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Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town: things to know

The most popular route is from Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town. On average this flight takes 17 hours 27 minutes one way and costs US$1,369 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Average flight time
17 hours 27 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,369
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Airlines that fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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  • LATAM
  • Gol Transportes Aereos
  • Azul Brazilian Airlines
  • South African Airways
  • Emirates

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