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Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R6 906 Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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15:05 - 7:10JNB-GIG
21h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 12:35GIG-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
R15 010Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 29
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15:05 - 6:30JNB-GIG
20h 25m2 stops
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23:00 - 12:15GIG-JNB
32h 15m2 stops
R15 045LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 10
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15:05 - 23:00JNB-GIG
12h 55m1 stop
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15:55 - 12:35GIG-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
R15 426Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 29
LATAM Airlines Logo
15:25 - 23:40JNB-GIG
13h 15m1 stop
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9:20 - 12:35GIG-JNB
22h 15m2 stops
R15 930LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Sat, Jan 24
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18:45 - 6:00CPT-GIG
40h 15m1 stop
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15:40 - 11:00GIG-CPT
38h 20m1 stop
R21 031Lufthansa
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Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 17
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13:25 - 15:55JNB-GIG
31h 30m1 stop
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3:45 - 5:35GIG-JNB
44h 50m1 stop
R21 292Emirates
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
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18:45 - 6:00CPT-GIG
40h 15m1 stop
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15:40 - 11:00GIG-CPT
38h 20m1 stop
R21 344Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
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20:15 - 6:00JNB-GIG
38h 45m2 stops
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15:20 - 10:30GIG-JNB
38h 10m2 stops
R21 482SWISS
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
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22:20 - 15:55JNB-GIG
46h 35m1 stop
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3:45 - 16:35GIG-JNB
31h 50m1 stop
R21 604Emirates
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 5
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11:10 - 22:45JNB-GIG
16h 35m1 stop
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10:50 - 9:05GIG-JNB
17h 15m1 stop
R22 558South African
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Thu, Dec 25 - Sun, Jan 11

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Locate flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

15:05-7:10

1 stop21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 29/10

15:55-12:35

1 stop15h 40m

R15 010

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

15:05-6:30

2 stops20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/10

23:00-12:15

2 stops32h 15m

R15 045

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

15:05-23:00

1 stop12h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 29/10

15:55-12:35

1 stop15h 40m

R15 426

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

15:25-23:40

1 stop13h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 24/1

9:20-12:35

2 stops22h 15m

R15 930

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

18:45-6:00

1 stop40h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 17/11

15:40-11:00

1 stop38h 20m

R21 031

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

13:25-15:55

1 stop31h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/11

3:45-5:35

1 stop44h 50m

R21 292

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

18:45-6:00

1 stop40h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/11

15:40-11:00

1 stop38h 20m

R21 344

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

20:15-6:00

2 stops38h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/11

15:20-10:30

2 stops38h 10m

R21 482

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

22:20-15:55

1 stop46h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/11

3:45-16:35

1 stop31h 50m

R21 604

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

11:10-22:45

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/1

10:50-9:05

1 stop17h 15m

R22 558

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Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport – Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to help you craft the best travel plan.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is on a Friday. Travellers who choose to depart for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as R15 302. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on Wednesday is R22 229.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during the month of May, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 639.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is in the morning. Flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during this time can be as low as R15 579. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are R24 068 on average. Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from South Africa in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for around R15 370 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as R12 945 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO RIO DE JANEIRO–GALEÃO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMay13% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport costs on average just R13 431 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO RIO DE JANEIRO–GALEÃO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember30% more expensiveIt costs about R20 094 for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO RIO DE JANEIRO–GALEÃO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember389% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals and tips

Summary info about Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 906

Best Round-Trip Price

R15 010

Fastest flight time

15h 05m
The best one-way flight price to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 906 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R15 010 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).
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The fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa takes 15h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

In general, when looking for the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, try to choose a flight departing in May for the best deal.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

From most locations, booking your flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport around 74 days prior to your departure date finds the best deals.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Most of our users find that booking their departure to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on a Friday is the cheapest. Conversely, departing on a Wednesday seems to be the most expensive.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Generally, when visiting Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Morning flights represent the best value. Evening flights are likely to have higher prices.

Is there an alternative airport near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is possible. If you are planning a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, consider booking flights to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (2 km from Rio de Janeiro city centre).

Which airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Of the 4 airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, LATAM Airlines, South African and Emirates happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. LATAM Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 76% of users choosing them for their travels to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

There are 5 operators available for flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Rio de Janeiro which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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

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