Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Johannesburg Airport to GIG last minute?
Booking your journey from JNB to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) at the last minute could save you a tidy sum if you hit the jackpot and find an epic deal. However, tickets usually don't get cheaper closer to the departure date. If you hold off, flights could also be booked solid or the best seats gone (because no one wants the middle seat). If you don't want to hedge your bets, book well in advance of your departure date. Don't forget that some of the biggest bargains can be found up to a year in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn't released its airfares yet, check back regularly as offers are constantly updated on Expedia.
What airports do you fly into for Rio de Janeiro from Johannesburg?
Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) and Niteroi Airport (QNT) are your options when jetting off from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 13 kilometers northwest of the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) is the city's principal hub. Consider factors such as flight departure and arrival times and the distance to your hotel before choosing an airport. Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain are two excellent attractions to check out when you arrive.
Can I change the date of my flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG)?
It's a piece of cake to make changes to your Johannesburg Airport to GIG trip yourself. Access your itinerary via the Expedia Trips portal and click on "change flight." Browse around for new flights and lock in the one that better fits your plans. You'll see an estimate of flight change fees that may apply. You can also use our Customer Service portal to chat to our Virtual Agent and quickly get answers to all your questions.

Travel information

Travel information

Origin airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Destination airport
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
Distance
7108 km

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