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Mon, Nov 9
Johannesburg JNBRio de Janeiro GIG
£402
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Johannesburg JNBRio de Janeiro GIG
£446
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Johannesburg JNBRio de Janeiro SDU
£460
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Johannesburg JNBRio de Janeiro SDU
£460
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Johannesburg JNBRio de Janeiro GIG
£477
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Johannesburg JNBRio de Janeiro GIG
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£627
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£661
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£668
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Johannesburg JNBRio de Janeiro SDU
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£402

Cheapest round-trip

£627

Average round-trip

£988

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Premium bus (BRT) and taxi. Best value: Regular bus and metro connection.

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

30-60 min

R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

R$6 – R$7; single journey fare

every 5–10 min

quick access to Zona Sul

10-30 min

R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

short trips with luggage

10-30 min

R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
AzulAZUADYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
South African AirwaysSAASANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
278
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
24 Oct
17%
28°C21°C
31 Oct
87%
22°C20°C
Sunday
25 Oct
91%
25°C22°C
1 Nov
61%
24°C21°C
Monday
26 Oct
90%
22°C20°C
2 Nov
75%
25°C21°C
Tuesday
27 Oct
58%
22°C20°C
3 Nov
64%
25°C21°C
Wednesday
28 Oct
20%
24°C20°C
4 Nov
18%
27°C22°C
Thursday
29 Oct
89%
23°C21°C
5 Nov
80%
28°C22°C
Friday
30 Oct
93%
21°C20°C
6 Nov
85%
25°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Santos Dumont. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Fly Safair, Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and South African Airways. Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International.

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro with LATAM Airlines, Fly Safair, Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, South African Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro?

Traveling between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro arrive?

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