Rio de Janeiro to Recife 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 $303 with Azul Airlines, 5 Nov – 9 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $148 with Azul Airlines, 5 Nov, found 3 days ago.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$303
5 Nov – 9 Nov · Azul Airlines
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 9:10 p.m. · Return leaves 1:00 p.m. · 12 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$303 5 Nov – 9 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $170 to $257.
At $303, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov – 9 Nov | $303 | 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 |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | $403 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $303.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Azul Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $136 to $179.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$148
5 Nov · Azul Airlines
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Leaves 9:10 p.m. · 5 h 5 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$148 5 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$100 11 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 21 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $67 to $148.
At $148, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
21 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 4 departure dates from 5 Nov to 28 Dec, 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 5 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | $148 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Nov | $100 | LATAM Airlines Group | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $168 | Azul Airlines | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $210 | Gol Transportes Aéreos | Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) → Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $100.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Azul Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
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 5 Nov – 9 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 5 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $281 | $280 | +27% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $257 | $213 | +16% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $222 | $213 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 60–89 days | $271 | $170 | +22% | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $252 | $189 | +14% | 25 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 11% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $116 | $67 | +13% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $106 | $106 | +3% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $103 | $103 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
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
$273
$30 less than flying to Recife
10 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 · GIG → JPA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
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
$145
$3 less than flying to Recife
30 Nov · GIG → JPA · nonstop
found 3 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 5 Nov – 9 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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