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Cheap flights Recife — Rio de Janeiro

Recife (REC, BR) Rio de Janeiro (RIO, BR)
from $127 1 872 km ~2h 42m 32 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $127 on 18.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
18 Dec 2026, Fri
Azul Airlines AD 2891
19:00
REC Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport
23:20
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
4h 20m 1 stop
Wowtickets
$127
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20 Nov 2026, Fri
Azul Airlines AD 4345
23:20
REC Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport
03:40
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
4h 20m 1 stop
Авиасейлс
$138
View this ticket
21 Nov 2026, Sat
Azul Airlines AD 2802
15:10
REC Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport
18:50
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
3h 40m 1 stop
Kiwi.com
$138
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20 Dec 2026, Sun
Azul Airlines AD 4335
09:25
REC Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport
13:45
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
4h 20m 1 stop
Trip.com
$143
View this ticket
18 Dec 2026, Fri
Azul Airlines AD 5024
14:20
REC Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport
17:15
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
2h 55m Direct
Wowtickets
$146
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
Azul Airlines AD 4153
09:35
REC Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport
13:50
SDU Santos Dumont Airport
4h 15m 1 stop
Trip.com
$155
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Route characteristics
Distance
1 872 km
Flight time
2h 42m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $127 (18.12.2026)
Average price
$155
Maximum price
$191
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (1)
REC Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport SDU Santos Dumont Airport
Airlines (3)
AD Azul Airlines JJ LATAM Airlines Brasil G3 Gol Transportes Aéreos
Agencies (6)
Авиасейлс Wowtickets Kiwi.com Trip.com City.Travel Clickavia
Prices by day of week
Tuesday
$155
avg $155
Friday
$127
avg $137
Saturday
$138
avg $138
Sunday
$143
avg $143
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $138
avg $144
3 flights
December 2026
from $127
avg $139
3 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
Azul Airlines
Azul Airlines
Low-cost 29 flights · 17 days
$125
LATAM Airlines Brasil
LATAM Airlines Brasil
2 flights · 2 days
$167
Gol Transportes Aéreos
Gol Transportes Aéreos
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$173
Where to buy tickets 6
Авиасейлс
2 tickets · 2 days
from $125
Wowtickets
2 tickets · 1 days
from $127
Kiwi.com
7 tickets · 4 days
from $138
Trip.com
18 tickets · 12 days
from $143
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $163
Clickavia
2 tickets · 2 days
from $167
Airports

From — Recife (1)

  • REC Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport

To — Rio de Janeiro (2)

  • GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
  • SDU Santos Dumont Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Recife — Rio de Janeiro
How long is the flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Approximate flight time — 2h 42m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance — 1 872 km.
How much do flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $127 on 18.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $155. Range: $127 — $191.
What is the time difference between Recife and Rio de Janeiro?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Recife operate flights?
From Recife: REC (Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport).
To which airports in Rio de Janeiro do flights arrive?
To Rio de Janeiro: GIG (Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport), SDU (Santos Dumont Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: Azul Airlines, LATAM Airlines Brasil, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $146. Total direct flights found: 1.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Recife — Rio de Janeiro

Flights Recife — Rio de Janeiro is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 1 872 km. Flight time 2h 42m. Time difference +0h.

From Recife (REC) flights depart from 1 airport: REC. To Rio de Janeiro (RIO) — 2 arrival airports: GIG, SDU.

3 airlines operate on this route: Azul Airlines, LATAM Airlines Brasil, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $127 (18.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $155, ranging from $127 to $191. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.

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