Route guide

Recife to Rio de Janeiro (REC-GIG): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, and Aerolíneas Argentinas fly nonstop between Recife (REC) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG), roughly 57 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every REC to GIG departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

57
Nonstop flights a week
1,156 mi
Nonstop distance
Free
To get started

Confirmed upgrade & award space on every REC to GIG departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Recife to Rio de Janeiro to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

See real availability

Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each REC to GIG departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you are tracking.

Plan on the map

See REC to GIG on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

Airlines flying Recife to Rio de Janeiro nonstop

Carriers operating REC to GIG nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Gol Transportes Aéreos
  • Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
  • Aerolíneas Argentinas

Frequently asked questions about REC to GIG

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Recife?
REC to GIG covers about 1,156 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from REC to GIG?
Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, and Aerolíneas Argentinas fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all three of them.
How many flights a week are there from REC to GIG?
About 57 nonstop flights a week run between Recife and Rio de Janeiro in the current schedule, operated by Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, and Aerolíneas Argentinas. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on REC to GIG?
Open the REC to GIG calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Recife to Rio de Janeiro route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

Never miss REC to GIG upgrade or award space

Track confirmed availability, set alerts, and book with confidence. Free to start, no credit card required.

Get started free