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$699+ 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Sep 14 — Sep 211
Mon 9/14
Mon 9/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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 August 15, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 11/132:50 pm -
2 stops18h 10m
Sun 11/223:05 pm -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 8/12$1,075
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/299:40 am -
1 stop16h 05m
Tue 10/1312:50 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 8/13$1,108
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 11/135:40 pm -
1 stop14h 00m
Sun 11/229:00 am -
2 stops20h 35m
Deal found 8/12$1,123
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/96:25 pm -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 9/307:00 am -
2 stops21h 25m
Deal found 8/11$1,140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 11/136:00 am -
2 stops27h 00m
Sun 11/226:25 pm -
3 stops28h 50m
Deal found 8/12$1,166
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/285:45 am -
2 stops27h 15m
Tue 10/133:05 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 8/13$1,217
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 11/136:15 am -
1 stop25h 25m
Sun 11/229:00 am -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 8/12$1,240
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/238:15 pm -
2 stops35h 45m
Sun 11/81:50 pm -
2 stops38h 20m
Deal found 8/11$1,242
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/96:15 am -
1 stop23h 40m
Wed 9/309:00 am -
2 stops33h 10m
Deal found 8/11$1,282
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:15 am -
2 stops26h 45m
Tue 10/1312:50 pm -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 8/13$1,299
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/286:50 pm -
2 stops38h 20m
Tue 10/133:10 pm -
2 stops45h 30m
Deal found 8/13$1,383
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 11/136:00 am -
2 stops25h 40m
Sun 11/229:00 am -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 8/12$1,402

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 August 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,075
(Expedia)

One-way from

$699
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$983
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One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($341 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/9

1:45 pm-10:55 am

2 stops16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-11:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,278

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/29

6:25 am-6:45 am

1 stop19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-8:10 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,322

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/29

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/7

3:10 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,440

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - CPT Cape Town Intl

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/30

6:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/4

3:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops45h 30m

$1,442

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - CPT Cape Town Intl

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 9/29

6:35 am-6:45 am

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

12:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,452

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/4

2:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/12

1:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,487

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/1

3:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/4

7:10 pm-6:10 am

1 stop40h 00m

$1,513

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - CPT Cape Town Intl

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 8/31

1:45 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops43h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/12

1:50 pm-9:30 am

2 stops48h 40m

$1,567

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/13

6:00 pm-8:05 am

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/22

8:35 pm-6:50 am

1 stop39h 15m

$1,679

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/23

4:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/8

6:55 pm-6:50 am

1 stop40h 55m

$1,779

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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.

Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (average of $596). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,537). 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.

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 19h 20m. The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town is about 3779 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (average of $596). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,537). 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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