R8 046 Find Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheap Flight Deals to Rio de Janeiro

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Rio de Janeiro

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro.
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9:50 - 22:15JNB-GIG
17h 25m1 stop
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8:40 - 10:10GIG-JNB
20h 30m2 stops
R11 082
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Thu, May 15 - Tue, May 20
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9:50 - 22:15JNB-GIG
17h 25m1 stop
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6:15 - 7:00GIG-JNB
19h 45m1 stop
R11 678
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Thu, May 15 - Thu, May 22
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15:05 - 8:00JNB-GIG
21h 55m1 stop
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15:20 - 12:15GIG-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
R13 615LATAM Airlines
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Tue, May 6 - Wed, May 21
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15:05 - 23:35JNB-GIG
13h 30m1 stop
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19:55 - 12:15GIG-JNB
11h 20m1 stop
R13 745LATAM Airlines
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Tue, May 6 - Wed, May 21
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9:50 - 19:05JNB-GIG
14h 15m1 stop
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6:10 - 7:00GIG-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
R18 476South African
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Mon, May 12 - Thu, May 22
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19:35 - 9:35JNB-GIG
43h 00m2 stops
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15:00 - 9:20GIG-JNB
37h 20m2 stops
R19 723SWISS
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Wed, May 14 - Thu, May 22
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19:35 - 4:55JNB-GIG
38h 20m2 stops
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15:20 - 9:20GIG-JNB
37h 00m2 stops
R20 245SWISS
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 20
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17:30 - 22:25JNB-GIG
33h 55m2 stops
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11:15 - 7:00GIG-JNB
14h 45m1 stop
R20 599South African
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Mon, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 4
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19:10 - 15:50JNB-GIG
25h 40m1 stop
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3:05 - 10:15GIG-JNB
26h 10m1 stop
R23 318Emirates
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Tue, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 16
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13:05 - 15:50CPT-GIG
31h 45m1 stop
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3:05 - 16:50GIG-CPT
32h 45m1 stop
R26 670Emirates
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Thu, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 25

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Rio de Janeiro

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R15 889. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are R23 858 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Rio de Janeiro is May, where tickets cost R14 490 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R19 835 and R18 159 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R14 490.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Rio de Janeiro depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost R858 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 207.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rio de Janeiro?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG), with an average flight price of R2 252.

Good to know – Book Cheap Rio de Janeiro Plane Tickets

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R8 046
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

When to book flights to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Rio de Janeiro based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Rio de Janeiro flights

  • Which Rio de Janeiro airport is closest to central Rio de Janeiro?

    Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 major airports. Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (2 km) is the closest to the centre of Rio de Janeiro and Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport is 13 km from the centre.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

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Prefer to fly direct to Rio de Janeiro?

Find which airlines fly direct to Rio de Janeiro, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +40 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +36 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +40 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +41 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +40 more

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +40 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +36 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +40 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +41 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +39 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +40 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3206 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
Airline reviews

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

6,0 GoodDave, Mar 2025SYD - DXB
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

We boarded so late it caused us to miss time at Foz. No real information was provided to the passengers waiting.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

reliable, relatively relaxed, with helpful staff in all 8 flights we had on this trip. They are solid even though we did not have special seating or status for the flights.

Very poor ! Latam is really excellent in mistreating its premium passengers and their family. They should go out of business for good.

Only complaint is that the entertainment system wasn’t working on our seats and some others.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

I like how professional, fast and good the whole experience was.

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

Edelweiss is now Nickle&dimming, not even a complimentary wine on the intercontinental flight. Sitting space is the smallest I have ever seen.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Not a good one this time. The absence of internet without any information/notification ahead was really the unacceptable part. Also this new A350-900 has a serious legroom challenge for economy seats. It’s more like a medium-haul flight legroom configuration.

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

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