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Cheapest round-trip
$813
Typical prices: $975-$1,485
LATAM Airlines
Sun 12/2Wed 12/12
GIG - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$805
Typical prices: $803-$1,032
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/8
GIG - CPT • 2 stops
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 25% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU)
Cheapest • Avg $1,173 (round-trip)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 26h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (GIG-CPT)

 

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Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12
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1:00 pm - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 40m2 stops Vitória Eurico Sales Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 11:20 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 40m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Curitiba Afonso Pena
$813LATAM Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12
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11:15 pm - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 25m2 stops Foz do Iguaçu Cataratas Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 12:35 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
13h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$832LATAM Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:40 am - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 00m2 stops Curitiba Afonso Pena Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 8:30 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$844LATAM Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12
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3:00 pm - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 40m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 7:40 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$845LATAM Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:40 pm - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 00m2 stops Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 11:25 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Curitiba Afonso Pena
$864LATAM Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:40 am - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 00m2 stops Curitiba Afonso Pena Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 9:55 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$868LATAM Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12
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11:15 pm - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 25m2 stops Foz do Iguaçu Cataratas Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 12:35 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
13h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$888LATAM Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12
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11:15 pm - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 25m2 stops Foz do Iguaçu Cataratas Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 12:35 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
13h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$889LATAM Airlines
Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 17
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9:15 am - 5:20 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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9:00 am - 7:40 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$893Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 15
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5:40 pm - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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3:40 pm - 8:30 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$900LATAM Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town typically range from $975 to $1,485. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $813, on LATAM Airlines.

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Key details for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$805
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 54% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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Your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town. Flights with 1 layover take between 12h 42m and 26h 57m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town flight?

    Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town range from $975 to $1,485, with an average of $1,063 over the past 12 months. Anything below $975 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $813 to $3,059. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $981.

  • What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town pass through?

    Connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town most commonly pass through:

    • Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 97% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $845 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,414, a difference of $569.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 42m, compared with 26h 57m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (South Africa Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $845, about $569 less than Wednesday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average $792 round-trip in that month - typically $947 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
    • Mbalentle

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