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Find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town from R12 623

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town departing on 18/5. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town (RIO-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town 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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13:50 - 14:00GIG-CPT
19h 10m2 stops
15:30 - 18:30CPT-GIG
32h 00m2 stops
R22 615
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Wed, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 13
9:25 - 14:00SDU-CPT
23h 35m2 stops
15:30 - 21:05CPT-SDU
34h 35m2 stops
R22 939
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 14
21:20 - 13:45GIG-CPT
35h 25m2 stops
14:35 - 19:25CPT-GIG
33h 50m2 stops
R27 688Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Jun 22 - Mon, Jul 22
15:05 - 10:50GIG-CPT
38h 45m2 stops
13:00 - 18:30CPT-GIG
58h 30m2 stops
R30 643Qatar Airways
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Mon, Apr 29 - Thu, May 2
16:55 - 10:50GIG-CPT
36h 55m2 stops
13:00 - 18:10CPT-GIG
34h 10m2 stops
R30 910Qatar Airways
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Mon, Apr 29 - Thu, May 2
21:55 - 21:10GIG-CPT
42h 15m1 stop
23:15 - 19:45CPT-GIG
25h 30m1 stop
R32 073KLM
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Sat, Jun 22 - Mon, Jul 22
20:05 - 8:15GIG-CPT
31h 10m3 stops
14:35 - 19:25CPT-GIG
33h 50m2 stops
R32 245Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 8
3:00 - 16:50GIG-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
18:20 - 15:55CPT-GIG
26h 35m1 stop
R33 503Emirates
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Sun, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 7
3:00 - 16:50GIG-CPT
32h 50m1 stop
13:05 - 15:55CPT-GIG
31h 50m1 stop
R33 675Emirates
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Sun, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 7
21:55 - 21:25GIG-CPT
42h 30m1 stop
23:15 - 19:45CPT-GIG
25h 30m1 stop
R39 949KLM
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Mon, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 7

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R23 950 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of tickets is R40 788 and R40 540 respectively.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town found on KAYAK was with Ethiopian Air for R16 933. Ethiopian Air proposed a return connection from R27 688 and Qatar Airways from R30 643.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

September

Cheapest flight

R12 623
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town was R662 for a one-way ticket and R1 186 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    Rio de Janeiro has 2 major airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. Cape Town Intl is the only airport in Cape Town. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    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 Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/5Sat
2 stops
23h 30mGIG-CPT
R12 623
24/7Wed
3 stops
31h 55mSDU-CPT
R12 776
18/5Sat
2 stops
23h 50mSDU-CPT
R13 272
17/5Fri
2 stops
21h 15mSDU-CPT
R13 424
17/9Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
36h 40mGIG-CPT
R16 933
14/9Sat
2 stopsEthiopian Air
36h 40mGIG-CPT
R18 382
14/9Sat
2 stopsQatar Airways
57h 30mSDU-CPT
R20 880
15/5Wed
1 stopEmirates
32h 50mGIG-CPT
R22 272
15/9Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
39h 55mSDU-CPT
R27 115
15/5Wed
2 stopsEmirates
30h 30mGIG-CPT
R27 249

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