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$810+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
mar. 8 — mar. 151
sáb. 3/8
sáb. 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or August, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 marzo 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$810
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$787
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 3, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/173:05 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
jue. 4/248:30 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops58h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3$810
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/173:05 pmJNB - SDU
2 stops36h 05mLATAM Airlines
jue. 4/249:20 pmSDU - JNB
2 stops57h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3$869
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/198:25 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops42h 10mSWISS
vie. 3/283:20 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops38h 05mSWISS
Deal found 3/3$940
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/179:50 amJNB - GIG
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 4/2411:30 amGIG - JNB
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,020
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/1810:10 amJNB - GIG
2 stops42h 35mLufthansa
mar. 3/253:20 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops37h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3$1,034
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/97:25 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop39h 10mBritish Airways
mar. 9/234:50 pmGIG - JNB
1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,144
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
jue. 4/179:50 amJNB - SDU
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 4/241:05 pmSDU - JNB
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,150
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
mié. 3/197:40 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops28h 00mKLM
mié. 3/268:50 pmGIG - JNB
1 stop44h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/3$1,258
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
jue. 3/2010:20 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop46h 35mEmirates
sáb. 3/223:45 amGIG - JNB
1 stop36h 05mEmirates
Deal found 3/3$1,354
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
dom. 5/117:10 pmJNB - SDU
2 stops42h 20mEmirates
jue. 5/151:00 pmSDU - JNB
2 stops50h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/2$1,483
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
mié. 5/148:40 pmJNB - SDU
2 stops41h 55mQatar Airways
vie. 5/162:20 pmSDU - JNB
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,609
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
mié. 5/148:40 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
sáb. 5/176:05 amGIG - JNB
2 stops46h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,626

Find flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro 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 marzo 3, 2025.

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OR Tambo

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 4/17

3:05 pm-8:00 am

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 4/24

8:30 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops58h 45m

$810

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 4/17

3:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

jue. 4/24

9:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops57h 55m

$869

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/19

8:25 pm-9:35 am

2 stops42h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 3/28

3:20 pm-10:25 am

2 stops38h 05m

$940

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 4/17

9:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 4/24

11:30 am-7:00 am

1 stop14h 30m

$1,020

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/18

10:10 am-11:45 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 3/25

3:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,034

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 4/17

9:50 am-4:50 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

jue. 4/24

1:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

$1,150

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/17

7:25 pm-6:55 am

1 stop40h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 3/23

6:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$1,212

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/19

7:40 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 3/26

8:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop44h 10m

$1,258

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 3/20

10:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop46h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 3/22

3:45 am-8:50 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$1,354

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/11

7:10 pm-8:30 am

2 stops42h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

jue. 5/15

1:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops50h 50m

$1,483

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated marzo 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and LATAM Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,763 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,562 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,237 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip from $810. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $940, and Lufthansa, from $1,034. LATAM Airlines is 7% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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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