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$185+ Cheap flights from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
REC — RIO
ago. 26 — sep. 21
mar. 8/26
mar. 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Recife Guararapes Intl to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in May or June, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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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 agosto 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$277
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$185
(GOL)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$153

Good round-trip deal

$326 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
From Recife Guararapes Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
vie. 10/33:15 amREC - SDU
1 stop5h 55mAzul
sáb. 10/113:15 pmSDU - REC
1 stop5h 50mAzul
Deal found 8/20$277
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/33:15 amREC - SDU
1 stop9h 50mAzul
jue. 9/116:15 amSDU - REC
1 stop5h 25mAzul
Deal found 8/21$292
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
sáb. 9/610:00 amREC - SDU
1 stop8h 10mAzul
dom. 9/77:55 amSDU - REC
1 stop11h 45mAzul
Deal found 8/20$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
jue. 10/93:30 amREC - SDU
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/133:45 pmSDU - REC
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$318
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mar. 11/42:50 amREC - SDU
1 stop5h 35mGOL
jue. 11/205:10 pmSDU - REC
1 stop5h 35mGOL
Deal found 8/19$338
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
sáb. 8/3010:00 amREC - SDU
1 stop8h 10mAzul
lun. 9/11:45 pmSDU - REC
1 stop8h 00mAzul
Deal found 8/21$358
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
mar. 11/112:50 amREC - SDU
1 stop6h 20mGOL
lun. 11/173:05 pmSDU - REC
1 stop8h 40mGOL
Deal found 8/20$370
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
jue. 10/305:40 amREC - SDU
1 stop6h 10mGOL
dom. 11/24:30 pmSDU - REC
1 stop6h 10mGOL
Deal found 8/21$379

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Recife

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

vie. 10/3

3:15 am-9:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

sáb. 10/11

3:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$277

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

mié. 9/3

3:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

jue. 9/11

6:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 25m

$292

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

sáb. 9/6

10:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

dom. 9/7

7:55 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$297

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

jue. 10/9

3:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

lun. 10/13

3:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$318

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

mié. 11/5

5:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

jue. 11/20

5:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$338

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

mar. 11/11

2:50 am-9:10 am

1 stop6h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

lun. 11/17

3:05 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$370

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

mar. 12/16

6:55 pm-7:10 am

1 stop12h 15m

$185

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

mar. 12/30

9:25 pm-10:30 am

2 stops13h 05m

$186

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

mar. 11/11

2:50 am-9:10 am

1 stop6h 20m

$186

RecifeRio de Janeiro

REC - SDU

RECSDU

Recife Guararapes Intl

jue. 11/13

10:55 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$191

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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 August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is 75 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 agosto 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 79% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 agosto 21, 2025.

The most flights from REC to RIO are scheduled on a Wednesday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 agosto 21, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
807 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
807 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
807 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
1,098 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
807 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 21 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 2 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Azul fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in about 5h 55m. 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 $103, 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 37% 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 United Airlines (92%), LATAM Airlines Brasil (92%) or LATAM Airlines (92%) 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 $335, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $70. When looking at the most popular route, (Recife Guararapes Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont), you can expect to pay $286 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 agosto 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest$103Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$136Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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