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Flight deals from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs29,318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs29,318, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs29,318 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs29,318, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs30,668 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs30,668, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs31,742 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,742, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs31,953 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,953, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs32,233 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,233, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs33,930 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Recife on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs33,930, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs37,461 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Recife on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs37,461, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont flights are currently cheapest in August.
Feb
from Rs110,268
Mar
from Rs37,461
Apr
from Rs33,930
May
from Rs31,742
Jun
from Rs30,668
Jul
from Rs38,291
Aug
from Rs29,318
Sep
from Rs32,233
Oct
from Rs31,953
Nov
from Rs29,318
Dec
from Rs41,420
Jan
from Rs43,476

Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Recife to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from Rs29,318
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from Rs22,601
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from Rs36,894
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Recife to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs29,318
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont is Rs56,316. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs56,316.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.
The cheapest month to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Recife Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Recife Airport and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know

  • Recife and Rio De Janeiro are in the same timezone, UTC-3.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your REC to SDU flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight is Rs29,318. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs56,316. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from REC to SDU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from REC to SDU.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport.

Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • 79.3% of flights taking off from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Recife. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near REC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SDU instead:

  • Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Booking your ride from Santos Dumont Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • From Santos Dumont Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It'll take around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport for February if you want to visit Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to SDU in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC then.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've seen Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its popular sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Belo Horizonte is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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