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$69+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — REC
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife Guararapes Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) 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 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(GOL)

One-way from

$69
(GOL)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$235

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife
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 January 23, 2025.

This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 3/1911:55 pmGIG - REC
Nonstop2h 55mGOL
Wed 3/2610:45 amREC - GIG
Nonstop3h 00mGOL
Deal found 1/22$143
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 3/237:00 amGIG - REC
Nonstop2h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sun 3/232:35 pmREC - GIG
2 stops15h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/22$146
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/95:00 amGIG - REC
Nonstop2h 45mAzul
Wed 3/126:35 pmREC - GIG
1 stop5h 55mAzul
Deal found 1/23$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/146:00 amGIG - REC
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/199:20 amREC - GIG
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$195

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 23, 2025.

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Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/19

6:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 3/25

7:45 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$143

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/23

7:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sun 3/23

2:35 pm-5:55 am

2 stops15h 20m

$146

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/9

5:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 3/12

6:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 55m

$172

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/9

8:50 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 3/12

10:40 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$176

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/24

4:15 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$69

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/20

4:25 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$77

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/10

10:25 pm-10:45 am

2 stops12h 20m

$96

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/6

10:00 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops18h 20m

$157

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/9

1:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$603

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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–Galeão Intl Airport-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–Galeão Intl Airport-Recife flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-Recife flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-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–Galeão Intl Airport-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–Galeão Intl to Recife

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

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 71 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 23, 2025.

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 34% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 23, 2025.

The most flights from GIG to REC are scheduled on a Thursday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Recife by month

Plan your trip to Recife by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Recife by month

Plan your trip to Recife by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, GOL and Azul 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.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
869 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
869 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
869 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Azul
8.0
Very good
810 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
869 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,852 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
869 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

GOL
7.3
Good
1,090 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very good
869 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 4

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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–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 27 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 $143, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include LATAM Airlines and Azul. Users have found that GOL is 19% 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 ($69), Azul ($77), and LATAM Airlines ($96).

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

    Consider LATAM Airlines Brasil (97%), LATAM Airlines (97%) or American Airlines (90%) 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 $238, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $71. When looking at the most popular route, (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Recife Guararapes Intl), you can expect to pay $170 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 23, 2025.
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GOLCheapest$122Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$126Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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