Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife from $142 GIG, SDU → REC
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
The cheapest return found recently is $229 with Azul Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $142 with Azul Airlines, 23 Nov, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $142, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $229, 12 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $223 to $301
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $176 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Azul Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $223 to $301.
Cheapest return found recently
$229
12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 · Azul Airlines
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 6:55 p.m. · Return leaves 1:00 a.m. · 10 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop · via Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$341
22 Nov – 25 Nov · Azul Airlines
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 5:15 a.m. · Return leaves 3:45 p.m. · 5 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Rio de Janeiro to Recife
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$229 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$176 16 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $170 to $344.
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 12 departure dates from 14 Nov to 19 Jan 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 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
130 fares on 12 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 20 Nov | $284 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 27 Nov | $271 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 25 Nov | $312 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 30 Nov | $213 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $297 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $353 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $286 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $318 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $229 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $227 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $176 | Azul Airlines | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $210 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $176.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Azul Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $113 to $130.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$142
23 Nov · Azul Airlines
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 3:15 p.m. · 5 h 55 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$142 23 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
$108 13 Jan 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $67 to $148.
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 3 departure dates from 23 Nov to 14 Jan 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | $142 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $108 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | stops unknown | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $117 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $108.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Azul Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Rio de Janeiro 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 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return 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 | $344 | $284 | +69% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $282 | $271 | +38% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $257 | $200 | +26% | 41 |
| 30–59 days | $218 | $170 | +7% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $271 | $170 | +33% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $204 | $189 | Cheapest seen | 39 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 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 | $144 | $136 | +47% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $124 | $124 | +27% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $100 | $67 | +2% | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $158 | $67 | +61% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $98 | $96 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 180+ days | $113 | $103 | +15% | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Rio de Janeiro → Joao Pessoa
104 km from Recife
$236
$7 more than flying to Recife
6 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 · GIG → JPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Rio de Janeiro → Joao Pessoa
104 km from Recife
$129
$13 less than flying to Recife
16 Nov · GIG → JPA · 2 stops
found 4 days ago
Rio de Janeiro → Campina Grande
139 km from Recife
$173
$31 more than flying to Recife
26 Dec · SDU → CPV · 1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 12 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
The cheapest return found recently is $229 with Azul Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $176 with Azul Airlines, 16 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $223 to $301.
How much is a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $142 with Azul Airlines, 23 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $108 with Azul Airlines, 13 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $113 to $130.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $176, 16 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $108, 13 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $341 with Azul Airlines, 22 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Azul Airlines on 23 Nov, takes 5 h 55 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
Between 14 Nov and 19 Jan 2027, Azul Airlines has the cheapest return on 11 of the 12 departure dates we hold, and Gol Transportes Aéreos on 1. Between 23 Nov and 14 Jan 2027, Azul Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
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