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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,990. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Recife.R 1,125 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,125, select.
Recife.R 1,148 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,148, select.
Recife.R 1,200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,200, select.
Recife.R 1,208 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,208, select.
Recife.R 1,354 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,354, select.
Recife.R 1,359 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,359, select.
Recife.R 1,359 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,359, select.
Recife.R 1,405 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,405, select.
Recife.R 1,527 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,527, select.
Recife.R 1,528 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,528, select.
Recife.R 1,553 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,553, select.
Recife.R 1,672 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,672, select.
Recife.R 1,843 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,843, select.
Recife.R 1,849 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,849, select.
Recife.R 1,859 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,859, select.
Recife.R 2,931 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jun.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,931, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from R 4,831
Jul
from R 1,361
Aug
from R 1,127
Sep
from R 1,361
Oct
from R 1,355
Nov
from R 1,149
Dec
from R 1,530
Jan
from R 1,674
Feb
from R 1,529
Mar
from R 1,202
Apr
from R 1,555
May
from R 1,852

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife

Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Recife.

Recife

8km from central Recife
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from R 1,127
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Rio de Janeiro to Recife: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,127
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week436

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife is R 2,159. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife.
TAP Air Portugal, Avianca and Aerolíneas Argentinas fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife.
As of June 2026, there are 436 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Recife is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport on Monday, 9 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Recife but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Recife is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Recife.

Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • Rio de Janeiro and Recife share the UTC-3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Each week, there are 56 Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, take the 02:20 Gol flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:55 with Gol.

  • Your GIG to REC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • A range of airlines operate direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport, so jetting off to Recife (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Azul Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates GIG to REC flights. A reliable 95.76% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Recife Airport (REC)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport flight is R 1,127. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 2,159. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To find cheap tickets from GIG to REC, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from GIG to REC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

  • 79% of flights that take off from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport from central Rio de Janeiro, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GIG:

Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)

  • If you're arriving on a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near REC:

  • Explore without limits with a Recife Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and find adventure across Recife and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Recife Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife

  • From Recife Airport, Recife is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • Getting there by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Recife based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Recife Airport for March if you want to visit Recife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GIG to REC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Recife has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-west of Recife, a visit to Maceio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.

  • Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.

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