What is the cost of travelling in Brazil?

Item Cape Town Johannesburg Brasília Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant R 150 - R 250 R 120 - R 220 R 140 Domestic Beer (0.5 litre draught) R 24 - R 40 R 24 - R 40 R 50 Cappuccino (regular) R 20 - R 60 R 20 - R 40 R 45 - R 75 Taxi 1 km (Normal Tariff) R 12 - R 20 R 12 - R 20 R 20 - R 50 Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) R 50 - R65 R 50 - R 65 R 60 - R 80

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Q: What should I know about Brazil?

Why travel to Brazil? If Brazil is on your radar, here’s why it deserves a hard yes: Top places to visit in Brazil - Rio de Janeiro – Home to Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach. Sun, sights and serious energy. - São Paulo – Brazil’s culture capital with museums, galleries, food markets and nightlife that does not clock out. - Salvador – Colourful streets, Afro-Brazilian culture and historic architecture with personality. - Iguaçu Falls – One of the world’s largest waterfall systems, sitting right on the Brazil-Argentina border. - The Amazon Rainforest – River cruises, jungle trails and wildlife you have only seen on screens. What Brazil is famous for? Carnival (obviously), beaches for days, football as a lifestyle, big flavours, bigger street food scenes, music that follows you everywhere. Things to do in Brazil Hit Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, cruise the Amazon River, explore Iguaçu National Park, dance through Carnival season Ready to go? Compare airlines and book cheap flights to Brazil online with Travelstart.

Q: Do South Africans need a visa to visit Brazil?

Visa: South African passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: Must be valid for at least six months and have two blank pages. Yellow fever requirements: Brazil does not require a yellow fever certificate for entry, but South African authorities may request proof when you return, especially if you travelled through a risk area. Check with the South African Department of Home Affairs for the latest guidance. South African Embassy in Brasilia Lote 06, Quadra 801, SHCS, Plano Piloto, Brasília DF, 70406-900, Brazil South African Consulate General in São Paulo Avenida Paulista, 1754, 12th Floor, Bela Vista, São Paulo, SP, 01310-920, Brazil Brazilian Embassy in Pretoria 152 Dallas Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa

Q: What health and safety information should travellers know before visiting Brazil?

Health & safety tips for travelling to Brazil Brazil is generally safe for travellers who stay aware of their surroundings. Like many popular destinations, petty crime such as pickpocketing can occur in busy areas. Smart travel tips: - Keep valuables hidden or locked in your hotel safe - Avoid flashing phones, cash or jewellery - Stick to trusted transport and busy, well-lit areas - Drink bottled water, especially outside major cities - Be cautious with raw seafood and uncooked street food What vaccinations are needed for Brazil? - No mandatory vaccinations to enter Brazil - Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid Diseases to know about - Dengue: Common in warm regions. Use insect repellent - Malaria: Mainly limited to the Amazon region - Chagas disease: Very rare for travellers, mostly in rural areas - Yellow fever: Not required, but recommended for the Amazon and some inland regions - Zika & HIV: Present. Take normal precautions Medical care & travel insurance for Brazil - Public hospitals can be busy - Private healthcare is preferred and usually paid upfront

Popular flights to Brazil

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from R2839 one-way and R8679 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

One-Way

Return

TAAG Angola Airlines

18 Nov

JNB

Johannesburg

One-Way

SAO

Sao Paulo

R6299

TAAG Angola Airlines

03 Sep

CPT

Cape Town

One-Way

SAO

Sao Paulo

R7109

Qatar Airways

19 Mar

CPT

Cape Town

One-Way

RIO

Rio De Janeiro

R12959

TAAG Angola Airlines

23 Dec

JNB

Johannesburg

One-Way

RIO

Rio De Janeiro

R10109

LATAM Airlines Brazil

15 Nov

SCL

Santiago

One-Way

SAO

Sao Paulo

R2839

TAAG Angola Airlines

06 Sep

DUR

Durban

One-Way

SAO

Sao Paulo

R9159

LATAM Airlines Brazil

23 Nov

PNT

Puerto Natales Gallardo

One-Way

CWB

Curitiba

R5109

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Why visit Brazil

The biggest carnivals in the world!

Brazilian carnivals are loud, colourful and completely unapologetic. Streets turn into dance floors, samba takes over and sleep becomes optional. It’s feathers, drums and pure joy from start to finish. Once you’ve seen it live, every other party feels a bit underdressed.

Explore the lungs of the earth!

How many people can say they’ve visited the largest rainforest in the world? The Amazon is waiting to dazzle you! Cruise the Amazon River, trek through a jungle that feels straight out of a movie and sight wildlife that you find nowhere else on earth.

Old charm. New Energy. All the vibe!

Wander cobbled streets, stumble into neighbourhood bars, eat your way through smoky street food and long, loud dinners, and watch everyday life unfold around you. From colourful markets to late-night music and coffee breaks that turn into conversations, this is Brazil up close. No filter. No rush. Just vibes.

Brazil is a country that refuses to be boring.

Think samba on the streets, Amazon rainforest tours, iconic beaches, the biggest carnivals in the world and cities that know how to show off. As the largest country in South America, Brazil is packed with bucket-list sights like the Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, the Amazon rainforest and the historic charm of Salvador.

Our cheap flights to Brazil make the dream easier than ever. Fly into Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), about 40 minutes from São Paulo. Flights depart from Johannesburg and Cape Town, with an average flight time from Johannesburg to São Paulo of around 10 hours and 35 minutes. Worth every minute!

General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

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Currency

Brazil

Brazilian Real

LANGUAGE

Exchange Rate

Portuguese

1 ZAR = 0.322 BRL

AIRLINE

TIME ZONE

LATAM Brasil

GMT -3

HUB AIRPORT

Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

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Frequently asked questions

Overview

Why travel to Brazil?
If Brazil is on your radar, here’s why it deserves a hard yes:

Top places to visit in Brazil
– Rio de Janeiro – Home to Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach. Sun, sights and serious energy.
– São Paulo – Brazil’s culture capital with museums, galleries, food markets and nightlife that does not clock out.
– Salvador – Colourful streets, Afro-Brazilian culture and historic architecture with personality.
– Iguaçu Falls – One of the world’s largest waterfall systems, sitting right on the Brazil-Argentina border.
– The Amazon Rainforest – River cruises, jungle trails and wildlife you have only seen on screens.

What Brazil is famous for?
Carnival (obviously), beaches for days, football as a lifestyle, big flavours, bigger street food scenes, music that follows you everywhere.

Things to do in Brazil
Hit Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, cruise the Amazon River, explore Iguaçu National Park, dance through Carnival season

Ready to go? Compare airlines and book cheap flights to Brazil online with Travelstart.

Best time to visit Brazil

Visa & Customs

Visa:
South African passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Passport:
Must be valid for at least six months and have two blank pages.
Yellow fever requirements:
Brazil does not require a yellow fever certificate for entry, but South African authorities may request proof when you return, especially if you travelled through a risk area. Check with the South African Department of Home Affairs for the latest guidance.

South African Embassy in Brasilia
Lote 06, Quadra 801, SHCS, Plano Piloto, Brasília DF, 70406-900, Brazil

South African Consulate General in São Paulo
Avenida Paulista, 1754, 12th Floor, Bela Vista, São Paulo, SP, 01310-920, Brazil

Brazilian Embassy in Pretoria
152 Dallas Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa

Health & Safety

Health & safety tips for travelling to Brazil
Brazil is generally safe for travellers who stay aware of their surroundings. Like many popular destinations, petty crime such as pickpocketing can occur in busy areas.
Smart travel tips:
– Keep valuables hidden or locked in your hotel safe
– Avoid flashing phones, cash or jewellery
– Stick to trusted transport and busy, well-lit areas
– Drink bottled water, especially outside major cities
– Be cautious with raw seafood and uncooked street food

What vaccinations are needed for Brazil?
– No mandatory vaccinations to enter Brazil
– Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid

Diseases to know about
– Dengue: Common in warm regions. Use insect repellent
– Malaria: Mainly limited to the Amazon region
– Chagas disease: Very rare for travellers, mostly in rural areas
– Yellow fever: Not required, but recommended for the Amazon and some inland regions
– Zika & HIV: Present. Take normal precautions

Medical care & travel insurance for Brazil
– Public hospitals can be busy
– Private healthcare is preferred and usually paid upfront