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

Ethiopian Air 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.

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8:15 - 14:35

SDU

CPT

49h 20m

2 stops

13:50 - 7:40

CPT

SDU

46h 50m

2 stops

R13 515Ethiopian Air

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

8:15 - 14:35

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CPT

49h 20m

2 stops

13:50 - 7:40

CPT

SDU

46h 50m

2 stops

R13 531Ethiopian Air

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

13:45 - 14:00

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CPT

19h 15m

2 stops

15:30 - 7:55

CPT

SDU

45h 25m

2 stops

R13 548Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Thu, May 28

13:20 - 14:00

GIG

CPT

19h 40m

2 stops

0:30 - 23:10

CPT

GIG

27h 40m

2 stops

R13 564Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14

13:45 - 14:35

SDU

CPT

43h 50m

2 stops

15:25 - 7:15

CPT

SDU

44h 50m

2 stops

R14 038Ethiopian Air

Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13

11:10 - 13:00

GIG

CPT

44h 50m

2 stops

13:50 - 23:10

CPT

GIG

38h 20m

2 stops

R14 071Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

15:00 - 10:55

GIG

CPT

14h 55m

1 stop

15:50 - 8:00

CPT

GIG

21h 10m

1 stop

R14 087LATAM Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 5

17:15 - 10:55

GIG

CPT

12h 40m

1 stop

15:50 - 0:05

CPT

GIG

13h 15m

1 stop

R14 103LATAM Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

20:15 - 10:55

SDU

CPT

9h 40m

1 stop

15:50 - 8:35

CPT

SDU

21h 45m

1 stop

R14 185LATAM Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

14:55 - 14:35

GIG

CPT

42h 40m

2 stops

13:50 - 23:10

CPT

GIG

38h 20m

2 stops

R14 316Ethiopian Air

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

Ethiopian Air flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

May 13

SDU8:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

49h 20m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

May 20

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

46h 50m

2 stops

SDU7:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R13 515

Ethiopian Air

May 13

SDU8:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

49h 20m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

May 20

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

46h 50m

2 stops

SDU7:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R13 531

Ethiopian Air

Apr 7

SDU13:45Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

43h 50m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 13

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

44h 50m

2 stops

SDU7:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R14 038

LATAM Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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LATAM Airlines

Aug 16

GIG15:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT10:55Cape Town Intl

Sept 5

CPT15:50Cape Town Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

GIG8:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R14 087

LATAM Airlines

Aug 16

GIG17:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

12h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:55Cape Town Intl

Aug 22

CPT15:50Cape Town Intl

13h 15m

1 stop

GIG0:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R14 103

LATAM Airlines

Aug 16

SDU20:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

9h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:55Cape Town Intl

Aug 22

CPT15:50Cape Town Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

SDU8:35Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R14 185

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Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 13/5

8:15-14:35

2 stops49h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-7:40

2 stops46h 50m

R13 515

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 13/5

8:15-14:35

2 stops49h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-7:40

2 stops46h 50m

R13 531

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 13/5

13:45-14:00

2 stops19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

15:30-7:55

2 stops45h 25m

R13 548

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/7

13:20-14:00

2 stops19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

0:30-23:10

2 stops27h 40m

R13 564

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 7/4

13:45-14:35

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

15:25-7:15

2 stops44h 50m

R14 038

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/5

11:10-13:00

2 stops44h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-23:10

2 stops38h 20m

R14 071

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/8

15:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/9

15:50-8:00

1 stop21h 10m

R14 087

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/8

17:15-10:55

1 stop12h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

15:50-0:05

1 stop13h 15m

R14 103

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 16/8

20:15-10:55

1 stop9h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

15:50-8:35

1 stop21h 45m

R14 185

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/5

14:55-14:35

2 stops42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-23:10

2 stops38h 20m

R14 316

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Fastest flight time	19h 05m
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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town takes 19h 05m

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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 19h 05m.
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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