Cheap flights from San José to Recife from £260
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How much do flights to Recife cost?
Getting from Recife airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: conventional bus and airport bus.
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
Check-in for a flight from San José to Recife
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | GLO | G3 | Yes |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Azul | AZU | AD | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Recife
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 29°C | 24°C |
| February | 30°C | 25°C |
| March | 30°C | 25°C |
| April | 30°C | 24°C |
| May | 29°C | 24°C |
| June | 28°C | 23°C |
| July | 27°C | 22°C |
| August | 27°C | 22°C |
| September | 27°C | 23°C |
| October | 28°C | 23°C |
| November | 29°C | 24°C |
| December | 29°C | 24°C |
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