$708+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape TownExplore 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 29, 2026.
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 29, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/138:15 am
SDU
- CPT
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1912:30 am
CPT
- SDU
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$922
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/98:50 pm
GIG
- CPT
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/143:30 pm
CPT
- GIG
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$948
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1311:10 am
GIG
- CPT
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1912:30 am
CPT
- GIG
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$982
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/155:30 pm
GIG
- CPT
2 stops41h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 2/248:50 pm
CPT
- GIG
2 stops41h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,105
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/98:15 am
SDU
- CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/143:30 pm
CPT
- SDU
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,286
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 5/262:50 pm
GIG
- CPT
2 stops42h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/83:25 pm
CPT
- GIG
2 stops36h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,317
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/91:45 pm
SDU
- CPT
2 stops43h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/141:50 pm
CPT
- SDU
2 stops46h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,321
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 5/268:15 am
SDU
- CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/81:50 pm
CPT
- SDU
2 stops46h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,322
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/268:40 pm
GIG
- CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 3/71:50 pm
CPT
- GIG
2 stops34h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,365
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 5/268:15 am
SDU
- CPT
2 stops49h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 6/73:25 pm
CPT
- SDU
2 stops45h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,371
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 9/195:30 pm
SDU
- CPT
2 stops38h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 9/233:25 pm
CPT
- SDU
2 stops45h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,372
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/278:40 pm
GIG
- CPT
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 3/71:50 pm
CPT
- GIG
2 stops34h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,415
Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town
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 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $922 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $708 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $1,461 |
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Rio de Janeiro
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
SDU - CPT
SDUCPT
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Wed 5/13
8:15 am-2:00 pm
2 stops24h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/19
12:30 am-7:40 am
2 stops36h 10m
$922
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
GIG - CPT
GIGCPT
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Thu 4/9
8:50 pm-2:00 pm
2 stops36h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/14
3:30 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops36h 35m
$963
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
GIG - CPT
GIGCPT
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 5/13
11:10 am-2:00 pm
2 stops21h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/19
12:30 am-8:05 pm
2 stops24h 35m
$982
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
SDU - CPT
SDUCPT
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Thu 4/9
8:15 am-2:35 pm
2 stops49h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/14
3:30 pm-7:15 am
2 stops44h 45m
$1,286
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
GIG - CPT
GIGCPT
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 5/26
2:50 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops42h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 6/8
3:25 pm-11:10 pm
2 stops36h 45m
$1,317
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
SDU - CPT
SDUCPT
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Thu 4/9
1:45 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops43h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/14
1:50 pm-7:40 am
2 stops46h 50m
$1,321
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
SDU - CPT
SDUCPT
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Tue 5/26
8:15 am-2:35 pm
2 stops49h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 6/8
1:50 pm-7:40 am
2 stops46h 50m
$1,322
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
GIG - CPT
GIGCPT
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Thu 2/26
8:40 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops35h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 3/7
1:50 pm-7:35 pm
2 stops34h 45m
$1,365
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
SDU - CPT
SDUCPT
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Tue 5/26
8:15 am-2:35 pm
2 stops49h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 6/7
3:25 pm-7:40 am
2 stops45h 15m
$1,371
Rio de JaneiroCape Town
GIG - CPT
GIGCPT
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 2/27
8:40 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops35h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 3/7
1:50 pm-7:35 pm
2 stops34h 45m
$1,415
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- 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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