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Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R7 927 Cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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0:30 - 19:10CPT-GIG
23h 40m2 stops
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6:00 - 14:00GIG-CPT
27h 00m2 stops
R14 241Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 10
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0:30 - 6:50CPT-GIG
35h 20m3 stops
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6:00 - 14:00GIG-CPT
27h 00m2 stops
R14 536Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 10
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15:25 - 21:35JNB-GIG
35h 10m2 stops
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18:35 - 12:35GIG-JNB
37h 00m2 stops
R16 929LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
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15:25 - 6:30JNB-GIG
20h 05m2 stops
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7:40 - 12:35GIG-JNB
23h 55m2 stops
R18 282LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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22:00 - 9:25JNB-GIG
40h 25m2 stops
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10:15 - 10:25GIG-JNB
43h 10m2 stops
R19 722British Airways
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
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10:25 - 15:55JNB-GIG
34h 30m1 stop
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3:45 - 10:25GIG-JNB
25h 40m1 stop
R22 896Emirates
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 7
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15:20 - 18:25CPT-GIG
32h 05m2 stops
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23:20 - 5:50GIG-CPT
25h 30m1 stop
R23 451Air France
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
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7:55 - 18:25CPT-GIG
39h 30m1 stop
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20:45 - 5:50GIG-CPT
28h 05m1 stop
R23 486Air France
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18:30 - 15:55CPT-GIG
26h 25m1 stop
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3:45 - 11:40GIG-CPT
26h 55m1 stop
R24 145Emirates
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22:00 - 9:25JNB-GIG
40h 25m2 stops
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32h 35m1 stop
R29 036British Airways
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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 19 October 2025.
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Price

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

0:30-19:10

2 stops23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/12

6:00-14:00

2 stops27h 00m

R14 241

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

0:30-6:50

3 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/12

6:00-14:00

2 stops27h 00m

R14 536

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

15:25-21:35

2 stops35h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 12/12

18:35-12:35

2 stops37h 00m

R16 929

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

15:25-6:30

2 stops20h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/3

7:40-12:35

2 stops23h 55m

R18 282

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

22:00-9:25

2 stops40h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/12

10:15-10:25

2 stops43h 10m

R19 722

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

10:25-15:55

1 stop34h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/12

3:45-10:25

1 stop25h 40m

R22 896

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

15:20-18:25

2 stops32h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 19/11

23:20-5:50

1 stop25h 30m

R23 451

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

7:55-18:25

1 stop39h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 19/11

20:45-5:50

1 stop28h 05m

R23 486

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

18:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/12

3:45-11:40

1 stop26h 55m

R24 145

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

22:00-9:25

2 stops40h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop32h 35m

R29 036

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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 296. 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 220.

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 634.

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 572. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are R24 059 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 553 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 940 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 AIRPORTMay14% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport costs on average just R13 408 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO RIO DE JANEIRO–GALEÃO INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember29% more expensiveIt costs about R20 086 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 AIRPORTDecember513% 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

R7 927

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 241

Fastest flight time

16h 15m
The best one-way flight price to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 927 (Cape Town Intl 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 R14 241 (Cape Town Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).
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The fastest flight to Rio de Janeiro from South Africa takes 16h 15m (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 October 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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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.

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