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

LATAM Airlines, GOL, and Qatar Airways 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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19:35 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

11h 25m

1 stop

14:50 - 8:10

JNB

GIG

22h 20m

1 stop

R11 549LATAM Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25

13:55 - 12:10

SDU

JNB

17h 15m

1 stop

14:55 - 8:35

JNB

SDU

22h 40m

1 stop

R11 646LATAM Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 16

9:00 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

22h 00m

1 stop

7:30 - 8:00

JNB

GIG

29h 30m

2 stops

R11 743LATAM Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 12

13:45 - 12:10

GIG

JNB

17h 25m

2 stops

14:55 - 7:00

JNB

GIG

21h 05m

2 stops

R11 824LATAM Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 16

19:35 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

11h 25m

1 stop

14:50 - 10:55

JNB

GIG

25h 05m

2 stops

R11 873LATAM Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25

23:10 - 12:10

GIG

JNB

32h 00m

2 stops

10:25 - 8:00

JNB

GIG

26h 35m

2 stops

R12 002LATAM Airlines

Fri, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 6

15:45 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

15h 15m

2 stops

7:30 - 8:00

JNB

GIG

29h 30m

2 stops

R12 456LATAM Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 12

7:40 - 12:10

GIG

JNB

23h 30m

1 stop

14:55 - 9:00

JNB

GIG

23h 05m

1 stop

R12 666LATAM Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 16

19:35 - 17:20

GIG

CPT

16h 45m

2 stops

15:50 - 0:05

CPT

GIG

13h 15m

1 stop

R14 432Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 7

3:05 - 18:20

GIG

PLZ

34h 15m

2 stops

12:40 - 15:50

PLZ

GIG

32h 10m

2 stops

R34 808Emirates

Sat, Jun 13 - Thu, Jun 18

Ethiopian Air flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jun 15

SDU13:45Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

49h 25m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 30

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 50m

2 stops

SDU7:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R16 311

Ethiopian Air

Jun 15

SDU13:45Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

49h 25m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 30

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

52h 20m

2 stops

SDU7:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R17 315

Ethiopian Air

Jun 17

SDU13:50Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

33h 05m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 21

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

52h 20m

2 stops

SDU7:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R17 558

LATAM Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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LATAM Airlines

Aug 10

GIG19:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

11h 25m

1 stop

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 25

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 05m

2 stops

GIG10:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R11 549

LATAM Airlines

Aug 10

SDU13:55Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

17h 05m

1 stop

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 25

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m

1 stop

SDU8:35Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R11 630

LATAM Airlines

Jul 30

SDU13:55Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

17h 15m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 16

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

SDU8:35Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R11 646

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Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/8

19:35-12:00

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

14:50-8:10

1 stop22h 20m

R11 549

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 30/7

13:55-12:10

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

14:55-8:35

1 stop22h 40m

R11 646

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/8

9:00-12:00

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

7:30-8:00

2 stops29h 30m

R11 743

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 30/7

13:45-12:10

2 stops17h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

14:55-7:00

2 stops21h 05m

R11 824

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/8

19:35-12:00

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

14:50-10:55

2 stops25h 05m

R11 873

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 24/7

23:10-12:10

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

10:25-8:00

2 stops26h 35m

R12 002

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/8

15:45-12:00

2 stops15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

7:30-8:00

2 stops29h 30m

R12 456

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 30/7

7:40-12:10

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

14:55-9:00

1 stop23h 05m

R12 666

Fastest return journey

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 29/8

19:35-17:20

2 stops16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

15:50-0:05

1 stop13h 15m

R14 432

Rio de JaneiroPort Elizabeth

GIG - PLZ

GIGPLZ

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 13/6

3:05-18:20

2 stops34h 15m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 18/6

12:40-15:50

2 stops32h 10m

R34 808

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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 December. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 508, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in December, then you should wait until May to fly from Rio de Janeiro, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 524.

Can stopping save me money on Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	12h 55m
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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa takes 12h 55m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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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