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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
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 973.
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 R11 119.
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 R10 048. 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 R13 217.
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 994. 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 R19 887.
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 912 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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Apr 1
28h 30mJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m
1 stop
19:55
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Apr 9
17:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29h 55m
1 stop
23:30
Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Apr 1
28h 30mJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m
1 stop
19:55
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Apr 9
10:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
36h 50m
2 stops
23:30
Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Feb 7
33h 45mJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 45m
2 stops
23:25
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 14
15:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 15m
2 stops
0:45
Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Feb 26
33h 00mCape Town Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
22:25
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Mar 5
14:20Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
34h 15m
2 stops
0:35
Cape Town Intl
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Feb 26
34h 00mCape Town Intl
34h 00m
2 stops
23:25
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 5
14:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 40m
2 stops
0:35
Cape Town Intl
Find the cheapest one-way flights to Rio de Janeiro
If you're looking for one-way flights to Rio de Janeiro, view some of our deals below.
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Mar 17
31h 50mJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m
3 stops
23:10
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
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Mar 17
32h 05mJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 05m
2 stops
23:25
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Airports near Rio de Janeiro
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