Cheap flights from Praia to Recife from $203 RAI → REC
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest return found recently is $396 with Cabo Verde Airlines, 16 Dec – 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $203 with Cabo Verde Airlines, 30 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $203, Cabo Verde Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $396, 16 Dec to 24 Dec
- Usual return price
- $592 to $1,321
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $396 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Cabo Verde Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 4 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $592 to $1,321.
Cheapest return found recently
$396
16 Dec – 24 Dec · Cabo Verde Airlines
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · Return leaves 12:05 a.m. · 8 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$396
16 Dec – 24 Dec · Cabo Verde Airlines
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · Return leaves 12:05 a.m. · 8 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$396 16 Dec – 24 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $347 to $1,772.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 2 Dec to 1 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 8-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec – 16 Dec | $1,354 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 24 Dec | $396 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 | $1,221 | easyJet | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 | $543 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 | $739 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Oct 2027 – 4 Oct 2027 | $1,590 | TAP Air Portugal | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $396.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Cabo Verde Airlines, easyJet, TAP Air Portugal.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $301 to $613.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$203
30 Dec · Cabo Verde Airlines
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · 4 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$203
30 Dec · Cabo Verde Airlines
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · 4 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$203 30 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $181 to $573.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates from 19 Dec to 28 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 30 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
11 fares on 11 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | $307 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $204 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $560 | easyJet | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $203 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Jan 2027 | $579 | TAP Air Portugal | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Jan 2027 | $646 | TAP Air Portugal | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Jan 2027 | $445 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Apr 2027 | $692 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Apr 2027 | $301 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Apr 2027 | $742 | TAP Air Portugal | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Apr 2027 | $301 | Cabo Verde Airlines | Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $203.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Cabo Verde Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet.
Premium cabin fares from Praia to Recife
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 16 Dec – 24 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 30 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Praia to Recife?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $720 | $684 | +31% | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $871 | $793 | +59% | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $793 | $400 | +45% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $767 | $378 | +40% | 36 |
| 60–89 days | $1,221 | $652 | +123% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $548 | $347 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 180+ days | $591 | $487 | +8% | 22 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 76% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $821 | $205 | +323% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $194 | $194 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $502 | $200 | +159% | 33 |
| 30–59 days | $207 | $184 | +7% | 43 |
| 60–89 days | $521 | $387 | +169% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $201 | $181 | +4% | 40 |
| 180+ days | $729 | $299 | +276% | 17 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Dec – 24 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Praia to Recife?
The cheapest return found recently is $396 with Cabo Verde Airlines, 16 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $592 to $1,321.
How much is a one-way flight from Praia to Recife?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $203 with Cabo Verde Airlines, 30 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $301 to $613.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Praia to Recife?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $396, 16 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $203, 30 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Praia to Recife?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 76% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Praia to Recife?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $396 with Cabo Verde Airlines, 16 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $203 with Cabo Verde Airlines, 30 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Praia to Recife?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Cabo Verde Airlines on 30 Dec, takes 4 h from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Praia to Recife?
Between 2 Dec and 1 Oct 2027, Cabo Verde Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, easyJet on 1 and TAP Air Portugal on 1. Between 19 Dec and 28 Apr 2027, Cabo Verde Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 11 departure dates we hold, TAP Air Portugal on 3 and easyJet on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work