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$79+ Cheap flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO) to Recife (REC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAO — REC
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sao Paulo to Recife Guararapes Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sao Paulo to Recife

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Recife (REC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(GOL)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$209

Good round-trip deal

$180 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Recife
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sao Paulo to Recife. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/44:40 pmGRU - REC
Nonstop3h 00mAzul
Wed 6/118:30 pmREC - GRU
Nonstop3h 10mAzul
Deal found 4/21$145
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/101:40 pmGRU - REC
Nonstop3h 15mGOL
Mon 6/165:45 pmREC - GRU
Nonstop3h 15mGOL
Deal found 4/20$154
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/119:55 pmCGH - REC
Nonstop3h 05mAzul
Mon 6/303:30 amREC - CGH
Nonstop3h 20mAzul
Deal found 4/21$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:55 pmGRU - REC
Nonstop3h 05mLATAM Airlines
Mon 9/16:20 pmREC - GRU
Nonstop3h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/21$164
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:00 amVCP - REC
Nonstop3h 05mAzul
Mon 6/303:20 amREC - VCP
Nonstop3h 15mAzul
Deal found 4/21$164
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:00 amCGH - REC
Nonstop3h 15mGOL
Mon 8/256:55 pmREC - CGH
Nonstop3h 25mGOL
Deal found 4/21$166
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/119:55 pmCGH - REC
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/14:45 amREC - CGH
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$172
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/114:40 pmGRU - REC
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/112:25 pmREC - GRU
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$174
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/38:10 pmCGH - REC
Nonstop3h 10mLATAM Airlines
Tue 7/83:55 amREC - CGH
Nonstop3h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/22$190
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:25 amVCP - REC
1 stop4h 50mGOL
Wed 6/1112:25 pmREC - VCP
1 stop6h 00mGOL
Deal found 4/21$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:05 pmVCP - REC
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/22:55 amREC - VCP
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$249

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sao Paulo to Recife that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sao Paulo to Recife that are best for you.

Fly from

Sao Paulo

Fly to

Recife

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sao PauloRecife

GRU - REC

GRUREC

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 6/4

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 6/11

8:30 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$145

Sao PauloRecife

GRU - REC

GRUREC

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 6/10

1:40 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 6/16

5:45 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$154

Sao PauloRecife

CGH - REC

CGHREC

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 6/11

9:55 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 6/30

3:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$159

Sao PauloRecife

GRU - REC

GRUREC

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 8/28

10:55 pm-2:00 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 9/1

6:20 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$164

Sao PauloRecife

VCP - REC

VCPREC

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 6/30

3:20 am-6:35 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$164

Sao PauloRecife

CGH - REC

CGHREC

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Fri 8/15

7:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 8/25

6:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$166

Sao PauloRecife

CGH - REC

CGHREC

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Wed 6/11

9:55 pm-1:00 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 7/1

4:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$172

Sao PauloRecife

GRU - REC

GRUREC

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 9/20

11:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sat 10/4

9:20 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$184

Sao PauloRecife

CGH - REC

CGHREC

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Thu 7/3

8:10 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 7/8

3:55 am-7:20 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$190

Sao PauloRecife

VCP - REC

VCPREC

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Wed 6/4

11:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 6/11

12:25 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$244

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sao Paulo to Recife in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sao Paulo-Recife flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sao Paulo-Recife flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sao Paulo-Recife flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sao Paulo-Recife flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sao Paulo-Recife flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Recife

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Recife from Sao Paulo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sao Paulo to Recife

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sao Paulo to Recife?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sao Paulo to Recife. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sao Paulo to Recife may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Recife?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Recife (average of $649). Flying from Sao Paulo to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAO to REC?

Find hourly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Recife. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sao Paulo to Recife in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sao Paulo to Recife?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sao Paulo to Recife. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sao Paulo to Recife flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Recife

Explore weekly flight availability from Sao Paulo to Recife. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

The most flights from SAO to REC are scheduled on a Tuesday (115 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Rainfall in Recife by month

Plan your trip to Recife by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Recife ranges from 0.8 - 11.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Recife when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Recife by month

Plan your trip to Recife by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Recife, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Recife

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Recife. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Recife. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sao Paulo to Recife, see what other customers have to say about Aerolineas Argentinas, Azul and LATAM Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
859 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
859 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
859 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Azul
8.0
Very good
775 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
859 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,764 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
859 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
859 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,064 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
859 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sao Paulo to Recife. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Recife from Sao Paulo?

    Recife Guararapes Intl (REC), located 5.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Sao Paulo to Recife. 3 airlines have flights to Guararapes Intl from Sao Paulo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sao Paulo to Recife Guararapes Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 77 inbound flights from Sao Paulo per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Recife round-trip?

    Azul, at $148, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sao Paulo to Recife.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include GOL and LATAM Airlines. Azul is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sao Paulo to Recife one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is GOL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $81. However, be on the lookout for offers from Azul and LATAM Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sao Paulo to Recife for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sao Paulo to Recife?

    Most travelers choose Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Recife Guararapes Intl, Sao Paulo Congonhas - Recife Guararapes Intl or Sao Paulo Viracopos - Recife Guararapes Intl when deciding on the best route from Sao Paulo to Recife.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sao Paulo to Recife?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Recife consider choosing South African (95%), Royal Air Maroc (94%) or Air Canada (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Recife?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $86. While the most popular route (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - Recife Guararapes Intl) can be booked for $143 on average our data indicates $234 when flying from Sao Paulo to Recife.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sao Paulo to Recife that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sao Paulo to Recife flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sao Paulo to Recife?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sao Paulo to Recife.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sao Paulo to Recife?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sao Paulo to Recife by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo to Recife?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo to Recife (average of $649). Flying from Sao Paulo to Recife in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sao Paulo to Recife

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sao Paulo to Recife. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AzulCheapest$110Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
GOLCheapest$136Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$159Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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