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

GOL, at $138, 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 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Recife ranges from 0.8 - 11.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Recife when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Recife, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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 $173, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $60. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Recife Guararapes Intl), you can expect to pay $153 for that flight.

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

Consider LATAM Airlines Brasil (99%), LATAM Airlines (99%) or Aerolineas Argentinas (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife.

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

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Recife. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Recife. Flights to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in May are about $174 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $98.

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 25 flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Guararapes Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

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

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Round-trip from	$138 (GOL)
One-way from	$66 (Trip.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$181
Good round-trip deal	$185 or less
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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 July 28, 2025.

Thu 10/1611:30 pmGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 50mGOL

Wed 10/223:00 amREC - GIG

Nonstop2h 55mGOL

Deal found 7/27

$138

Fri 11/2110:35 pmGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 45mAzul

Thu 11/272:40 amREC - GIG

Nonstop2h 55mAzul

Deal found 7/27

$157

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Fri 10/1711:30 pmGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 50mGOL

Mon 10/205:05 amREC - GIG

Nonstop2h 55mGOL

Deal found 7/27

$138

Fri 11/2110:35 pmGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 45mAzul

Thu 11/272:40 amREC - GIG

Nonstop2h 55mAzul

Deal found 7/26

$156

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Mon 8/46:10 amGIG - REC

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Mon 8/43:35 pmREC - GIG

2 stops9h 00mAzul

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$928

Wed 8/68:45 amGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 45mGOL

Wed 8/133:50 amREC - GIG

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$228

Sun 8/246:15 amGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 45mAzul

Thu 8/282:40 amREC - GIG

Nonstop2h 55mAzul

Deal found 7/27

$167

Tue 8/2611:35 pmGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 50mGOL

Tue 9/163:15 pmREC - GIG

Nonstop2h 55mGOL

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$169

Fri 8/297:05 amGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 50mLATAM Airlines

Sun 8/313:15 amREC - GIG

2 stops8h 55mLATAM Airlines

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$246

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Tue 10/710:30 amGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 50mGOL

Deal found 7/27

$66

Wed 10/16:45 pmGIG - REC

Nonstop2h 45mAzul

Deal found 7/26

$79

Thu 9/47:15 amGIG - REC

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$96

Tue 9/307:55 pmGIG - REC

1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$131

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Thu 10/16

11:30 pm-2:20 am

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Mon 10/20

5:05 am-8:00 am

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10:35 pm-1:20 am

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2:40 am-5:35 am

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Tue 10/7

10:30 am-1:20 pm

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Wed 10/1

6:45 pm-9:30 pm

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$79

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GIG - REC

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Tue 9/30

7:55 pm-1:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

$131

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GIG - REC

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Tue 8/12

7:05 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$138

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

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife (average of $652). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). 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?

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 55% 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?

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. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife

The most flights from GIG to REC are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Recife

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Azul, LATAM Airlines, 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

8.0

Very good

799 reviews

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Azul

8.0

Very good

799 reviews

Azul

8.0

Very good

799 reviews

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,821 reviews

Azul

8.0

Very good

799 reviews

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

GOL

7.3

Good

1,091 reviews

Azul

8.0

Very good

799 reviews

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

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 25 flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Guararapes Intl per day from 2 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife round-trip?
GOL, at $138, 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 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife are GOL ($66), Azul ($79), and LATAM Airlines ($96).
What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?
Consider LATAM Airlines Brasil (99%), LATAM Airlines (99%) or Aerolineas Argentinas (97%) 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 $173, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $60. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Recife Guararapes Intl), you can expect to pay $153 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife (average of $652). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). 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

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GOL	Cheapest$98	Average$158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Azul	Cheapest$120	Average$226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%

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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 July 28, 2025.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Azul, LATAM Airlines, 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.

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