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Low Price Flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, including Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Azul Airlines.
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes logo Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Recife to Rio de Janeiro according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 108, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 215.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        REC 02:40
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 05:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, May 6 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 19:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 21:55
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, May 13 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 215 AU$ 262
        18% off
        18% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 215
      • REC 04:45
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 07:40
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sat, Mar 28 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 19:00
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 21:45
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Mar 30 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 220 AU$ 262
        16% off
        16% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 220
      • REC 12:15
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 15:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, May 6 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 15:00
        2h 50m
        Direct
        REC 17:50
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, May 13 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        AU$ 223 AU$ 262
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 223
      • REC 19:00
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 21:55
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, May 5 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 06:20
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 09:05
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Sat, May 9 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 229
        13% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 229
      • REC 02:40
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 05:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Mar 18 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 13:40
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 16:25
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Mar 24 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 230
        12% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 230
      • REC 12:45
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 15:40
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Apr 7 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 22:35
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 01:20
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Apr 14 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 231
        12% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 231
      • REC 12:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 15:10
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, Apr 28 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 22:35
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 01:20
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, May 5 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 232
        11% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 232
      • REC 04:45
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 07:40
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Mar 20 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 13:35
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 16:20
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Mon, Mar 23 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 233
        11% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 233
      • REC 22:35
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 01:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Mar 18 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        GIG 06:35
        2h 50m
        Direct
        REC 09:25
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, Mar 24 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        AU$ 234
        11% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 234
      • REC 02:40
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 05:35
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, Apr 29 | Azul Airlines
        GIG 22:35
        2h 45m
        Direct
        REC 01:20
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Tue, May 5 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 235
        10% off
        AU$ 262 AU$ 235
      • REC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RIO Invalid Date
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Mar 16 | Normal Airline
        RIO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        REC 16:00
        Rio de Janeiro - Recife | Wed, Mar 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        REC 19:00
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 21:55
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, May 10 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 108 AU$ 156
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 108
      • REC 17:30
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 20:30
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, May 5 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        AU$ 113 AU$ 156
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 113
      • REC 15:15
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 18:15
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, May 10 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        AU$ 115 AU$ 156
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 115
      • REC 19:00
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 21:55
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Tue, May 5 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 130
        17% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 130
      • REC 17:30
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 20:30
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, May 13 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        AU$ 132
        15% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 132
      • REC 08:25
        2h 55m
        Direct
        GIG 11:20
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Mar 27 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 139
        11% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 139
      • REC 17:30
        3h
        Direct
        GIG 20:30
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Apr 24 | Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
        AU$ 139
        11% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 139
      • REC 03:50
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        SDU 14:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Fri, Apr 24 | LATAM Airlines
        AU$ 104
        33% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 104
      • REC 18:20
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        GIG 08:00
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Sun, May 10 | LATAM Airlines
        AU$ 132
        15% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 132
      • REC 22:05
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        GIG 16:45
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Wed, May 13 | Azul Airlines
        AU$ 140
        10% off
        AU$ 156 AU$ 140
      • REC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RIO Invalid Date
        Recife - Rio de Janeiro | Mon, Mar 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Recife to Rio de Janeiro are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Recife to Rio de Janeiro Flight Details

The distance between Recife and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1,863.66km. It takes around 2 hours 57 minutes on average to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 104
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 215
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,863.66km
Average flight time2 hours 57 minutes
Popular airlineGol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
Flight statistics for the Recife–Rio de Janeiro route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

Average price of one-way flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is June, with an average price of AU$ 163. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically January, with an average price of up to AU$ 384.

AU$ 384
AU$ 274
AU$ 163
AU$ 53
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 182
    Mar
  • AU$ 196
    Apr
  • AU$ 206
    May
  • AU$ 163
    Jun
  • AU$ 221
    Jul
  • AU$ 252
    Aug
  • AU$ 262
    Sep
  • AU$ 337
    Oct
  • AU$ 275
    Nov
  • AU$ 183
    Dec
  • AU$ 384
    Jan
  • AU$ 283
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

Average price of round-trip flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro are found during June, with an average price of AU$ 249. Conversely, the highest prices are found during January, with an average price of up to AU$ 429.

AU$ 429
AU$ 339
AU$ 249
AU$ 159
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 270
    Mar
  • AU$ 323
    Apr
  • AU$ 275
    May
  • AU$ 249
    Jun
  • AU$ 300
    Jul
  • AU$ 352
    Aug
  • AU$ 308
    Sep
  • AU$ 282
    Oct
  • AU$ 396
    Nov
  • AU$ 419
    Dec
  • AU$ 429
    Jan
  • AU$ 322
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Recife to Rio de Janeiro on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 308
AU$ 266
AU$ 223
AU$ 181
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 239
    Mon
  • AU$ 256
    Tue
  • AU$ 223
    Wed
  • AU$ 267
    Thu
  • AU$ 266
    Fri
  • AU$ 308
    Sat
  • AU$ 300
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Recife to Rio de Janeiro during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro are on Apr 5, with the lowest fare of AU$ 160.

AU$ 378
AU$ 269
AU$ 160
AU$ 51
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 378
    Mar 30
  • AU$ 270
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 248
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 295
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 308
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 231
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 160
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, LATAM Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 104 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. REC to SDU on Fri, Apr 24), while Azul Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 215 departing on Wed, May 6 and returning on Wed, May 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 57 minutes to fly from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 61 flight per week flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- G32019 (13:09)
  • To find best deals on flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Apr 24, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 104.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Azul Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rio de Janeiro travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro on March 22, 2026 with Azul, with prices starting at AU$ 95.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rio de Janeiro, with Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to RIOgaleao International Airport (REC-GIG) is by far the most common option on this route: RIOgaleao International Airport (GIG) Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ) Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
  • The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Recife is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Recife toRio de Janeiro

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, with an average price of AU$ 262.

AU$ 252
AU$ 262
AU$ 273
AU$ 284
AU$ 294
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
AU$ 262
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
LATAM Airlines
AU$ 269
LATAM Airlines
Azul Airlines
AU$ 294
Azul Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

Data is based on the number of flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, TAP Air Portugal operates the most flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, with 56 flight per week.

14
28
42
56
TAP Air Portugal
56
TAP Air Portugal
Copa Airlines
40
Copa Airlines
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
39
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
Azul Airlines
36
Azul Airlines
avianca
35
avianca
Aerolineas Argentinas
28
Aerolineas Argentinas

How many flights are there each day from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Recife to Rio de Janeiro within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

220
183
146
109
Highest
146
Mon
172
Tue
159
Wed
159
Thu
220
Fri
196
Sat
175
Sun

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