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$79+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) 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 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — REC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Recife Guararapes Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1510:35 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Sun 3/228:25 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 1/28$152
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/211:35 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Sat 3/284:45 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 1/26$164
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/218:30 am
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Wed 3/253:25 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 1/26$166
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/910:20 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
GOL
Thu 4/165:30 pm
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop3h 00m
GOL
Deal found 1/27$169
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/228:30 am
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Sun 3/2910:00 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 1/26$171
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/27$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/910:35 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Thu 4/163:30 pm
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 1/28$174
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.
Sat 2/149:15 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 55m
GOL
Tue 2/179:25 pm
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop3h 00m
GOL
Deal found 1/26$175
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:45 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop5h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 6/15:20 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop6h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/28$176
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/129:15 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 55m
GOL
Tue 3/177:10 pm
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop3h 10m
GOL
Deal found 1/27$176
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/610:05 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
GOL
Wed 5/273:55 am
REC
-
GIG
1 stop8h 55m
GOL
Deal found 1/27$177
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 5/811:15 pm
GIG
-
REC
1 stop9h 30m
GOL
Wed 5/135:00 am
REC
-
GIG
1 stop12h 20m
GOL
Deal found 1/28$178

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$247

Good round-trip deal

$143 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
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One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Recife Guararapes Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($50 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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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife that are best for you.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

Recife

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/9

10:20 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 4/16

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$169

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/22

8:30 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sun 3/29

10:00 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$171

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/24

8:45 am-11:40 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 3/3

10:35 pm-1:35 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$175

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/8

11:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop9h 30m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sat 5/23

4:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$177

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/15

8:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 5/20

3:55 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$181

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/26

2:10 pm-1:20 am

1 stop11h 10m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 6/1

5:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$181

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/21

11:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop9h 30m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sat 6/27

9:40 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

$181

Rio de JaneiroRecife

SDU - REC

SDUREC

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/26

6:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 6/1

12:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$186

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

3:00 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 5/14

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$186

Rio de JaneiroRecife

SDU - REC

SDUREC

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 4/3

6:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 4/9

3:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 30m

$189

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

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 to Recife in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-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-Recife flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Recife flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-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-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 to Recife

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

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

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife (average of $70). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 RIO to REC?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro 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 29, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro 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.

Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

Explore weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

The most flights from RIO to REC are scheduled on a Thursday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

How often are flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Rio de Janeiro to Recife flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Rio de Janeiro to Recife flights?

Over the last year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Azul, LATAM Airlines, and GOL from Rio de Janeiro to Recife by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
7.9
Good
843 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,917 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
843 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

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
1,160 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
843 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

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 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?

    Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. You should not have trouble finding flights to Guararapes Intl from Rio de Janeiro; the airport handles an average of 25 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Recife airport from Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 5.8 mi journey from Guararapes Intl (REC) to Recife’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

    Departing from Rio de Janeiro to Recife will take you 2h 45m. There are 1153 mi between Rio de Janeiro and Recife. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, GOL ($98), and Azul ($129) offers the cheapest pricing from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro 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 to Recife.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $59. While the most popular route (Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Recife Guararapes Intl) can be booked for $191 on average, our data indicates $322 when flying from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 to Recife.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro 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 to Recife?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife (average of $70). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 to Recife

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest$98Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$129Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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