Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Paulo and Recife takes around 3.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between São Paulo and Recife?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, London, Salvador, Florianópolis, Foz do Iguaçu, Porto Alegre, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Manchester, Manaus, Fortaleza, Curitiba, Madrid, Porto Seguro, Goiânia, Paris, Lima.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and Rio de Janeiro, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus, Buenos Aires, Fortaleza, Asunción, Florianópolis, Porto Alegre, Brasília, Boston, Belo Horizonte, Chicago, Barcelona, Londrina, Toronto, São Luís, Seattle, Santiago de Chile.

Question 6

Which airports are there in São Paulo?

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São Paulo is mainly served by São Paulo–Guarulhos International. But there are other airports nearby, including São Paulo–Congonhas, Viracopos International.

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

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 9

Which airlines fly between São Paulo and Recife?

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

What flights operate between São Paulo and Recife?

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Traveling between São Paulo 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near São Paulo?

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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

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 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Recife 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 São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Recife 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 Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between São Paulo and Recife 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 São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between São Paulo and Recife 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 Recife, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£46
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£106
Cheapest round-trip	£93
Average round-trip	£123
Nonstop flights in July	£52 – £192

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Conventional taxi	20-40 min	R$50 – R$80; metered fare; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	20-40 min	R$30 – R$60; app-based pricing; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Airport bus (Linha 042)	40-60 min	R$4 – R$5; single fare; exact change recommended	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	most affordable option
Conventional bus to Boa Viagem	25-45 min	R$4 – R$5; single fare	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	Boa Viagem beach area
Private transfer	20-40 min	R$100 – R$180; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental car	20-40 min	R$120 – R$250; per day; varies by vehicle type	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
Azul	---	---	---	---	---	5	---
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	2	---	---
LATAM Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Saturday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 27.07	Tue 28.07	Wed 29.07	Thu 30.07	Fri 31.07	Sat 01.08	Sun 02.08
Azul	4	6	10	4	5	1	6
Gol Transportes Aéreos	1	3	5	7	4	5	3
LATAM Airlines	---	6	6	8	5	2	---
Weekly flights: 91 total	Daily flights: 13 average	Most flights: Wednesday 10 flights

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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

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