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$667+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,016
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$667
(Kiwi.com)

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From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Cape Town Intl
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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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/2211:25 amSDU - CPT
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/303:30 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,016
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/811:10 amGIG - CPT
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/173:30 pmCPT - GIG
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,094
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/229:40 pmGIG - CPT
1 stop28h 00mGOL
Tue 9/3012:25 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop23h 45mGOL
Deal found 7/3$1,508
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 11/1611:30 amGIG - CPT
2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 11/306:55 pmCPT - GIG
2 stops52h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,521
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/282:20 pmSDU - CPT
2 stops39h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 9/301:00 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops29h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,538
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 11/186:00 pmGIG - CPT
1 stop35h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 11/2410:00 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop37h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,541
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 stop28h 20mKLM
Sun 11/308:05 amCPT - GIG
1 stop39h 35mKLM
Deal found 7/2$1,604
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 10/1411:25 amSDU - CPT
2 stops48h 25mEmirates
Thu 10/231:05 pmCPT - SDU
2 stops48h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,629
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/163:35 pmGIG - CPT
1 stop38h 25mLufthansa
Sat 11/226:40 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop40h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$1,661
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/153:05 amGIG - CPT
1 stop32h 45mEmirates
Sat 8/236:25 pmCPT - GIG
1 stop26h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,709

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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 July 3, 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

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Cape Town

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Depart

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Price

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/22

11:25 am-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

3:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops46h 10m

$1,016

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/8

11:10 am-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/17

3:30 pm-7:10 am

2 stops44h 40m

$1,094

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/22

9:40 pm-6:40 am

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

12:25 pm-7:10 am

1 stop23h 45m

$1,508

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

11:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/30

6:55 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops52h 45m

$1,521

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 8/28

2:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

1:00 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,538

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop37h 55m

$1,541

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

8:50 pm-6:10 am

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/30

8:05 am-6:40 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$1,604

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 10/14

11:25 am-4:50 pm

2 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/23

1:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops48h 35m

$1,629

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/22

6:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop40h 20m

$1,661

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/15

3:05 am-4:50 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/23

6:25 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,709

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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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, and LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
GOL
7.3
Good
1,086 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 GOL is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $1,508. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,521 and $1,541, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town one-way?

    $737 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from LATAM Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $776 and $859, 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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