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Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $799

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 6/28. 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.
JNB — RIO
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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Mon 6/3
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1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in April or November, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

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 May 29, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,119

Round-trip from

$728
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Monday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 24 days in advance, which can save you up to 16% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 24 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $809. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,224.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Prices for April average $1,075 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $781. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a April flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro (JNB - RIO)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Emirates flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between OR Tambo and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
Consider these cheap Emirates flights we've found departing from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 11/81:25 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop31h 30mEmirates
Wed 11/202:55 amGIG - JNB
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/28$1,577
Fri 6/2810:20 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop46h 35mEmirates
Fri 9/273:00 amGIG - JNB
1 stop32h 15mEmirates
Deal found 5/28$1,819
Fri 11/810:20 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops37h 00mEmirates
Wed 11/202:55 amGIG - JNB
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/28$2,882
Fri 6/281:25 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops45h 00mEmirates
Fri 9/273:00 amGIG - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 5/28$4,673

Cheap LATAM Airlines flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by LATAM Airlines for the route between OR Tambo and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on LATAM Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 6/2812:55 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sat 9/286:30 amGIG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/28$800
Fri 11/83:15 pmJNB - SDU
1 stop22h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/216:50 pmSDU - JNB
1 stop12h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/28$803
Fri 11/83:15 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops19h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/213:05 pmGIG - JNB
1 stop16h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/28$897

Cheap OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 29, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 6/2812:55 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 9/2810:20 amGIG - JNB
1 stop16h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/27$799
Fri 6/2812:55 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sat 9/286:30 amGIG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/28$800
Fri 6/284:40 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/282:40 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,005
Fri 6/284:40 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/282:40 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,032
Fri 6/287:35 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/284:25 pmGIG - JNB
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,287
Fri 6/287:35 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/284:25 pmGIG - JNB
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,478
Fri 6/2810:20 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop46h 35mEmirates
Fri 9/273:00 amGIG - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$1,819
Fri 6/2810:20 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops36h 05mEmirates
Fri 9/273:00 amGIG - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,668
Fri 6/281:25 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops45h 00mEmirates
Fri 9/273:00 amGIG - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 5/28$4,673

OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between OR Tambo and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 6/2812:55 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 9/2810:20 amGIG - JNB
1 stop16h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/27$799
Fri 6/2812:55 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sat 9/286:30 amGIG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/28$800
Fri 11/83:15 pmJNB - SDU
1 stop22h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/216:50 pmSDU - JNB
1 stop12h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/27$802
Fri 11/83:15 pmJNB - SDU
1 stop22h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/216:50 pmSDU - JNB
1 stop12h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/28$803
Fri 11/83:15 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops19h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/213:05 pmGIG - JNB
1 stop16h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/27$897
Fri 6/284:40 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/282:40 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,005
Fri 6/284:40 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/282:40 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,032
Tue 9/108:20 amJNB - GIG
2 stops26h 15mLufthansa
Sun 9/224:25 pmGIG - JNB
1 stop35h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 5/26$1,033
Wed 9/117:00 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop39h 35mLufthansa
Sun 9/224:25 pmGIG - JNB
1 stop35h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 5/26$1,048

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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.

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Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/28

1 stop16h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/28

1 stop19h 55m

$800

Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/8

1 stop22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 11/21

1 stop12h 35m

$803

Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/8

2 stops19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/21

1 stop16h 20m

$897

Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/28

2 stops21h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/28

2 stops19h 00m

$1,032

Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/8

2 stops43h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/21

2 stops38h 05m

$1,374

Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/28

2 stops39h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/28

1 stop35h 05m

$1,478

Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/8

2 stops34h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 11/21

2 stops33h 50m

$1,513

Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/8

1 stop31h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/20

1 stop32h 40m

$1,577

Johannesburg OR TamboRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/28

1 stop46h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/27

1 stop32h 15m

$1,819

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Deals found on 5/28

When is the best time to 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 May 24, 2024.
Booking 23 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

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Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °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 May 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Emirates 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
3,914 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,366 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,914 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

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  • Can I find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on LATAM Airlines for just $800, but on average you can expect to pay $1,713.

  • 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 $800. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $1,374, and Qatar Airways, from $1,513. LATAM Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does JNB to GIG mean?

    JNB and GIG are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to GIG refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $663). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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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