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$763+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$832
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$763
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/141:00 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/213:00 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$832
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/149:05 pmGIG - CPT
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/213:00 pmCPT - GIG
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$916
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/161:00 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops44h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/231:50 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/29$944
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:50 pmGIG - CPT
2 stops35h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/13:25 pmCPT - GIG
2 stops32h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/30$987
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:20 amGIG - CPT
1 stop14h 20mGOL
Sat 6/2112:25 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop23h 40mGOL
Deal found 1/30$1,176
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/252:25 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops24h 30mLATAM Airlines
Sun 7/67:00 amCPT - SDU
2 stops30h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,386
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/109:55 pmGIG - CPT
1 stop42h 15mKLM
Tue 5/2011:15 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 1/29$1,539
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/61:00 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops46h 50mEmirates
Mon 8/186:25 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops43h 05mEmirates
Deal found 1/30$1,552
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:30 amGIG - CPT
2 stops42h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 6/236:55 pmCPT - GIG
2 stops27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,616
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/143:45 amGIG - CPT
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Sun 4/66:25 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop26h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/30$1,689
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/268:25 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops33h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 3/1112:35 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,764
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/158:40 pmGIG - CPT
2 stops67h 50mAir France
Sat 3/88:30 amCPT - GIG
1 stop38h 50mAir France
Deal found 1/30$1,867

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 3/14

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/21

3:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$832

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/14

9:05 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/21

3:00 pm-7:15 pm

3 stops33h 15m

$916

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/16

1:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/23

1:50 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$944

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/16

8:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

3:25 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$987

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/3

11:20 am-6:40 am

1 stop14h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/21

12:25 pm-7:05 am

1 stop23h 40m

$1,176

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 6/25

2:25 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

7:00 am-8:55 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,386

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/10

9:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

11:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,539

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/30

11:30 am-11:00 am

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/23

6:55 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,616

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/14

3:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/3

6:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,689

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/26

8:25 pm-10:40 am

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

12:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,764

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rio de Janeiro-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,838 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,475 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $944. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,176 and $1,386, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town one-way?

    $765 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and KLM, with prices starting from $1,346 and $1,694, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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