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- Lowest observed
- €479, departing 31 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 8 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 20Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- South African Airways
- Typical journey time
- 13h 05m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 6,059 km
- Typical journey time
- 13h 05m
- Airlines seen
- South African Airways
- Alternative airports
- RRJ, SDU
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Cape Town, city gazetteer reference point (-33.9249, 18.4241): ≈ 18 km.
- Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Rio de Janeiro, city gazetteer reference point (-22.9068, -43.1729): ≈ 1 km.
- Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Rio de Janeiro, city gazetteer reference point (-22.9068, -43.1729): ≈ 13 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro: December 2026, from €479 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €669 | 4 |
| November 2026 | €519 | 9 |
| December 2026 | €479 | 6 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro: Thursday, from €479 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | €519 | 4 |
| Thursday | €479 | 3 |
| Saturday | €536 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro by days until departure (61 days or more): €479 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €519 | 6 |
| 31 to 60 days | €536 | 8 |
| 61 days or more | €479 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
The lowest fare we have observed is €479, found on 8 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
Cheapest month from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro: December 2026, from €479 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: South African Airways.
How many of the observed Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro fares were non-stop?
None of the 25 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
Cheapest day of the week from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro: Thursday, from €479 (checked 8 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 8 Oct 2026