S$850 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro (JNB-GIG)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$850 for one-way flights and S$862 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

LATAM Airlines Group
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$862 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$862
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at S$862 found 1 hour ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$869 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$869
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at S$869 found 1 hour ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$875 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$875
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at S$875 found 1 hour ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$882 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$882
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at S$882 found 1 hour ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$934 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$934
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at S$934 found 1 hour ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$994 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$994
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at S$994 found 1 hour ago
Lufthansa
Sun, 15 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$1,639 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,639
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Fri, 20 Mar, priced at S$1,639 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Sun, 15 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$1,915 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,915
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Fri, 20 Mar, priced at S$1,915 found 2 days ago
Emirates
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$1,951 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$1,951
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at S$1,951 found 1 hour ago
British Airways
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
JNB
Johannesburg
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$2,055 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$2,055
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at S$2,055 found 1 hour ago

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from JNB to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG)?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from Johannesburg Airport to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) is S$862. But you better get a move on. This figure is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to GIG?
Each air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Galeão Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for JNB to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Johannesburg Airport to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG)?
You'll have 7,200 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Kempton Park to Rio de Janeiro route. Dress in layers of comfy clothes and consider taking some noise-cancelling headphones and a sleep mask.
Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg Airport to Galeão Intl. Airport?
Flying nonstop between Johannesburg Airport and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) isn't possible at present. However, you'll still be able to find a flight to Rio de Janeiro with at least one stop.
Are JNB to GIG flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Johannesburg Airport to GIG appearing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals frequently — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines publish prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Destination airport
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, Emirates, LATAM Airlines Group, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines
Return price
S$862
Distance
7108 km

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