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Cheapest return flight
£134
Typical prices: £122-£218
Azul
Sat 10/11Sat 17/11
REC - SDU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£96
Typical prices: £71-£144
GOL
Thu 13/12
REC - SDU • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Recife and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 69% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 28% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH)
Cheapest • Avg £138 (return)
Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA)
Shortest trip • 5h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro (REC-SDU)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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09:10 - 18:40REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
9h 30m1 stop Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl
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17:10 - 21:50SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
4h 40m1 stop Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl
£134Azul
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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10:40 - 16:35REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
5h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
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15:00 - 21:05SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
6h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
£193GOL
Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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09:40 - 15:50REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
6h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
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15:15 - 23:55SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
8h 40m1 stop Brasilia
£193GOL
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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10:40 - 16:35REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
5h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
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08:10 - 14:00SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
5h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
£196GOL
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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09:40 - 15:50REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
6h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
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15:15 - 23:55SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
8h 40m1 stop Brasilia
£212GOL
Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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10:40 - 16:35REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
5h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
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15:00 - 21:05SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
6h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
£229GOL
Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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03:20 - 09:30REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
6h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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10:05 - 17:30SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
7h 25m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
£232Azul
Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
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10:00 - 16:45REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
6h 45m1 stop Sao Paulo Viracopos
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15:15 - 21:10SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
5h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Viracopos
£286Azul
Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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05:20 - 10:45REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
5h 25m1 stop Brasilia
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07:55 - 14:05SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
6h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
£288GOL
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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10:15 - 16:30REC  Recife Guararapes Intl-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
6h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
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15:05 - 21:00SDU  Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-REC Recife Guararapes Intl
5h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas
£291GOL
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Return flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport start at £134. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £122 to £218. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £134 on Azul.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and is 9% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport at £116 return.
•October (£278) and September (£263) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 140% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 69% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£96
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 65% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

When to book flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Recife to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How long is a flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    A direct flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 1,158 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight?

    Return flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport range from £122 to £218, with an average of £159 over the past 12 months. Anything below £122 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 88% above the route average of £159. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £134 to £645. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £166, which is 64% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)?

    Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • FOCO
    • MOVIDA
    • Avis
    • Budget
    • Localiza

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    Flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport usually depart from Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport pass through?

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

    • Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) – 45% of one-stop connections
    • Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) – 27% of one-stop connections
    • Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Brasilia (BSB) – 4% of one-stop connections

    Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £146 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £180, a difference of £35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    Flying via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 11m, compared to 5h 20m via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) and 6h 25m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

  • What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are Copacabana Beach, Praia do Arpoador, and Feira Hippie de Ipanema. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average £146 – about £35 less than Monday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 69% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Recife to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport trip for February. Fares historically average £116 return in that month – typically £162 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.
    - Hotel Atlântico Avenida
    - ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
    - Atlântico Business Centro

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