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$547+ 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
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 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$913
(Priceline)

One-way from

$547
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,461
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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 15, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 3/12:50 pm
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/83:55 pm
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$913
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 3/16:20 am
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/83:55 pm
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$961
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sun 7/511:10 am
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/183:30 pm
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,004
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 3/98:05 pm
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/247:00 am
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,033
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sun 7/55:15 pm
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 7/183:50 pm
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,099
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 3/98:55 pm
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops39h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 3/248:50 pm
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops41h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,147
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/135:15 pm
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/208:25 pm
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,159
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/511:20 am
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops46h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/162:35 pm
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops46h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/15$1,371
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 2/258:40 pm
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops36h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/101:50 pm
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops37h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/14$1,392
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/247:05 pm
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops36h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/101:50 pm
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops37h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/14$1,467
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 5/131:45 pm
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops42h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/201:50 pm
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops46h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/14$1,488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 3/12:50 pm
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops44h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 3/88:50 pm
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops48h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,491

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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 15, 2026.
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 JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/1

6:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

3:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$961

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/9

8:05 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,033

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/13

5:15 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/20

8:25 pm-12:05 am

2 stops32h 40m

$1,159

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/5

11:20 am-2:35 pm

2 stops46h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/16

2:35 pm-7:35 am

2 stops46h 00m

$1,371

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/1

2:50 pm-9:00 pm

3 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

12:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,389

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/13

1:45 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/20

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops46h 50m

$1,488

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/1

2:50 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops44h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

8:50 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops48h 50m

$1,491

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/25

8:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops48h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

1:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops47h 05m

$1,497

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/25

1:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops43h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops46h 05m

$1,497

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/10

8:50 pm-6:45 am

1 stop28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops34h 10m

$1,537

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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 Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    Departing from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town will take you 46h 15m. The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town is about 3772 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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