What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

LATAM Airlines and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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 15h 15m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 26h 35m 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 84% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 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.

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The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 3 as of March 2026.

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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14h 15m

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9:50 - 12:00

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R11 272LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27

14:50 - 9:25

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R11 289LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27

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R11 323LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27

14:50 - 0:05

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R11 340LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

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R11 391LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

14:50 - 0:05

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24h 30m

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R11 407LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

14:50 - 8:55

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GIG

23h 05m

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21h 10m

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R11 475LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27

14:50 - 11:20

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25h 30m

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9:50 - 12:00

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21h 10m

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R11 560LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 27

15:30 - 23:10

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GIG

36h 40m

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20:15 - 14:00

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CPT

36h 45m

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R12 827Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7

15:55 - 20:05

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33h 10m

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11:10 - 14:00

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21h 50m

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R13 080Multiple Airlines

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LATAM Airlines flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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May 11

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m

1 stop

GIG0:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 27

GIG9:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 10m

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JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 272

LATAM Airlines

May 11

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

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GIG9:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 27

GIG19:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

11h 25m

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JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 289

LATAM Airlines

May 11

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

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GIG9:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 27

GIG19:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

11h 25m

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JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 323

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Mar 27

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 45m

1 stop

GIG16:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Apr 5

GIG3:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

45h 00m

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JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mar 31

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

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GIG3:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Apr 16

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

26h 40m

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GIG16:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 7

GIG3:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

32h 10m

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R22 663

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Cape TownRio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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If you aren’t able to travel to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 030.

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 565 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 573 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 15h 15m

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The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 3 as of March 2026.
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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