
Cheap Flights from Recife to Rio De Janeiro
Cheap Flights from Recife to Rio De Janeiro
Looking for cheap flights from Recife to Rio De Janeiro? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Recife to Rio De Janeiro vary by season, cabin, and date. There is no award space in the next two months right now. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Recife to Rio De Janeiro for specific travel dates.
Recife to Rio De Janeiro flight facts
Distance
1,164 mi
1,873 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Rio De Janeiro is in the same time zone as Recife.
Airports in Recife
REC · Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre Intl
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl
SDU · Santos Dumont
SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Joao Pessoa - Rio De Janeiro · Joao Pessoa is 68 mi from Recife
Flights Maceio - Rio De Janeiro · Maceio is 113 mi from Recife
Flights Natal - Rio De Janeiro · Natal is 166 mi from Recife
Premium cabin flights from Recife to Rio De Janeiro
Selected hotels for your next stay

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
From 8,000 Pts or $299

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
From Pts or $366

Copacabana, RJ (Brazil)
Emiliano Rio(SLH)
From Pts or $586
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Recife to Rio De Janeiro depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Recife to Rio De Janeiro.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Recife to Rio De Janeiro.
Recife and Rio De Janeiro are about 1,164 miles (1,873 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,164-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Rio De Janeiro is in the same time zone as Recife.
Departures from Recife: Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre Intl (REC). Arrivals in Rio De Janeiro: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl (GIG), Santos Dumont (SDU), Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rio De Janeiro, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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