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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $309. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Recife.$310 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Recife.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Recife on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Thu, 29 Apr.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jun, returning Sat, 19 Jun.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$333 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.

Recife.$356 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.

Recife.$379 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.

Recife.$379 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.

Recife.$403 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.

Recife.$404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.

Recife.$413 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Recife.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $413, select.

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Sao Paulo to Recife: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$310
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	3 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	Aerolíneas Argentinas
Average flights per week	841

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife is $310. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife?

3 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife.

Which airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife?

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Delta and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife.

How many flights are there a week from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife?

As of August 2026, there are 841 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife?

The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Recife is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Recife?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Recife but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Recife?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Recife is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife with?

Currently, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Recife.

Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know

Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport.
Sao Paulo and Recife are both in the UTC-3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from GRU to REC start at 02:00 — the first with Gol. The latest departure is at 23:45 with Gol. In total, you can take your pick of 95 weekly Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport flights.
Your GRU to REC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Recife (and then other destinations in Brazil) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier that offers GRU to REC flights. A dependable 83.09% of its services on this route land on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Recife Airport (REC)

At the moment, $169 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $310. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from GRU to REC by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GRU to REC.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)

When it comes to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near GRU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)

If you're arriving on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near REC:
Go where the road takes you with a Recife Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and venture far and wide through Recife and beyond.
Booking your ride from Recife Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife

From Recife Airport, Recife is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)

July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Recife in March.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Recife Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to REC in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of Brazil

You've done Recife, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its leading sights. From Jatiuca Beach to Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.