Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport pass through?

Most connecting flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport pass through Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R16 295 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R25 490, a difference of R9 195. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are Copacabana Beach and RioCentro. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is 5 hours behind Cape Town (Brasilia Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)?

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R173 for economy cars. Top options include: • FOCO • MOVIDA • Avis • Budget • Unidas

How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight?

Return flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport range from R15 449 to R19 324, with an average of R17 162 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 449 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Return flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport typically range from R15 449 to R19 324. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R12 736 on LATAM Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

LATAM Airlines (R12 736) offered the cheapest return ticket from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Flights via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R17 714. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) had the shortest average connection time for Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport stopovers at 9h 03m over the past 3 months.

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15:40 - 7:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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R15 131LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

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15:40 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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3+ days ago

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18:25 - 7:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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2 days ago

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R17 176LATAM Airlines

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15:40 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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15:40 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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12h 45m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R21 017LATAM Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

12:35 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

33h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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R23 461Multiple Airlines

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15:05 - 21:40CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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R8 463Multiple Airlines

5 hours ago

Tue, Mar 9

15:30 - 10:50CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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3+ days ago

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15:50 - 15:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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15:50 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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R13 152LATAM Airlines

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R13 900LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21

15:50 - 11:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

24h 15m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Brasilia

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R14 183LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21

15:50 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

21h 45m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:15 - 11:05SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R14 449LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport departing in November.

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Cheapest flight	R8 463

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight?
Return flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport range from R15 449 to R19 324, with an average of R17 162 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 449 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 736 to R40 138. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R9 807, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)?
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R173 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas
Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport pass through?
Most connecting flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport pass through Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R16 295 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R25 490, a difference of R9 195.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is 5 hours behind Cape Town (Brasilia Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are Copacabana Beach and RioCentro. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average R16 295, about R9 195 less than Saturday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport trip for June. Fares historically average R13 568 return in that month – typically R7 715 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

• ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
• Hotel Atlântico Avenida
• Hotel Atlântico Business Centro

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