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

LATAM Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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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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19:35 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

11h 25m1 stop

14:50 - 0:05

JNB

GIG

14h 15m1 stop

R12 417LATAM Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, May 4

14:50 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

16h 10m1 stop

14:50 - 11:20

JNB

GIG

25h 30m2 stops

R12 467LATAM Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, May 3

19:05 - 20:10

GIG

JNB

44h 05m2 stops

23:00 - 22:45

JNB

GIG

28h 45m2 stops

R14 670Ethiopian Air

Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 25

11:20 - 3:55

SDU

JNB

35h 35m2 stops

23:00 - 7:40

JNB

SDU

37h 40m2 stops

R14 754Ethiopian Air

Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 25

13:45 - 7:05

SDU

JNB

12h 20m1 stop

9:50 - 7:25

JNB

SDU

26h 35m2 stops

R15 538Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15

13:45 - 7:05

SDU

JNB

12h 20m1 stop

9:50 - 7:25

JNB

SDU

26h 35m2 stops

R15 555Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15

13:45 - 15:20

SDU

CPT

44h 35m2 stops

20:00 - 16:45

CPT

SDU

49h 45m2 stops

R22 248United Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

13:45 - 15:20

SDU

CPT

44h 35m2 stops

20:00 - 16:45

CPT

SDU

49h 45m2 stops

R22 264United Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

13:55 - 11:30

SDU

CPT

40h 35m2 stops

13:00 - 13:10

CPT

SDU

53h 10m2 stops

R30 092Qatar Airways

Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 25

14:00 - 10:30

SDU

CPT

39h 30m2 stops

12:35 - 13:15

CPT

SDU

29h 40m2 stops

R30 209Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17

LATAM Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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LATAM Airlines

Apr 18

GIG19:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

11h 25m

1 stop

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 4

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m

1 stop

GIG0:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R12 417

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LATAM Airlines

Apr 20

GIG14:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 10m

1 stop

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 3

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

2 stops

GIG11:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R12 467

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LATAM Airlines

Apr 18

SDU13:55Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

17h 05m

1 stop

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 4

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m

1 stop

SDU8:35Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R12 551

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British Airways flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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British Airways

Jun 8

GIG16:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

35h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 15

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 10m

1 stop

GIG5:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R22 348

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British Airways

Apr 21

GIG16:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 7

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 10m

1 stop

GIG5:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R23 666

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British Airways

Jun 10

GIG16:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

37h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

Jun 14

CPT18:50Cape Town Intl

27h 45m

2 stops

GIG17:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R24 718

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Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 18/4

19:35-12:00

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

14:50-0:05

1 stop14h 15m

R12 417

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 20/4

14:50-12:00

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

14:50-11:20

2 stops25h 30m

R12 467

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 14/2

19:05-20:10

2 stops44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

23:00-22:45

2 stops28h 45m

R14 670

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 14/2

11:20-3:55

2 stops35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

23:00-7:40

2 stops37h 40m

R14 754

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 8/6

13:45-7:05

1 stop12h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-7:25

2 stops26h 35m

R15 538

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 8/6

13:45-7:05

1 stop12h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-7:25

2 stops26h 35m

R15 555

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 6/5

13:45-15:20

2 stops44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:00-16:45

2 stops49h 45m

R22 248

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 6/5

13:45-15:20

2 stops44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:00-16:45

2 stops49h 45m

R22 264

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 17/4

13:55-11:30

2 stops40h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:00-13:10

2 stops53h 10m

R30 092

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 7/2

14:00-10:30

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

12:35-13:15

2 stops29h 40m

R30 209

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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 R12 885, 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 June to fly from Rio de Janeiro, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 102.

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You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	12h 20m
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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa takes 12h 20m

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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