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$73+ 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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — REC
Jul 27 — Aug 31
Mon 7/27
Mon 8/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Recife Guararapes Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 June 27, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Thu 8/1311:50 am
GIG
-
REC
1 stop9h 20m
Azul
Tue 8/188:15 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 6/23$155
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/146:35 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
GOL
Sat 8/292:15 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
GOL
Deal found 6/22$156
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1010:35 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Mon 11/232:40 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 6/26$157
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Wed 10/286:00 pm
GIG
-
REC
1 stop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/72:40 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 8/88:35 am
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Sun 8/168:15 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 6/24$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/46:35 pm
GIG
-
REC
1 stop5h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 9/62:45 am
REC
-
GIG
1 stop5h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/23$162
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/158:35 am
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Azul
Tue 8/258:15 am
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop2h 55m
Azul
Deal found 6/24$163
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 10/110:20 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/64:15 pm
REC
-
GIG
1 stop5h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/512:00 pm
GIG
-
REC
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1012:15 pm
REC
-
GIG
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 8/86:50 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop7h 25m
Azul
Sat 8/152:40 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop5h 00m
Azul
Deal found 6/24$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 7/3111:25 am
SDU
-
REC
1 stop5h 00m
Azul
Thu 8/209:55 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop6h 50m
Azul
Deal found 6/22$198
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/237:35 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop5h 35m
GOL
Tue 7/286:10 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop5h 50m
GOL
Deal found 6/22$199

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 June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$73
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$234

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 7/31

10:15 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 8/20

8:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$183

Rio de JaneiroRecife

SDU - REC

SDUREC

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 7/16

8:05 pm-1:10 am

1 stop5h 05m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 7/28

7:05 am-5:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$209

Rio de JaneiroRecife

SDU - REC

SDUREC

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 7/15

7:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 20m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sun 7/19

7:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$209

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/13

10:35 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 8/18

8:15 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$220

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/16

9:30 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 7/28

12:35 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$232

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/15

3:00 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 10/19

5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$232

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/20

10:20 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 10/26

9:40 pm-7:15 am

1 stop9h 35m

$244

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/13

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 8/18

4:35 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 35m

$248

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 12/11

3:00 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 12/15

2:15 am-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$260

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/20

10:05 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 1/5

5:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$261

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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 to Recife in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife (average of $169). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 June 27, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 June 27, 2026.

The most flights from RIO to REC are scheduled on a Friday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 10% of weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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, GOL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is 72 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 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 June 20, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro to Recife flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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 June 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Azul,LATAM Airlines, andGOL 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
879 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
879 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
7.4
Good
1,941 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
1,243 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
879 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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 19 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, Azul ($158), and GOL ($168) offers the cheapest pricing from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider KLM (98%), Air France (96%) or Avianca (96%) 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 $88. While the most popular route (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Recife Guararapes Intl) can be booked for $118 on average, our data indicates $212 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife (average of $169). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AzulCheapest$158Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
GOLCheapest$168Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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