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$676+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — CPT
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
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 July 7, 2026.

This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Wed 8/126:35 pm
GIG
-
CPT
1 stop11h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 8/259:00 am
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops20h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/5$894
This LATAM Airlines 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/247:55 am
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops22h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 8/63:50 pm
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop22h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/3$896
This LATAM Airlines 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/248:25 am
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 8/63:50 pm
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop21h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/3$901
This LATAM Airlines 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/142:15 pm
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops15h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 8/293:50 pm
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop13h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/2$917
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:10 am
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop23h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 8/293:50 pm
CPT
-
SDU
1 stop26h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/2$922
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/128:00 am
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2511:05 am
CPT
-
GIG
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$933
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/121:55 pm
SDU
-
CPT
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 8/259:00 am
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops28h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/5$985
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/17:55 pm
GIG
-
CPT
2 stops34h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 8/83:50 pm
CPT
-
GIG
1 stop31h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/2$987
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/208:10 pm
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/273:50 pm
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$988
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/141:45 pm
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/293:05 pm
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,000
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Wed 8/126:05 am
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/259:00 am
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,019
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/128:15 am
SDU
-
CPT
2 stops47h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/173:10 pm
CPT
-
SDU
2 stops45h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5$1,043

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 July 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$894
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$676
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,240
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($311 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($118 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 July 7, 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

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 8/20

8:10 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/27

3:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops21h 15m

$988

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 8/14

1:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/29

3:05 pm-7:05 am

2 stops45h 00m

$1,000

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 8/13

8:15 am-1:00 pm

2 stops47h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/17

3:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops45h 30m

$1,044

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 7/24

1:30 pm-10:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/6

8:25 pm-7:25 am

2 stops40h 00m

$1,159

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/31

9:50 pm-10:55 am

2 stops56h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/7

9:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops20h 05m

$1,231

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/13

2:55 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/17

3:10 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,258

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 10/23

1:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/8

8:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops48h 55m

$1,315

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

SDU - CPT

SDUCPT

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 8/13

8:15 am-1:00 pm

2 stops47h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/18

3:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops45h 30m

$1,388

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/31

8:15 pm-6:45 am

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/12

12:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,424

Rio de JaneiroCape Town

GIG - CPT

GIGCPT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/25

6:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

6:55 pm-6:50 am

1 stop40h 55m

$1,551

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  • 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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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 29h 30m. 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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