Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife (REC) flights
An economy award from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife (REC) starts at 7,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Gol, plus taxes and fees from $5. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife (REC): Azul and Gol. The two airports are 1,155 miles (1,859 km) apart. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Maceio, Aracaju and Salvador and more.
How many miles GIG to REC costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Gol | 7,500 | $5–20 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Azul | 10,000 | $33–48 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Azul | 11,000 | $5–370 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from GIG to REC
- AzulNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- GolNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book GIG to REC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Azul, Gol
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Azul, Gol
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Gol
- Azul FidelidadeBooks Azul
- GOL SmilesBooks Gol
GIG to REC with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Maceio (MCZ)Gol, then Azul
- Via Aracaju (AJU)Gol, then Azul
- Via Salvador (SSA)Gol the whole way
- Via Vitoria (VIX)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)Azul the whole way
- Via Joao Pessoa (JPA)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Natal (NAT)Gol, then Azul
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Sao Paulo (CGH)Gol the whole way
- Via Campinas (VCP)Azul the whole way
- Via Uberlandia (UDI)Gol, then Azul
- Via Brasilia (BSB)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Goiania (GYN)Gol, then Azul
- Via Fortaleza (FOR)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Teresina (THE)Gol, then Azul
GIG to REC: common questions
How many miles does GIG to REC cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Gol, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and Emirates Skywards (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from GIG to REC?
Azul and Gol fly nonstop from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife (REC).
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Recife by plane?
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) and Recife (REC) are 1,155 miles (1,859 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GIG to REC award flights?
5 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Azul Fidelidade and GOL Smiles. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Rio De Janeiro and Recife?
The most direct connections are through Maceio (MCZ), Aracaju (AJU), Salvador (SSA), Vitoria (VIX) and Belo Horizonte (CNF). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gol through Salvador.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.