Cheap flights from Detroit to Recife from £320

Cheap flights from Detroit to Recife from £320

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Mon, Aug 10
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£320
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Mon, Aug 10
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£322
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Sat, Aug 8
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£330
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Sat, Aug 8
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£339
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Thu, Aug 6
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£452
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Sun, Aug 9
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£463
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£724
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£733
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£762
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Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£847
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Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
Detroit DTWRecife REC
£858
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Sun, Aug 9 – Thu, Aug 13
Detroit DTWRecife REC
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How much do flights to Recife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£320

Cheapest round-trip

£724

Average round-trip

£1,035

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from Recife airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: conventional bus and airport bus.

Recife is served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, conventional buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The city's metro system does not directly serve the airport, making ground transportation the primary option for travelers.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-40 min

R$50 – R$80; metered fare; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

R$30 – R$60; app-based pricing; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

40-60 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare; exact change recommended

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

25-45 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Boa Viagem beach area

20-40 min

R$100 – R$180; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

R$120 – R$250; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (Brazilian Real); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the arrivals terminal.
  • Traffic in Recife can be heavy during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM), significantly affecting journey times.
  • Taxis from the airport use meters; agree on the fare or confirm meter use before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Recife

Depart from
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Average flights per week
315
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Recife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Recife

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February30°C25°C
March30°C25°C
April30°C24°C
May29°C24°C
June28°C23°C
July27°C22°C
August27°C22°C
September27°C23°C
October28°C23°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
August
Sunny days
286
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
85%
26°C24°C
25 Jul
87%
25°C24°C
Sunday
19 Jul
36%
27°C23°C
26 Jul
74%
26°C23°C
Monday
20 Jul
43%
27°C23°C
27 Jul
12%
27°C23°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
87%
25°C23°C
28 Jul
19%
27°C23°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
60%
28°C23°C
29 Jul
59%
27°C22°C
Thursday
23 Jul
73%
27°C24°C
30 Jul
36%
27°C23°C
Friday
24 Jul
82%
26°C23°C
31 Jul
56%
27°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines. Detroit and Recife have 315 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and Rio de Janeiro, London, São Paulo, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus, Buenos Aires, Fortaleza, Asunción, Florianópolis, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Boston, Belo Horizonte, Chicago, Barcelona, Londrina, Toronto, São Luís, Seattle.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Willow Run Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.
What airports are near Recife?
The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande.
Which airlines fly between Detroit and Recife?
Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Recife with Frontier Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and Recife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and Recife, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Detroit and Recife?
Traveling between Detroit and Recife, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International
How many airports are there near Recife?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Recife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Recife arrive?
What time do flights between Detroit and Recife depart?
What time do flights between Detroit and Recife arrive?

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