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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration21 h and 50 mFlights between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro take, on average, 21 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£564Cheapest price for a flight between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCape Town International AirportWhen flying from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

Destination airportsRio de Janeiro/Galeao International AirportWhen travelling from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

One-way average Price£961The average price for a flight Cape Town - Rio de Janeiro at Opodo is £961, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro when departing from Cape Town

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Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 3,764 mi

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Rio de Janeiro airports

Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £564, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro takes roughly 10 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cape Town–Rio de Janeiro route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Arrival airport: Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG)

The weather in Rio de Janeiro

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Rio de Janeiro, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 19ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 30ºC
Lows: down to 18ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: August
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Rio de Janeiro. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

When you fly from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro the average price is £961. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro is 564 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro are August, October and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

The best time of the year to go to Rio de Janeiro when flying from Cape Town depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, May and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Rio de Janeiro.

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

The total flight time between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro is of around 21 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,763.54 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Rio de Janeiro compared to Cape Town?

While in Cape Town temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Rio de Janeiro can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 22º ºC in Rio de Janeiro, compared to the 13º ºC average in Cape Town.

Which airports have flights between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro?

The main airport route flying between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro is: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport(GIG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro?

LATAM Airlines

South African Airlink
South African Airways

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