How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 12h 35m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 31h on average. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

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

LATAM Airlines, South African and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from South Africa according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 75% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa 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 from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 28

9:50 - 23:10

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R10 489Multiple Airlines

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R11 387Multiple Airlines

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11:30 - 21:45

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R12 218LATAM Airlines

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16:40 - 18:45

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31h 05m2 stops

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R12 472Multiple Airlines

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14:50 - 23:50

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10:40 - 21:45

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R12 811Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24

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27h 05m1 stop

R22 537Emirates

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Dec 11

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m

2 stops

GIG6:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Dec 22

GIG15:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

36h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 300

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Dec 11

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m

2 stops

GIG6:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Dec 22

GIG15:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

36h 55m

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JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 334

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Dec 11

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m

2 stops

GIG6:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Dec 22

GIG15:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

36h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 351

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May 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

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GIG23:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 30

GIG11:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 10m

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JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 657

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Feb 9

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m

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GIG22:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Feb 23

GIG6:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Dec 8

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m

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GIG22:45Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Dec 14

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12h 10m

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JNB9:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R24 028

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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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 April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 302.

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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 R14 943. 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 R21 707.

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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 213. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are R23 503 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.

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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 309 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 641 on momondo.

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How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa 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 from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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