Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town from £473

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town from £473

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Rio de Janeiro SDUCape Town CPT

£473
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Wed, Jun 10
Rio de Janeiro SDUCape Town CPT

£493
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Wed, Jun 10
Rio de Janeiro SDUCape Town CPT

£499
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Wed, Jun 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGCape Town CPT

£503
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Wed, Jun 10
Rio de Janeiro GIGCape Town CPT

£539
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Wed, Jun 10
Rio de Janeiro SDUCape Town CPT

£550
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 9 – Tue, Jun 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGCape Town CPT

£894
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Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
Rio de Janeiro GIGCape Town CPT

£1,076
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Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
Rio de Janeiro GIGCape Town CPT

£1,082
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Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
Rio de Janeiro GIGCape Town CPT

£1,099
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Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
Rio de Janeiro GIGCape Town CPT

£1,103
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Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
Rio de Janeiro GIGCape Town CPT

£1,108
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Getting from Cape Town airport to the city center

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT), located approximately 20 km east of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including the MyCiTi bus service, metered taxis, ride-hailing services, shared shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • MyCiTi bus requires a myconnect card, which can be purchased at the airport station.
  • Metered taxis and ride-hailing services are available outside the arrivals terminal.
  • Traffic on the N2 highway can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cape Town

Depart from
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Cape Town International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Table Mountain

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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

Weather in Cape Town

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C17°C
February26°C17°C
March24°C17°C
April22°C15°C
May19°C13°C
June17°C11°C
July16°C10°C
August16°C10°C
September18°C11°C
October21°C13°C
November22°C14°C
December24°C16°C
Hottest Month
26°C
February
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
328
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
31 May
21°C14°C
7 Jun
89%
16°C13°C
Monday
1 Jun
19°C15°C
8 Jun
16°C12°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
87%
17°C15°C
9 Jun
17°C12°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
16°C14°C
10 Jun
19°C13°C
Thursday
4 Jun
16°C13°C
11 Jun
86%
16°C14°C
Friday
5 Jun
16°C11°C
12 Jun
17°C12°C
Saturday
6 Jun
17°C12°C
13 Jun
19°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, TAAG Angola Airlines, Fly Safair, and South African Airways. Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town have 400 direct flights per week.

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