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Flight deals from Recife Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Recife Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$262. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.C$95 per passenger.Departing Wed., Apr. 22.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Wed., Apr. 22, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$95, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$145 per passenger.Departing Tue., May 12.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Recife on Tue., May 12, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$145, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$147 per passenger.Departing Sat., Aug. 15.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Recife on Sat., Aug. 15, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$147, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$160 per passenger.Departing Tue., Jun. 9.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Recife on Tue., Jun. 9, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$160, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$161 per passenger.Departing Sun., May 17.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Sun., May 17, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$161, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$161 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jun. 19.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Fri., Jun. 19, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$161, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$161 per passenger.Departing Mon., Sep. 28.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Recife on Mon., Sep. 28, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$161, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$162 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jan. 25.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Mon., Jan. 25, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$162, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$162 per passenger.Departing Thu., Dec. 17.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Thu., Dec. 17, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$162, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$182 per passenger.Departing Wed., Oct. 7.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Wed., Oct. 7, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$182, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$185 per passenger.Departing Thu., Nov. 12.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Thu., Nov. 12, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$185, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$186 per passenger.Departing Fri., Oct. 2.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Fri., Oct. 2, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$186, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$187 per passenger.Departing Wed., Nov. 4.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Wed., Nov. 4, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$187, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$187 per passenger.Departing Tue., Sep. 1.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Tue., Sep. 1, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$187, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$187 per passenger.Departing Fri., Feb. 5.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Fri., Feb. 5, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$187, select.
Rio de Janeiro.C$187 per passenger.Departing Mon., Aug. 3.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Recife on Mon., Aug. 3, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$187, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Recife to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar.
from C$231
Apr.
from C$95
May
from C$145
Jun.
from C$160
Jul.
from C$193
Aug.
from C$147
Sep.
from C$161
Oct.
from C$182
Nov.
from C$185
Dec.
from C$162
Jan.
from C$162
Feb.
from C$187

Direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Recife to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

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

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
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from C$174
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
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from C$95
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from C$196
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Recife to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$95
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airlineAerolíneas Argentinas
Average flights per week265

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is C$246. 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 59 minutes is the average flight time from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
Aerolíneas Argentinas, TAP Air Portugal and Copa fly direct from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
As of March 2026, there are 265 flights per week flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Recife Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 59 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 Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, GOL Linhas Aéreas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know

  • A direct flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport takes 2 hours 53 minutes, on average. Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3 — identical to Recife.

  • Flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport start at 02:45 — the earliest with Azul. The last departure is the 23:50 option with Azul. In total, you can take your pick of 157 weekly services from REC to GIG.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Once you've booked cheap ticket from REC to GIG, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're traveling within Brazil. As long as you have another proof of identity, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.

How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is C$95. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$246. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from REC to GIG.

  • May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from REC to GIG. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • Located around 16 kilometres from central Recife, Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport can be reached in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 17 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near REC:

Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Book a hotel near GIG if you're taking a late flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the center of Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.

  • Book your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to GIG in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC then.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • As soon as you've booked your flights from REC to GIG, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Rio De Janeiro. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top sights which should be on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.

  • There's more than one way to travel to Rio De Janeiro. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is another popular choice. Explore the flights available at this domestic airport.

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