Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife (GIG–REC)
GIGRio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Brazil
Brazil
RECRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Brazil
Brazil
Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL and LATAM Brasil fly Rio de Janeiro to Recife (GIG–REC) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,860 km (1,160 mi).
- From
- GIG
- Rio de Janeiro
- To
- REC
- Recife
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- AD · G3 · JJ
- Cheapest fare found
- R$585 one-way
- Distance
- 1,860 km (1,160 mi)
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Rio de Janeiro to Recife fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: R$585 for November 2026 on Azul Brazilian Airlines, nonstop. Nonstop from R$585.
- Oct ’26R$625
- Nov ’26R$585
- Dec ’26R$616
- Jan ’27R$861
- Feb ’27R$608
- Mar ’27R$613
- May ’27R$601
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly GIG–REC
For Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim (GIG) to Recife (REC), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (R$585). Days in Recife average 18–28 °C in July and August.
Rio de Janeiro to Recife: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim (GIG) to Recife (REC)?
From R$585 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on Azul Brazilian Airlines, nonstop; nonstop from R$585 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly GIG–REC direct?
Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL and LATAM Brasil.
What is the cheapest month to fly GIG–REC?
November 2026, at R$585; the dearest month found was R$861.
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?
None: Rio de Janeiro and Recife keep the same time.
Recife to Rio de Janeiro: the return flight (REC–GIG)
All 3 airlines also fly REC–GIG nonstop.
Airlines flying GIG–REC nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (GIG time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Azul Brazilian Airlines AD | — | full-service | — | — |
 GOL G3 | — | full-service | — | — |
 LATAM Brasil JJ | — | full-service | Star Alliance | Seasonal |
One-stop alternatives to flying GIG–REC nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Salvador (SSA) with GOL: 1,870 km (1,160 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Vitória (VIX) with GOL: 1,880 km (1,170 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via São Paulo (GRU) with GOL and LATAM Brasil: 2,440 km (1,510 mi) flown, 31% further than nonstop.
- Via São Paulo (CGH) with GOL: 2,490 km (1,550 mi) flown, 34% further than nonstop.
- Via Campinas (VCP) with Azul Brazilian Airlines: 2,500 km (1,560 mi) flown, 35% further than nonstop.
GIG–REC route map
More from Rio de Janeiro and Recife
Other arrivals in Brazil
Also nonstop from GIG, nearest to REC first (straight-line distance):
- João Pessoa (JPA) · 109 km (68 mi) from REC
- Maceió (MCZ) · 181 km (113 mi) from REC
- Natal (NAT) · 267 km (166 mi) from REC
- Aracaju (AJU) · 396 km (246 mi) from REC
- Fortaleza (FOR) airport guide · 627 km (390 mi) from REC
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Azul Brazilian Airlines route map and destinations
- GOL route map and destinations
- LATAM Brasil route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Departure
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim (GIG), Rio de Janeiro. In our data, 26 airlines fly nonstop from GIG to 59 destinations.
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Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Recife (REC), Recife.
Weather in Recife vs Rio de Janeiro
Recife is warmer than Rio de Janeiro in 6 months and cooler in 1; the biggest gap is in September (29°C against 27°C). In October it averages 30°C in Recife and 28°C in Rio de Janeiro.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° |
| Rio de Janeiro | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Recife and Rio de Janeiro (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Recife
Places you can't fly to nonstop from GIG, but can from REC — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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