stops
10:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 55m
2 stops
18:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Apr 27![KLM]()
Jun 2
19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m
1 stop
20:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
48h 55m
2 stops
12:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
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