Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Recife and São Paulo takes around 3.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Recife and São Paulo?

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The flight distance between Recife and São Paulo is 2131 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and São Paulo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Recife and São Paulo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fernando de Noronha, Ribeirão Preto, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Orlando, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Florianópolis, Goiânia, Porto Alegre, Montreal, Asunción, Lisbon, Boston, Córdoba, Cancún, Santiago de Chile.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and London, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Florianópolis, Foz do Iguaçu, Johannesburg, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Buenos Aires, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Cape Town, Curitiba, Manaus, Los Angeles, Fortaleza, Atlanta, Lima, Manchester, Glasgow.

Question 6

What airports are near Recife?

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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.

Question 7

What airports are near São Paulo?

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The main airport in São Paulo is São Paulo–Guarulhos International. It is also served by Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Recife and São Paulo?

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Currently, you can fly between Recife and São Paulo with Azul, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Recife and São Paulo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife and São Paulo, 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Recife and São Paulo?

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Traveling between Recife and São Paulo, 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Recife?

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There are a number of airports in and around Recife. The main one is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International and other nearby airports include Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande

Question 12

How many airports are there near São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around São Paulo. The main one is São Paulo–Guarulhos International and other nearby airports include Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and São Paulo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and São Paulo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Recife and São Paulo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Recife and São Paulo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£90
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£245
Cheapest round-trip	£83
Average round-trip	£254
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Bus Service (Guarulhos)	60-120 min	varies by destination; BRL 55–75 (USD 11–15)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Paulista
CPTM Train + Metro	90-120 min	BRL 5–10 (USD 1–2); requires bus connection to station	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Taxi (fixed fare)	40-90 min	fixed fare zones; BRL 150–250 (USD 30–50)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/99)	40-90 min	surge pricing applies; BRL 80–180 (USD 16–36)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup location

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line 5 (Lilás)	25-40 min	single fare; BRL 5 (USD 1)	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to Paulista area
Taxi	20-60 min	metered; BRL 40–100 (USD 8–20)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct to any destination
Ride-hailing (Uber/99)	20-60 min	surge pricing applies; BRL 25–70 (USD 5–14)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	---	11
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Sunday 11 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Azul	6	4	6	7	11	11	11
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	---	1	3
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 60 total	Daily flights: 8.57 average	Most flights: Friday 11 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	20°C
February	28°C	19°C
March	27°C	19°C
April	25°C	17°C
May	23°C	15°C
June	22°C	14°C
July	23°C	13°C
August	24°C	14°C
September	26°C	16°C
October	26°C	17°C
November	26°C	17°C
December	27°C	19°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes

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