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$1,513+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,542
(British Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,149
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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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 11/39:55 pmGIG - CPT
2 stops39h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/176:30 pmCPT - GIG
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,513
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:30 pmGIG - CPT
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 5/181:00 pmCPT - GIG
2 stops37h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,534
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:10 pmGIG - CPT
1 stop37h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 11/68:50 pmCPT - GIG
2 stops41h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,542
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:20 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops33h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 6/211:00 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops49h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,562
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:55 pmGIG - CPT
1 stop28h 45mGOL
Sat 6/2112:25 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop23h 45mGOL
Deal found 4/30$1,573
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/168:50 pmGIG - CPT
1 stop44h 05mKLM
Sun 11/308:05 amCPT - GIG
2 stops39h 15mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,629
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:30 amGIG - CPT
1 stop27h 05mEmirates
Sun 5/251:05 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,716
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/111:20 amGIG - CPT
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/313:30 pmCPT - GIG
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,828
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:00 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops41h 35mEmirates
Mon 10/66:25 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops43h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,967
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/18:20 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/311:00 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,318

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 May 1, 2025.
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

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/27

6:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

8:50 pm-9:25 am

2 stops41h 35m

$1,542

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 6/6

8:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/21

1:00 pm-9:35 am

2 stops49h 35m

$1,562

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/6

8:55 pm-6:40 am

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/21

12:25 pm-7:10 am

1 stop23h 45m

$1,573

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/17

3:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/25

1:05 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,716

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/19

9:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/5

11:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,724

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/18

4:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/25

1:30 pm-5:40 am

2 stops45h 10m

$1,828

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 10/1

1:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/6

6:25 pm-8:40 am

2 stops43h 15m

$1,967

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Deals found on 4/30

Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,068 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,842 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $1,542. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and GOL, with the lowest prices starting at $1,562 and $1,573, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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