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7:30 - 0:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 45m2 stops Cape Town Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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17:35 - 17:25GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 50m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Cape Town Intl
R11 405Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25
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14:50 - 23:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
13h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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7:55 - 12:00GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 05m2 stops Vitória Eurico Sales Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R11 437LATAM Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 1
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14:50 - 16:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Vitória Eurico Sales
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7:55 - 12:00GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 05m2 stops Vitória Eurico Sales Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R11 502LATAM Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 6
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14:50 - 10:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Vitória Eurico Sales
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23:20 - 12:00GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m2 stops Brasilia Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R11 599LATAM Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 5
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10:25 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 15m2 stops Cape Town Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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20:35 - 12:45GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m2 stops Vitória Eurico Sales Sao Paulo Congonhas
R13 004Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30
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12:50 - 20:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
12h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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15:00 - 6:45GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
10h 45m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R13 069Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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5:45 - 21:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
21h 05m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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10:05 - 14:40SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 35m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R13 408Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25
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11:10 - 23:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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6:50 - 7:45GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R16 251South African
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30
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8:55 - 23:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 40m2 stops Cape Town Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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11:10 - 10:20GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 10m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Cape Town Intl
R18 416South African
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
South African Logo
11:10 - 20:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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8:30 - 7:45GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R23 423South African
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 4

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JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

7:30-0:15

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 25/10

17:35-17:25

2 stops18h 50m

R11 405

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

14:50-23:40

1 stop13h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/10

7:55-12:00

2 stops23h 05m

R11 437

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:50-16:35

2 stops30h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/10

7:55-12:00

2 stops23h 05m

R11 502

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:50-10:55

2 stops25h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/10

23:20-12:00

2 stops31h 40m

R11 599

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

10:25-7:40

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/11

20:35-12:45

2 stops35h 10m

R13 004
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Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT Cape Town Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

12:50-20:45

1 stop12h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 20/10

15:00-6:45

1 stop10h 45m

R13 069

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

5:45-21:50

2 stops21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 25/10

10:05-14:40

2 stops23h 35m

R13 408

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

Mon 30/11

6:50-7:45

1 stop19h 55m

R16 251

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

8:55-23:35

2 stops19h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 19/9

11:10-10:20

2 stops18h 10m

R18 416

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

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

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

11:10-20:20

1 stop14h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/1

8:30-7:45

1 stop18h 15m

R23 423

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

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 631. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa during September instead. Flights to Rio de Janeiro in September, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around R12 229.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around R14 956 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 South Africa for as low as R12 681 on momondo.

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Summary info about Rio de Janeiro flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R8 271

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 405

Fastest flight time

34h 15m

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The best one-way flight price to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa in the last 5 days is R8 271 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont).
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The best return flight price to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 405 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).
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The fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa takes 34h 15m (Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).
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April has the highest demand for flights to Rio de Janeiro, with a 7% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Rio de Janeiro

When is the best time to plan a beach trip to Rio de Janeiro?

The month of May, August, or September is often the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro to go to the beach due to the weather. Copacabana Beach is the most often visited beach in the area.

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

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is about 59 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R14 458.

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 Santos Dumont Airport (2 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 R2 624 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.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?

Users booking trips to Rio de Janeiro from Sao Paulo found flights 17% cheaper than the average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro. To find the cheapest price to Rio de Janeiro from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Ipanema?

Yes. To go to Ipanema, book a flight to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont which is in Rio de Janeiro and is about 9,2 km away from Ipanema.

What’s the closest airport to Copacabana Beach?

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport is 6,7 km from Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, making it the closest airport.

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

Prices for flights to Rio de Janeiro are updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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 to Rio de Janeiro.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Rio de Janeiro can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Rio de Janeiro. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Can I find flights to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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