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Among airlines operating Recife to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Recife and Rio de Janeiro. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• GOL
• Azul

Flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $180 round-trip via Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), compared to $217 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) - 15% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Recife to Rio de Janeiro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $205 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $238, a difference of $33. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Recife to Rio de Janeiro route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Recife to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Recife to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 2:15 am and lands at 5:13 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 2:38 am.

The flight takes about 2h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 57% above the route average of $218. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro takes 2h 58m, covering 1,158 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $186 to $693. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Recife to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Azul has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Recife to Rio de Janeiro flights are:

• LATAM Airlines: 99% on time
• Azul: 93% on time
• GOL: 93% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 93% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 29m, compared with 6h 35m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 6h 40m via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA).

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Round-trip flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro range from $170 to $285, with an average of $218 over the past 12 months. Anything below $170 counts as a good deal.