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Cheap flights Cape Town — Rio de Janeiro

Cape Town (CPT, ZA) Rio de Janeiro (RIO, BR)
from $496 6 059 km ~7h 38m 11 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Thursday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $496 on 31.12.2026
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Prices found for 10 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
31 Dec 2026, Thu
LATAM Airlines Group LA 8061
16:40
CPT Cape Town International Airport
02:00
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
9h 20m 1 stop
Trip.com
$496
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12 Dec 2026, Sat
LATAM Airlines Group LA 8061
16:40
CPT Cape Town International Airport
01:55
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
9h 15m 1 stop
Trip.com
$497
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10 Dec 2026, Thu
LATAM Airlines Group LA 8061
16:40
CPT Cape Town International Airport
02:05
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
9h 25m 1 stop
Trip.com
$513
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29 Dec 2026, Tue
TAAG Angola DT 580
16:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
05:40
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
13h 10m 2 stops
Trip.com
$532
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02 Dec 2026, Wed
Airlink 4Z 950
10:55
CPT Cape Town International Airport
00:00
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
13h 5m 2 stops
Aviakassa
$535
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01 Dec 2026, Tue
Airlink 4Z 922
10:00
CPT Cape Town International Airport
23:00
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
13h 2 stops
Aviakassa
$543
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Route characteristics
Distance
6 059 km
Flight time
7h 38m
Time difference
-5h
Minimum price
from $496 (31.12.2026)
Average price
$567
Maximum price
$805
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport SDU Santos Dumont Airport
Airlines (4)
LA LATAM Airlines Group DT TAAG Angola 4Z Airlink SA South African Airways
Agencies (5)
Trip.com Aviakassa Kupi.com Clickavia Flightnetwork
Prices by day of week
Tuesday
$532
avg $538
Wednesday
$535
avg $535
Thursday
$496
avg $505
Cheapest
Saturday
$497
avg $497
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
LATAM Airlines Group
LATAM Airlines Group
5 flights · 5 days
$496
TAAG Angola
TAAG Angola
1 flights · 1 days
$532
Airlink
Airlink
4 flights · 4 days
$535
South African Airways
South African Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$660
Where to buy tickets 5
Trip.com
6 tickets · 6 days
from $496
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $535
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $543
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $544
Flightnetwork
1 tickets · 1 days
from $805
Airports

From — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport

To — Rio de Janeiro (2)

  • GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
  • SDU Santos Dumont Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Cape Town — Rio de Janeiro
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
Approximate flight time — 7h 38m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance — 6 059 km.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $496 on 31.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $567. Range: $496 — $805.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro?
The difference — -5h.
From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?
From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
To which airports in Rio de Janeiro do flights arrive?
To Rio de Janeiro: GIG (Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport), SDU (Santos Dumont Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: LATAM Airlines Group, TAAG Angola, Airlink, South African Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Cape Town — Rio de Janeiro

Flights Cape Town — Rio de Janeiro is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 6 059 km. Flight time 7h 38m. Time difference -5h.

From Cape Town (CPT) flights depart from 1 airport: CPT. To Rio de Janeiro (RIO) — 2 arrival airports: GIG, SDU.

4 airlines operate on this route: LATAM Airlines Group, TAAG Angola, Airlink, South African Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $496 (31.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $567, ranging from $496 to $805. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

Other destinations in Brazil from Cape Town
Florianopolis
BR
Sao Paulo
BR

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