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.

R8 753 Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa in 2026

1 adult

0 bags

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

12:10 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

18h 50m1 stop

14:50 - 23:55

JNB

GIG

14h 05m1 stop

R11 140LATAM Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

19:10 - 12:40

GIG

JNB

12h 30m1 stop

15:30 - 0:20

JNB

GIG

13h 50m1 stop

R11 538LATAM Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

19:35 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

11h 25m1 stop

14:50 - 0:05

JNB

GIG

14h 15m1 stop

R11 902LATAM Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, May 4

12:10 - 12:00

GIG

JNB

18h 50m1 stop

14:50 - 23:05

JNB

GIG

13h 15m1 stop

R12 184Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 11 - Fri, Apr 24

6:00 - 14:00

GIG

CPT

27h 00m2 stops

0:30 - 22:45

CPT

GIG

27h 15m2 stops

R15 218Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27

19:05 - 14:35

GIG

CPT

38h 30m2 stops

14:35 - 22:45

CPT

GIG

37h 10m2 stops

R18 500Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 16

21:55 - 16:10

GIG

CPT

61h 15m2 stops

20:50 - 9:35

CPT

GIG

41h 45m2 stops

R19 047United Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 18

11:10 - 11:10

GIG

CPT

19h 00m2 stops

12:50 - 23:40

CPT

GIG

15h 50m1 stop

R19 279South African

Mon, Jun 22 - Sat, Jun 27

20:45 - 13:00

GIG

CPT

35h 15m2 stops

14:35 - 22:45

CPT

GIG

37h 10m2 stops

R19 793Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 16

14:50 - 16:10

SDU

CPT

44h 20m2 stops

20:50 - 14:30

CPT

SDU

46h 40m2 stops

R20 158United Airlines

Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 17

Ethiopian Air flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

May 18

GIG14:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

41h 15m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 29

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 10m

2 stops

GIG23:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R14 720

Find similar

Ethiopian Air

Feb 8

GIG19:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

44h 05m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 24

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m

2 stops

GIG21:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R18 417

Find similar

Ethiopian Air

Feb 5

GIG19:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

38h 30m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Feb 16

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

37h 10m

2 stops

GIG22:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R18 500

Find similar

GOL flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Our best GOL deals on Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight tickets

GOL

May 12

GIG11:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 55m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 19

JNB8:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m

2 stops

GIG23:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R20 837

Find similar

GOL

May 12

GIG11:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 55m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 19

JNB8:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m

2 stops

GIG20:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R20 953

Find similar

GOL

Mar 22

GIG19:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 28

JNB8:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m

2 stops

GIG11:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R21 003

Find similar

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 13/4

12:10-12:00

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:50-23:55

1 stop14h 05m

R11 140

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 29/1

19:10-12:40

1 stop12h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

15:30-0:20

1 stop13h 50m

R11 538

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

R11 902

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/4

12:10-12:00

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:50-23:05

1 stop13h 15m

R12 184

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 21/1

6:00-14:00

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

0:30-22:45

2 stops27h 15m

R15 218

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/2

19:05-14:35

2 stops38h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

14:35-22:45

2 stops37h 10m

R18 500

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/2

21:55-16:10

2 stops61h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

20:50-9:35

2 stops41h 45m

R19 047

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/6

11:10-11:10

2 stops19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

12:50-23:40

1 stop15h 50m

R19 279

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/2

20:45-13:00

2 stops35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

14:35-22:45

2 stops37h 10m

R19 793

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 8/2

14:50-16:10

2 stops44h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

20:50-14:30

2 stops46h 40m

R20 158

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

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 797, 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 013.

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

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

Cheap Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Fastest flight time	12h 20m
Direct flights	None

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.

Search flight deals

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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Rio de Janeiro to South Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to South Africa from Rio de Janeiro. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to South Africa, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to South Africa from Rio de Janeiro and alert you when they change.