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$686+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIO
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/317:45 pmJNB - GIG
2 stops42h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/159:55 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops39h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$2,316
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:00 pmJNB - SDU
2 stops37h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/158:10 amSDU - JNB
2 stops38h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/30$4,637
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/316:50 pmJNB - GIG
1 stop26h 05mEmirates
Thu 1/1510:05 pmGIG - JNB
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 12/30$4,694

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 December 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$831
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$686
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,099
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

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Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

11:10 am-7:20 am

2 stops25h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/11

8:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop19h 55m

$831

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

11:10 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/11

11:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

$835

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

3:30 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 3/20

9:20 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$851

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

11:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

6:20 am-10:25 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$933

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

12:45 am-7:05 am

2 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

11:25 am-2:40 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$978

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/21

7:25 pm-5:25 am

1 stop39h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/25

4:45 pm-7:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

$1,142

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

11:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 1/31

8:05 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$1,260

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

11:55 am-1:10 pm

2 stops54h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 4/27

8:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops55h 30m

$1,673

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/8

3:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

$686

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/8

3:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

$686

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Deals found on 12/30

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

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 OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Rio de Janeiro 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 OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $671). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $870). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated December 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro. 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,898 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,898 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,898 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Airlines like LATAM Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in about 26h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro is about 4433 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro (average of $671). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $870). 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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