Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil to Recife
GIG — REC
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife Guararapes Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to Recife (REC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
May
Average price
£184
Good round-trip deal
£180 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife (average of £52). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of £78). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GIG to REC?
Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife
Explore weekly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
The most flights from GIG to REC are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).
How often are flights from Rio de Janeiro to Recife delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and Recife have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Rio de Janeiro to Recife flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Rio de Janeiro to Recife flights?
Over the past year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
If you book a flight to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, you will be flying to Guararapes Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) is located 5.8 mi from the center of Recife. There are 31 flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Guararapes Intl per day from 0 different airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?
Before booking your flight to Recife from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines Brasil (100%), LATAM Airlines (100%), Aerolineas Argentinas( 97%).
Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Recife?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife (average of £52). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of £78). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Recife departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 December 2025.
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