Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

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Cheapest round-trip flights $143
LATAM 2 stops 16 hr Sat, Aug 15 — Sun, Aug 16
The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is currently $143
Cheapest one-way flight $64
Azul Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 30
The cheapest one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is currently $64
Cheapest nonstop flights $156
Gol Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is currently $156
Last-minute weekend getaway $284
Gol Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is currently $284
Fastest flight 2 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife takes 2 hr 45 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $155–340
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $230–390

Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

  • Gol
    Nonstop
    from $156
    Typical price: $205–455
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    GIG - REC Every day
    369 weekly connecting flights
    GIG, SDU - REC Every day
  • Azul
    Nonstop
    from $148
    Typical price: $225–455
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    GIG - REC Every day
    741 weekly connecting flights
    GIG, SDU - REC Every day
  • LATAM
    from $143
    Typical price: $230–480
    512 weekly connecting flights
    GIG, SDU - REC Every day
  • JetSMART
    Typical price: $670–1,400
    4 weekly connecting flights
    GIG - REC Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat

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

Popular airports near Recife

  • Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
    Recife Brazil 23 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
  • Caruaru Oscar Laranjeira Airport (CAU)
    Caruaru Brazil 1 hr 59 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

The cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $155 to $340.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife recently found on Google Flights was with LATAM from $143. The cheapest one-way flight was with Azul from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Gol flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is $156, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Azul flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is $148, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is $143, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 16.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife starts at $143 from Sat, Aug 15 to Sun, Aug 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Thu, Jul 30.
2 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.
Dec–Feb is when the biggest number of locals and visitors hit Boa Viagem and other area beaches for sunshine and reef-protected sands. A tropical climate keeps temperatures warm year-round, with the most rainfall May–Aug. Key events include Carnaval (dates vary, Feb/Mar) and the Festas Juninas Catholic saints' festivals (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.
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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife.

In terms of nonstop flights, Gol is the most popular. Gol offers 27 nonstop flights and 369 connecting flights per week. Gol flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) .

In terms of flights, Azul is the most popular. Azul offers 10 nonstop flights and 741 connecting flights per week. Azul flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Recife are:
  • LATAM offers 512 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) .
  • JetSMART offers 4 connecting flights per week. JetSMART flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Rio de Janeiro and Recife.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife recently found on Google Flights was with LATAM from $143. The cheapest one-way flight was with Azul from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Gol flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is $156, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Azul flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is $148, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife is $143, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 16.
Gol and Azul fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.
  • There are 27 Gol direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Azul direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife at price $284 is offered by Gol from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.
Gol and Azul fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.
  • There are 27 Gol direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Azul direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife start at $156 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with Gol.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife start at $143 from Sat, Aug 15 to Sun, Aug 16.
To book business class trips from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife starts at $284 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Gol.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Recife at price $284 is offered by Gol from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.
To find last-minute flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, 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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