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$76+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to Recife (REC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — REC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/276:35 am
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
GOL
Sat 3/282:15 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
GOL
Deal found 1/24$161
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1511:30 am
GIG
-
REC
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/213:30 pm
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$162
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:20 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/152:15 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$165
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/53:00 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
GOL
Thu 5/75:30 pm
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop3h 00m
GOL
Deal found 1/24$166
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:35 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
GOL
Wed 6/245:00 am
REC
-
GIG
1 stop5h 45m
GOL
Deal found 1/25$172
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:10 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Fri 8/282:40 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 1/24$174
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/213:40 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
GOL
Sat 2/289:15 pm
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop3h 00m
GOL
Deal found 1/24$175
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2310:20 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
GOL
Tue 4/287:00 am
REC
-
GIG
1 stop6h 15m
GOL
Deal found 1/24$176
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/611:15 pm
GIG
-
REC
1 stop9h 30m
GOL
Tue 5/262:15 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop3h 05m
GOL
Deal found 1/26$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2610:25 pm
GIG
-
REC
2 stops14h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 6/14:15 pm
REC
-
GIG
1 stop7h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/24$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:00 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Sat 3/74:45 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 1/24$180

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to Recife (REC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$143 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
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From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife Guararapes Intl
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One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife Guararapes Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/9

8:35 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 6/17

2:15 am-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$166

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/23

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 4/27

2:15 am-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$166

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/9

4:20 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 4/16

5:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$167

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/28

3:40 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 4/13

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$167

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/5

3:00 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sat 5/9

4:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$172

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/12

6:35 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 6/16

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$176

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/26

3:40 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sun 3/29

2:10 am-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$176

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/23

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$176

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/12

11:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop9h 30m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 5/25

2:15 am-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$176

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/20

11:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop9h 30m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sun 5/24

2:15 am-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$177

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Recife flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Recife flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Recife flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Recife flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Recife flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife (average of $70). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of $116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GIG to REC?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Recife

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Recife. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Recife. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Azul and GOL from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
7.9
Good
843 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
Azul
7.9
Good
843 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
843 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,156 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
843 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    If you book a flight to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, you will be flying to Guararapes Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) is located 5.8 mi from the center of Recife. There are 31 flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Guararapes Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?

    Airlines like GOL fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife is about 1153 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife round-trip?

    GOL, at $98, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Azul. Users have found that GOL is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?

    Consider American Airlines (92%), KLM (91%) or Emirates (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?

    While on average a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife is generally $322, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $59. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Recife Guararapes Intl), you can expect to pay $150 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife (average of $70). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of $116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest$98Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$129Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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