How many flights from São Paulo to Recife are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 49.5% of flights from São Paulo to Recife were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that nearly half of the available options historically offered direct travel between the two cities.

How long does it take to fly from São Paulo to Recife?

The typical direct flight from São Paulo to Recife has a median duration of 3 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 2100 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from São Paulo to Recife?

Historically, good prices on flights from São Paulo to Recife have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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São Paulo to Recife: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Recife

A typical journey from São Paulo to Recife takes about 3h 5m, including connecting itineraries. For those flying direct, the non-stop flight time is also 3h 5m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends significantly to 10h 55m.

When looking for cheap flights from São Paulo to Recife, prices are typically $279–$575, with a median of $392. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest months to fly from São Paulo to Recife are March, with a median fare of $130, followed by June at $239, and April at $261. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

For flights from São Paulo to Recife, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 49.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from São Paulo to Recife. When an itinerary includes connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

The route from São Paulo to Recife covers a distance of 2100 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic hop but shorter than an intercontinental trip.

How much is a round trip from São Paulo to Recife

Regular price: $144 - $429

Prices for flights from São Paulo to Recife are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $144 and $429. The current lowest deal is $149 with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, for travel from Mar 30-Apr 6.

now $149

Low $144

High $429

The cheapest time to fly from São Paulo to Recife

The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Recife is March, with a median price of $130. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $922. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $130

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $922

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Direct flights from São Paulo to Recife

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Last-minute flights going from São Paulo to Recife

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Recife

São Paulo (VCP) - Recife (REC)

LATAM Chile

$290

$203

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Recife

São Paulo (VCP) - Recife (REC)

LATAM Chile

$299

$209

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Recife

São Paulo (VCP) - Recife (REC)

LATAM Chile

$260

$193

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Recife

São Paulo (VCP) - Recife (REC)

LATAM Chile

$305

$203

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Recife

São Paulo (VCP) - Recife (REC)

LATAM Chile

$305

$188

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

VCP - Recife

São Paulo (VCP) - Recife (REC)

LATAM Chile

$315

$191

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from São Paulo to Recife

4 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 25

$429 → $252

41%

5 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 22

$372 → $201

46%

5 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 20

$365 → $205

44%

8 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 25

$414 → $255

38%

Popular Airports to fly from São Paulo to Recife

São Paulo - Recife route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for São Paulo to Recife are near the typical level, with a median of $392.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $130, followed by June at $239.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 5m.

Direct flights from São Paulo to Recife typically take 3h 5m, while connecting flights average 10h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras.

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras offers direct flights.

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has direct flights from São Paulo to Recife, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from São Paulo to Recife are frequent, with 5% good price share.

São Paulo main airports to depart from

São Paulo–Guarulhos International (GRU)

Cheapest

São Paulo–Guarulhos International is a good option for flights from São Paulo to Recife.

📍 ~21 km from São Paulo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Recife main airports to arrive at

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International (REC)

Cheapest

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for Recife.

📍 ~10 km from Recife (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$153

Airports nearby Recife used as alternative

Presidente Castro Pinto International (JPA)

Presidente Castro Pinto International is a useful alternative for Recife due to its proximity and high-quality road links.

📍 ~100 km from Recife (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Recife

$505

Save $322

LATAM Chile

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Recife

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from São Paulo to Recife is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for tickets was around $312. Prices tend to increase significantly for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $943. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance were higher, averaging $456, based on data across the trailing quarter.

A flight from São Paulo to Recife is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $279. This threshold represents the lower quartile of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $392, while prices in the upper quartile reached $575 or more.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from São Paulo to Recife, with a median price of $130. Other historically affordable months include June, with a median price of $239, and April, with a median price of $261. The annual median price for this route, based on data across 270 days, is $392.

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São Paulo to Recife: Overview

Insights for flights from São Paulo to Recife

How much is a round trip from São Paulo to Recife

Regular price: $144 - $429

Prices for flights from São Paulo to Recife are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $144 and $429. The current lowest deal is $149 with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, for travel from Mar 30-Apr 6.

now $149

Low $144

High $429

The cheapest time to fly from São Paulo to Recife

March

Cheapest

Flights from $130

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $922

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec