What is the cheapest airline that flies from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R9 433 Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R18 770 to R20 302. The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 423.

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7:45 - 14:00

GIG

CPT

25h 15m

2 stops

15:55 - 0:20

CPT

GIG

37h 25m

2 stops

R13 423Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

8:15 - 14:00

SDU

CPT

24h 45m

2 stops

0:30 - 7:40

CPT

SDU

36h 10m

2 stops

R13 614Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19

8:30 - 14:00

SDU

CPT

24h 30m

2 stops

15:55 - 7:40

CPT

SDU

44h 45m

2 stops

R14 365Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

19:20 - 14:00

GIG

CPT

37h 40m

2 stops

15:30 - 11:10

CPT

GIG

48h 40m

2 stops

R14 891Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 25

14:50 - 14:00

GIG

CPT

18h 10m

2 stops

0:30 - 20:05

CPT

GIG

24h 35m

2 stops

R16 072Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19

14:40 - 18:55

GIG

CPT

23h 15m

3 stops

0:30 - 20:05

CPT

GIG

24h 35m

2 stops

R16 280Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19

11:30 - 17:20

GIG

CPT

24h 50m

2 stops

7:00 - 8:35

CPT

GIG

30h 35m

2 stops

R16 360LATAM Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, Apr 24

4:50 - 18:55

GIG

CPT

33h 05m

3 stops

15:55 - 19:10

CPT

GIG

32h 15m

2 stops

R16 551Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

6:00 - 14:00

GIG

CPT

27h 00m

2 stops

15:30 - 20:05

CPT

GIG

33h 35m

2 stops

R16 631Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16

19:35 - 17:20

GIG

CPT

16h 45m

2 stops

7:00 - 23:45

CPT

GIG

21h 45m

2 stops

R16 870LATAM Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24

United Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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United Airlines

Feb 9

GIG21:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

39h 05m

2 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

May 4

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

41h 25m

2 stops

GIG8:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R17 541

United Airlines

Feb 15

GIG17:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

41h 40m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

Feb 24

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

41h 45m

2 stops

GIG9:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R17 636

United Airlines

Feb 8

SDU14:50Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

44h 20m

2 stops

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

May 5

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

49h 45m

2 stops

SDU16:45Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R17 844

Ethiopian Air flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

May 26

GIG14:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

42h 45m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Jun 8

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

36h 45m

2 stops

GIG23:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R21 020

Ethiopian Air

May 26

SDU8:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

49h 20m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Jun 8

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

46h 50m

2 stops

SDU7:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R21 100

Ethiopian Air

Feb 26

GIG20:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

35h 20m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Mar 7

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

34h 45m

2 stops

GIG19:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R21 786

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GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 15/3

7:45-14:00

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

15:55-0:20

2 stops37h 25m

R13 423

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 13/5

8:15-14:00

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

0:30-7:40

2 stops36h 10m

R13 614

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 15/3

8:30-14:00

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

15:55-7:40

2 stops44h 45m

R14 365

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 19/3

19:20-14:00

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

15:30-11:10

2 stops48h 40m

R14 891

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/5

14:50-14:00

2 stops18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

0:30-20:05

2 stops24h 35m

R16 072

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/5

14:40-18:55

3 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

0:30-20:05

2 stops24h 35m

R16 280

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 19/4

11:30-17:20

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

7:00-8:35

2 stops30h 35m

R16 360

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 15/3

4:50-18:55

3 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

15:55-19:10

2 stops32h 15m

R16 551

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/5

6:00-14:00

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

15:30-20:05

2 stops33h 35m

R16 631

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 18/4

19:35-17:20

2 stops16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

7:00-23:45

2 stops21h 45m

R16 870

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Fastest flight time	17h 20m
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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town takes 17h 20m

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How far is Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 6057,8 km away from Rio de Janeiro. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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