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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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — REC
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Recife Guararapes Intl are usually found in June or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$145
(GOL)

One-way from

$73
(GOL)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$259
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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 December 22, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/2910:50 pmGIG - REC
2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/104:00 amREC - GIG
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$286
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/309:40 pmGIG - REC
Nonstop2h 55mGOL
Thu 1/164:00 amREC - GIG
Nonstop2h 55mGOL
Deal found 12/20$329
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/297:35 pmGIG - REC
1 stop6h 30mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/1012:20 amREC - GIG
2 stops8h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/21$333
This Azul deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Azul is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:55 amGIG - REC
Nonstop2h 45mAzul
Tue 12/315:50 pmREC - GIG
Nonstop2h 55mAzul
Deal found 12/21$353
This Azul deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Azul is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:45 pmSDU - REC
1 stop7h 05mAzul
Thu 1/912:00 pmREC - SDU
1 stop6h 35mAzul
Deal found 12/22$562
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/308:55 pmSDU - REC
1 stop4h 25mGOL
Thu 1/305:00 amREC - SDU
1 stop9h 10mGOL
Deal found 12/21$571
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/235:05 pmSDU - REC
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/239:15 amREC - SDU
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$731
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:05 amSDU - REC
1 stop4h 55mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/222:50 amREC - SDU
1 stop6h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/21$782

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife within your budget

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 December 22, 2024.

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Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/3

4:15 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 2/12

7:45 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$145

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/3

9:10 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 2/12

10:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$176

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/12

11:00 pm-1:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 3/18

3:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$220

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/4

4:15 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 2/10

3:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop5h 45m

$242

Rio de JaneiroRecife

SDU - REC

SDUREC

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 2/2

12:30 pm-1:15 am

1 stop12h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 2/10

3:10 am-10:10 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$261

Rio de JaneiroRecife

SDU - REC

SDUREC

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/6

5:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sun 2/16

5:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$313

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/18

4:15 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$73

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/22

7:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$88

Rio de JaneiroRecife

GIG - REC

GIGREC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/22

5:50 am-2:35 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$124

Rio de JaneiroRecife

SDU - REC

SDUREC

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 1/22

8:55 am-9:25 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$146

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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 December.
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-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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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

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

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 December 20, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is 83 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife (average of $652). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 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 December 22, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro to Recife flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from RIO to REC are scheduled on a Saturday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 December 22, 2024.
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 can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,868 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

GOL
7.3
Good
1,103 reviews
Azul
8.1
Very good
818 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

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.

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

    According to our current data, GOL ($145), Azul ($176), and LATAM Airlines ($220) offers the cheapest pricing from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Recife one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with GOL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $73. LATAM Airlines flights start at $88 while deals on Azul start at $124 one-way.

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

    Consider Delta (100%), LATAM Airlines Brasil (94%) or LATAM Airlines (94%) 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 $73. While the most popular route (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Recife Guararapes Intl) can be booked for $165 on average our data indicates $240 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife (average of $652). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest$122Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$128Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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