JNB - RIO

$442 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro departing on 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$691
Typical prices: $671-$828
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Tue 8/18Tue 8/25
JNB - GIG • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$442
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/15
JNB - SDU • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $746 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,356 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 15m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (JNB-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 7:45 am
JNB
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GIG
27h 20m
3 stops
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6:00 am - 3:30 pm
GIG
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JNB
28h 30m
2 stops
$691Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
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2:50 pm - 12:05 am
JNB
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GIG
14h 15m
1 stop
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9:45 pm - 12:10 pm
GIG
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JNB
57h 25m
2 stops
$746LATAM Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
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2:50 pm - 4:35 pm
JNB
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GIG
30h 45m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 12:10 pm
GIG
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JNB
57h 25m
2 stops
$751LATAM Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 9:05 pm
JNB
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GIG
16h 15m
1 stop
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7:40 am - 7:05 am
GIG
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
$759Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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8:35 pm - 12:05 am
JNB
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GIG
32h 30m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
GIG
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JNB
22h 00m
1 stop
$778Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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8:35 pm - 12:05 am
JNB
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GIG
32h 30m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:00 pm
GIG
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JNB
25h 00m
2 stops
$783Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 22
LATAM Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 6:45 pm
JNB
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GIG
32h 45m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 12:10 pm
GIG
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JNB
36h 35m
2 stops
$857LATAM Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
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8:55 pm - 9:55 pm
JNB
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SDU
54h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 4:00 am
SDU
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JNB
33h 05m
2 stops
$1,481Qatar Airways
Wed, Jul 22 - Thu, Aug 6
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2:05 pm - 1:10 pm
JNB
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SDU
28h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 9:10 am
SDU
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JNB
38h 15m
2 stops
$1,575Qatar Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Aug 6
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 1:10 pm
JNB
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SDU
45h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 9:10 am
SDU
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JNB
38h 15m
2 stops
$1,577Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro is March, where tickets cost $486 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $747 and $728 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 47% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro was $442 for a one-way ticket and $691 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro?

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg 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 to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg 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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LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1942 reviews
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
7.3Comfort
7.0Entertainment
6.7Food
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In flight from Miami to Anchorage, we were all on board ready to take off. Pilot decided to take on more fuel causing a delay. Once fueled, the pilot came back over the radio stating more delay due to VIP. These delays caused me to miss my connecting flight. I went to the Alaska Air counter for information. They flat out stated that it was ATCs fault that I missed my flight and booked me a flight the next day about 1300 . I believe if we had the fuel prior to getting on board we would not of been delayed and I would have taken off on time. Pilot was taken out of the equation. I think they should’ve taken responsibility for their pilots decision to top off his aircraft instead of waiting til the last moment. Enough said…

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
LIM - MIA
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In flight from Miami to Anchorage, we were all on board ready to take off. Pilot decided to take on more fuel causing a delay. Once fueled, the pilot came back over the radio stating more delay due to VIP. These delays caused me to miss my connecting flight. I went to the Alaska Air counter for information. They flat out stated that it was ATCs fault that I missed my flight and booked me a flight the next day about 1300 . I believe if we had the fuel prior to getting on board we would not of been delayed and I would have taken off on time. Pilot was taken out of the equation. I think they should’ve taken responsibility for their pilots decision to top off his aircraft instead of waiting til the last moment. Enough said…

Good check in process Poor information on payments at Lima airport

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

We were not allowed to carry a bottle of water onto the 8 hour flight.

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

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