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$161+ Cheap flights from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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REC — RIO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Recife Guararapes Intl to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in June or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/252:45 am
REC
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SDU
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/306:45 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop5h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$175
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/192:45 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/277:35 am
SDU
-
REC
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$214
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 5/1510:35 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop6h 00m
GOL
Mon 5/253:15 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop8h 40m
GOL
Deal found 1/28$240
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.
Fri 6/54:05 pm
REC
-
SDU
1 stop6h 20m
GOL
Thu 6/113:15 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop8h 40m
GOL
Deal found 1/27$241
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 5/63:55 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop8h 40m
GOL
Sun 5/173:15 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop8h 25m
GOL
Deal found 1/27$251
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.
Fri 5/225:00 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop7h 35m
GOL
Tue 6/95:40 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop6h 15m
GOL
Deal found 1/26$271
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/253:45 am
REC
-
SDU
2 stops7h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 3/308:40 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop14h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/27$272
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 6/125:00 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop7h 35m
GOL
Mon 6/153:15 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop8h 40m
GOL
Deal found 1/28$273
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 5/63:55 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop8h 40m
GOL
Tue 5/123:15 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop8h 40m
GOL
Deal found 1/27$286
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.
Wed 7/223:55 am
REC
-
SDU
1 stop6h 55m
GOL
Tue 7/282:55 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop6h 10m
GOL
Deal found 1/28$288
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 2/2512:20 pm
REC
-
SDU
1 stop5h 55m
GOL
Wed 3/45:10 pm
SDU
-
REC
1 stop5h 35m
GOL
Deal found 1/26$291

Find flight deals from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

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

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$161
(GOL)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$233

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro 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 Recife to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 3/25

2:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/30

6:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$175

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 3/19

2:45 am-7:15 am

1 stop4h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 3/27

7:35 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$214

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 5/15

10:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/25

3:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$240

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 6/5

4:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 6/11

3:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$241

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 5/6

3:55 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/17

3:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$251

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 5/22

5:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 6/9

5:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$271

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 3/25

3:45 am-11:35 am

2 stops7h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/30

8:40 pm-11:20 am

1 stop14h 40m

$272

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 6/12

5:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 6/15

3:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$273

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 7/22

3:55 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 7/28

2:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$286

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 2/25

12:20 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/4

5:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$291

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Best time to book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

The best time to book flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is 42 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 Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro (average of $68). Flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of $146). 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 REC to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 56% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Explore weekly flight availability from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. 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 REC to RIO are scheduled on a Wednesday (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 often are flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Recife and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the last year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Azul and GOL from Recife to Rio de Janeiro to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
7.9
Good
843 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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 Recife to Rio de Janeiro. 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 from for flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 5.8 mi from the city center, Recife Guararapes Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Recife. Booking flights from Guararapes Intl (REC) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 25 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 2 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like GOL fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in about 6h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1158 mi.

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

    GOL, at $100, was found to be the cheapest airline from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Azul. Users have found that GOL is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro consider choosing Avianca (95%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (92%) or United Airlines (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is generally $316, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $74. When looking at the most popular route, (Recife Guararapes Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont), you can expect to pay $162 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro (average of $68). Flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in January is currently the most expensive (average of $146). 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 Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. 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$100Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$142Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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