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Book cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cape Town from R 12581

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Wed, 12 Feb SDU - CPT

Thu, 27 Feb CPT - SDU

30048R 28656R

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Sat, 08 Feb GIG - CPT

13395R 12581R

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Fri, 31 Jan GIG - CPT

Fri, 14 Feb CPT - GIG

22625R 21252R

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Fri, 07 Feb CPT - GIG

25640R 24281R

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Mon, 17 Feb CPT - GIG

30290R 30035R

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27248R 27052R

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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

10% Trains in Cape Town are 10% cheaper than in Rio De Janeiro.

Rio De Janeiro 21,89R

Cape Town 20R

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

40% The average meal is 40% more expensive in Cape Town than in Rio De Janeiro.

Rio De Janeiro 125,07R

Cape Town 172,5R

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

30% Taxis are 30% more expensive in Cape Town than in Rio De Janeiro.

Rio De Janeiro 18,92R

Cape Town 24,5R

Coffee Regular cappuccino

6% Coffee is 6% more expensive in Cape Town than in Rio De Janeiro.

Rio De Janeiro 34,18R

Cape Town 36,32R

Distance: 6057 kms

Rio De Janeiro airports

Rio De Janeiro International Airport (GIG) How far from city centre: 13 kms

Santos Dumont (SDU) How far from city centre: 11 kms

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

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Time Difference between Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town

Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Remember to account for this time difference when booking your flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town and check for any Daylight Savings Time changes. Booking flights and accommodation with us is straightforward.

Best Time to Fly to Cape Town

Cape Town boasts a Mediterranean climate, offering sunshine throughout the year. Summers (December-February) are dry and hot, perfect for beach days. Temperatures range from 17°C to 28°C. Autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November) have mild weather, ideal for exploring the vineyards or booking flights to Cape Town from Rio De Janeiro. Winters (June-August) are cooler and wetter, an excellent time for whale watching.

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Rio De Janeiro Airports

Rio de Janeiro is served by two main passenger airports, offering flights to Cape Town from Rio De Janeiro:

Airport Information

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

GIG, also known as Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, is the main international airport serving Rio de Janeiro. It's located about 20 kilometres from the city centre. GIG offers a wide variety of international and domestic flights to Cape Town from Rio De Janeiro.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

SDU is the second largest airport in Rio de Janeiro, located just 2 kilometres from the city centre. While primarily handling domestic flights, it's a convenient option for connecting flights when travelling to Cape Town from Rio De Janeiro.

Main Airlines for this Route

Here are three airlines that often offer flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cape Town:

TAAG Angola Airlines
LATAM Airlines
British Airways

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Cape Town Airports

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the third busiest airport in Africa. If you're planning flights to Cape Town from Rio De Janeiro, you'll likely arrive here.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport offers a variety of facilities including duty-free shops, restaurants, cafes, premium lounges, a conference centre, prayer rooms, medical services, and baby-changing facilities. You can also find banks, ATMs, currency exchange, and free Wi-Fi.

Getting to the city centre from Cape Town International Airport is easy with several transport options available. The MyCiti bus service offers an affordable way to reach the city centre. Taxis are readily available at designated ranks outside the terminals. For a more personalised experience, you can book a private transfer through eDreams. {Brand} car rental services are also conveniently located at the airport, allowing you to explore Cape Town and its surroundings at your own pace. Consider booking your flights to Cape Town from Rio De Janeiro with us.

What to Do and See in Cape Town

Planning your flights to Cape Town from Rio De Janeiro? Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Cape Town offers a vibrant mix of nature, culture, and history. Here are a few must-do activities:

Table Mountain: Ascend to the top of this iconic landmark via cable car or hike for breathtaking panoramic views of the city, coastline, and surrounding mountains.
Robben Island: Take a ferry to this historic island, once a prison for Nelson Mandela, and learn about South Africa's struggle against apartheid. A guided tour offers powerful insights into this important historical site.
Cape Point: Explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where you can hike to the Cape Point lighthouse, enjoy stunning coastal scenery, and maybe even spot some wildlife. It's a fantastic day trip from the city centre.

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

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cape Town, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Cape Town is R12581. At eDreams 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.

Is Cape Town more expensive than Rio De Janeiro to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cape Town costs about $ 24.50 ZAR, 29% more expensive than Rio De Janeiro, with a fare of $ 18.92 ZAR, while train tickets cost 9% less at Cape Town: $ 20.00 ZAR versus $ 21.89 ZAR at Rio De Janeiro. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 172.50 ZAR in Cape Town, 38% more than the 125.07 ZAR in Rio De Janeiro. The price of the coffee is around 6% more expensive in Cape Town, with an average of 36.32 ZAR , while in Rio De Janeiro the coffee costs 34.18 ZAR.

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

While in Rio De Janeiro the temperatures can reach an average of 36.9 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 13.53 ºC average degrees reported in Rio De Janeiro. During the winter period, Rio De Janeiro can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.