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R7 162 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro departing on 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R11 097
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/3Sun 15/3
CPT - GIG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 644
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/2
CPT - GIG • 2 stops
Top airlines
Lufthansa
Cheapest • from R20 347 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 31% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (CPT-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
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15:55 - 19:10
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GIG
32h 15m
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10:50 - 14:00
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CPT
22h 10m
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R11 097Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
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15:55 - 19:10
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GIG
32h 15m
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10:50 - 14:00
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CPT
22h 10m
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R11 675Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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0:30 - 21:20
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GIG
25h 50m
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6:55 - 14:00
GIG
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CPT
26h 05m
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R11 819Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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0:30 - 19:10
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GIG
23h 40m
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11:25 - 14:00
GIG
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CPT
21h 35m
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R12 622Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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0:30 - 7:40
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SDU
36h 10m
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13:50 - 23:30
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CPT
28h 40m
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R12 895Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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0:30 - 7:40
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SDU
36h 10m
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13:50 - 14:00
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CPT
19h 10m
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R12 944Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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0:30 - 7:40
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SDU
36h 10m
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13:50 - 23:30
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28h 40m
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R13 104Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
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15:55 - 22:45
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GIG
35h 50m
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10:50 - 23:35
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CPT
31h 45m
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R13 233Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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0:30 - 22:45
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GIG
27h 15m
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11:25 - 19:55
GIG
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CPT
27h 30m
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R13 827Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 16
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0:30 - 7:15
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SDU
35h 45m
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13:50 - 14:00
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CPT
19h 10m
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R13 907Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro is October, where tickets cost R10 888 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 093 and R21 760 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR7 644
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 45% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro was R7 162 for a one-way ticket and R11 097 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, LATAM Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R11 988 and an overall rating of 7,5, LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R23 779 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro were found on Lufthansa (R20 347) and Emirates (R21 407).

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3487 reviews
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10,0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
WLG - SYD
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

The assistance we received and the flight itself was wonderful. We will fly with LATAM airlines again, in the future.

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

The plane broke down at the Lima stopover and they offered to put me on a flight the be t day but I had to be back in LA that morning and so I had to buy another ticket from Avianca and United for $2k I asked LATAM for compensation and received none. Very bad experience

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

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