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$493 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 9/2. 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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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

Thu, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 3
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12:45 am - 7:40 pmJNB-GIG
23h 55m2 stops
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11:20 am - 2:40 pmGIG-JNB
22h 20m2 stops
$744
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Thu, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 19
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12:45 am - 7:10 pmJNB-GIG
23h 25m2 stops
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11:25 am - 2:40 pmGIG-JNB
22h 15m2 stops
$1,105
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Mon, Dec 22 - Sun, Dec 28
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7:35 pm - 6:55 amJNB-GIG
40h 20m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:25 amGIG-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
$1,127British Airways
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Mon, Dec 22 - Sun, Dec 28
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10:00 pm - 6:55 amJNB-GIG
37h 55m1 stop
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10:20 am - 10:25 amGIG-JNB
43h 05m2 stops
$1,161British Airways
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Tue, Dec 23 - Sun, Dec 28
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10:00 pm - 9:25 amJNB-GIG
40h 25m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 10:25 amGIG-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
$1,199British Airways
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Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 12
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3:25 pm - 11:40 pmJNB-GIG
13h 15m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 12:35 pmGIG-JNB
11h 55m1 stop
$1,243LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 19
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3:25 pm - 11:40 pmJNB-GIG
13h 15m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 12:35 pmGIG-JNB
32h 35m2 stops
$1,262LATAM Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 17
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7:35 pm - 9:35 amJNB-GIG
43h 00m2 stops
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3:20 pm - 9:20 amGIG-JNB
37h 00m2 stops
$1,282SWISS
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 17
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7:35 pm - 4:55 amJNB-GIG
38h 20m2 stops
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3:20 pm - 9:20 amGIG-JNB
37h 00m2 stops
$1,313SWISS
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
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7:00 pm - 4:55 amJNB-GIG
38h 55m1 stop
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4:15 pm - 8:35 amGIG-JNB
35h 20m1 stop
$1,345Lufthansa
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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?

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 May, where tickets cost $762 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,062 and $1,048 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonMay
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro was $493 for a one-way ticket and $744 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this 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.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1840 reviews
8.0Crew
7.4Comfort
7.6Boarding
7.0Entertainment
6.7Food
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I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025GIG - GRU
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I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

Horrible the worst airlines I have ever flown. Cancelled flight with no choices and when contacted them they were not helpful

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Because the flight was late, we lost the connection to Brazil. You, Delta delayed, and you Delta anticipated the door closing in 15 min from Miami to GRU. Why? It caused a lot of stress! I almost could not see my mother in law alive because of your delay.

Lost ,y connection due to a mechanical delay, huge line to get new connection and vouchers

The boarding and new bag drop-off process was confusing and causing massive delays.

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