Cheap Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Johannesburg Starting at $584

The route Rio De Janeiro — Johannesburg is served by several airlines: Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, and Azul Brazilian Airlines. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $584 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.

Rio de Janeiro is served mainly by two airports with distinct roles. Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city’s primary international gateway and a hub for full-service carriers; it typically handles long-haul and regional international flights and can be pricier on some routes. Located about 20–25 km from downtown, transfer options include express buses and taxis (roughly 30–60 minutes depending on traffic) and rideshares; public bus and BRT connections can be cheaper but slower. Pros: direct international connections and modern facilities; cons: can be further from some central neighborhoods and subject to traffic delays. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) acts more like a premium domestic and regional terminal favored by business travelers and short-haul carriers. Sitting right on Guanabara Bay just 2–4 km from downtown and the financial district, it offers very quick transfers—often 10–20 minutes by taxi or rideshare—and compact ferry/bus options; fares tend to be moderate for the short trips. Pros: proximity and convenience for city-center access; cons: fewer long-haul options and potentially higher domestic fares during peak times.

Johannesburg is served primarily by two airports with different roles. O.R. Tambo International (JNB) is the country’s main international hub, typically handling long-haul and full-service carriers alongside some low-cost operators; it’s located about 22 km northeast of the city center, with Gautrain rapid rail taking around 20–25 minutes to Sandton or Park Stations for fares usually in the moderate range, and taxis or ride-shares taking roughly 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Lanseria (HLA) acts as a secondary, budget-leaning airport favored by some low-cost and regional airlines; it sits northwest of central Johannesburg at roughly 30–40 km, with shuttle buses and taxis taking about 40–60 minutes. O.R. Tambo offers more frequent international connections and fuller passenger facilities but can be busier; Lanseria can be cheaper and less crowded though it has fewer services and less public-transport variety.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Rio De Janeiro to Johannesburg is $611 (October 2025), while the maximum is $628 (March 2026). On average, a ticket costs $619–$628.