Cheap flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $250
Gol Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight $158
LATAM 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is currently $158
Cheapest nonstop flights $446
Gol Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is currently $446
Last-minute weekend getaway $700
Gol 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is currently $700
Fastest flight 2 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–320
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $230–485

Popular airlines from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

  • Gol
    Nonstop
    from $271
    Typical price: $200–450
    23 weekly nonstop flights
    REC - GIG Every day
    386 weekly connecting flights
    REC - GIG, SDU Every day
  • Azul
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $225–450
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    REC - GIG Every day
    695 weekly connecting flights
    REC - GIG, SDU Every day
  • LATAM
    from $327
    Typical price: $225–475
    496 weekly connecting flights
    REC - GIG, SDU Every day
  • JetSMART
    Typical price: $680–1,500
    4 weekly connecting flights
    REC - GIG Every Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Recife

  • Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
    Recife Brazil 24 min 5 mi
  • Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
    João Pessoa Brazil 2 hr 63 mi
  • Maceió–Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)
    Maceió Brazil 3 hr 25 min 117 mi
  • Aeroporto de Campina Grande – Presidente João Suassuna (CPV)
    Campina Grande Brazil 3 hr 21 min 88 mi

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

  • RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)
    Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
    Rio de Janeiro Brazil 9 min 1 mi
  • Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)
    Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
  • Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)
    Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 32 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $140 to $320.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with Gol from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $158.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Gol flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is $271, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest LATAM flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is $327, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro starts at $250 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $158 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Recife to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio’s climate is subtropical, and the weather is warm year-round, getting particularly hot and humid from Nov–Mar. Peak travel season is summer (Dec–Jan) as well as during Carnaval (Feb/Mar, varies by year).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro.

In terms of nonstop flights, Gol is the most popular. Gol offers 23 nonstop flights and 386 connecting flights per week. Gol flies from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

In terms of flights, Azul is the most popular. Azul offers 10 nonstop flights and 695 connecting flights per week. Azul flies from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro are:
  • LATAM offers 496 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .
  • JetSMART offers 4 connecting flights per week. JetSMART flies from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Recife and Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with Gol from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $158.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Gol flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is $271, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest LATAM flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is $327, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
Gol and Azul fly direct from Recife to Rio de Janeiro.
  • There are 23 Gol direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Azul direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Recife and Rio de Janeiro at price $700 is offered by Gol from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Gol and Azul fly direct from Recife to Rio de Janeiro.
  • There are 23 Gol direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Azul direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Recife and Rio de Janeiro start at $446 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Gol.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Recife and Rio de Janeiro start at $250 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2.
To book business class trips from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Recife and Rio de Janeiro starts at $700 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Gol.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Recife and Rio de Janeiro at price $700 is offered by Gol from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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