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

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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14:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

16h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m

1 stop

R11 865LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

14:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

16h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 0:05

JNB

GIG

14h 15m

1 stop

R11 933LATAM Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4

14:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

16h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m

1 stop

R11 950LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

19:20 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

11h 35m

1 stop

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m

1 stop

R11 985LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

14:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

16h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m

1 stop

R12 309LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

7:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

23h 00m

2 stops

14:50 - 11:20

JNB

GIG

25h 30m

2 stops

R12 429LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

16:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 16:35

JNB

GIG

30h 45m

2 stops

R12 515LATAM Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4

6:05 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

24h 50m

2 stops

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m

1 stop

R12 532LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27

13:45 - 14:40

SDU

JNB

19h 55m

2 stops

5:45 - 7:40

JNB

SDU

30h 55m

2 stops

R13 455Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

8:30 - 14:40

SDU

JNB

25h 10m

2 stops

16:40 - 7:40

JNB

SDU

44h 00m

2 stops

R14 241Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 23

GOL flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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GOL

May 11

GIG11:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

1 stop

GIG23:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R15 404

GOL

May 11

GIG11:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m

2 stops

GIG9:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R15 934

Qatar Airways flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

May 2

SDU20:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

38h 55m

2 stops

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 9

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

64h 55m

2 stops

SDU8:35Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R19 849

Qatar Airways

May 2

SDU20:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

38h 55m

2 stops

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 11

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 50m

2 stops

SDU8:35Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R24 379

Qatar Airways

Apr 30

SDU20:15Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

38h 55m

2 stops

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 9

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 30m

2 stops

SDU13:10Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

R24 431

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14:55-11:55

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Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

14:55-11:55

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

14:50-0:05

1 stop14h 15m

R11 933

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/4

14:55-11:55

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

R11 950

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Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/4

19:20-11:55

1 stop11h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

R11 985

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/4

14:55-11:55

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

R12 309

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/4

7:55-11:55

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:50-11:20

2 stops25h 30m

R12 429

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

16:55-11:55

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

14:50-16:35

2 stops30h 45m

R12 515

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 15/4

6:05-11:55

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

R12 532

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 11/5

13:45-14:40

2 stops19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

5:45-7:40

2 stops30h 55m

R13 455

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

SDU - JNB

SDUJNB

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 9/8

8:30-14:40

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

16:40-7:40

2 stops44h 00m

R14 241

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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 737, 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 R13 113.

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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 45m
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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa takes 12h 45m

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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