What is the cheapest airline that flies from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

GOL and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa are updated daily.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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23:40 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

31h 15m

2 stops

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m

1 stop

R10 265LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

16:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m

1 stop

R10 281LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

16:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 8:55

JNB

GIG

23h 05m

1 stop

R10 313LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 26

19:20 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

11h 35m

1 stop

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m

1 stop

R10 376LATAM Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6

11:10 - 14:00

GIG

CPT

21h 50m

2 stops

0:30 - 20:05

CPT

GIG

24h 35m

2 stops

R12 986Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19

8:15 - 14:35

SDU

CPT

49h 20m

2 stops

13:50 - 7:40

CPT

SDU

46h 50m

2 stops

R13 177Ethiopian Air

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

21:00 - 14:00

GIG

CPT

36h 00m

2 stops

15:30 - 20:05

CPT

GIG

33h 35m

2 stops

R13 193Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16

3:45 - 18:20

GIG

PLZ

33h 35m

2 stops

7:55 - 15:55

PLZ

GIG

37h 00m

2 stops

R32 132Emirates

Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16

3:45 - 18:20

GIG

PLZ

33h 35m

2 stops

7:55 - 15:55

PLZ

GIG

37h 00m

2 stops

R32 195Emirates

Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16

16:45 - 18:20

GIG

PLZ

44h 35m

2 stops

15:45 - 5:25

PLZ

GIG

42h 40m

2 stops

R90 777British Airways

Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Aug 4

LATAM Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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LATAM Airlines

Apr 15

GIG23:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

31h 15m

2 stops

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 05m

1 stop

GIG23:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R10 265

LATAM Airlines

Apr 15

GIG16:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 05m

1 stop

GIG23:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R10 281

LATAM Airlines

Apr 15

GIG16:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 05m

1 stop

GIG23:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R10 297

Ethiopian Air flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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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 177

Ethiopian Air

May 13

GIG14:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

42h 45m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

May 20

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

36h 45m

2 stops

GIG23:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R14 610

Ethiopian Air

Apr 17

SDU8:30Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

38h 25m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 6

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 50m

2 stops

SDU7:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R15 198

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Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

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Wed 15/4

23:40-11:55

2 stops31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

R10 265

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/4

16:55-11:55

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

R10 281

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/4

16:55-11:55

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:50-8:55

1 stop23h 05m

R10 313

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/3

19:20-11:55

1 stop11h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

R10 376

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/5

11:10-14:00

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

0:30-20:05

2 stops24h 35m

R12 986

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 177

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/7

21:00-14:00

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

15:30-20:05

2 stops33h 35m

R13 193

Rio de JaneiroPort Elizabeth

GIG - PLZ

GIGPLZ

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/3

3:45-18:20

2 stops33h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/3

7:55-15:55

2 stops37h 00m

R32 132

Rio de JaneiroPort Elizabeth

GIG - PLZ

GIGPLZ

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/3

3:45-18:20

2 stops33h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/3

7:55-15:55

2 stops37h 00m

R32 195

Rio de JaneiroPort Elizabeth

GIG - PLZ

GIGPLZ

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 13/7

16:45-18:20

2 stops44h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 4/8

15:45-5:25

2 stops42h 40m

R90 777

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Rio de Janeiro is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 856, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in August, then you should wait until April to fly from Rio de Janeiro, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 206.

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You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 05m
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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa takes 17h 05m

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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