Cheap flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
REC — RIO
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Recife Guararapes Intl to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in March or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
Find flight deals from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Recife (REC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 21 August 2026.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
March
Average price
£169
Good round-trip deal
£930 or less
Good one-way deal
£121 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Recife with our price prediction graph.
REC-RIO
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro (average of £120). Flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of £191). 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 REC to RIO?
Find hourly flight availability from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
Explore weekly flight availability from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. 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 21 August 2026.
The most flights from REC to RIO are scheduled on a Wednesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Recife and Rio de Janeiro have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Recife to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Recife to Rio de Janeiro flights?
Over the past year, Azul have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro from Guararapes Intl; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Recife airport to Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 5.8 mi journey to Guararapes Intl (REC) from Recife’s city center.
What are the most reliable airlines from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Recife to Rio de Janeiro on time: Copa Airlines (96%), Avianca (94%), Azul (94%).
Can I find deals for flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Recife to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Recife to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro (average of £120). Flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of £191). 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 Rio de Janeiro departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 August 2026.
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