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$82+ Cheap flights from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
REC — SAO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Recife Guararapes Intl to Sao Paulo are usually found in May or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (SAO). 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 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$82
(GOL)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$203

Good round-trip deal

$190 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
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Cheapest flights from Recife to Sao Paulo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Recife to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/295:05 pmREC - CGH
2 stops20h 35mGOL
Mon 6/27:05 amCGH - REC
1 stop9h 10mGOL
Deal found 4/16$158
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 7/107:10 pmREC - GRU
Nonstop3h 20mGOL
Tue 7/229:30 amGRU - REC
1 stop6h 45mGOL
Deal found 4/16$175
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 8/113:55 amREC - CGH
Nonstop3h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sat 8/308:10 pmCGH - REC
Nonstop3h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/16$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 6/302:50 amREC - GRU
Nonstop3h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 7/85:50 pmGRU - REC
Nonstop3h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/16$189
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 5/123:35 amREC - GRU
Nonstop3h 10mAzul
Fri 5/164:55 amGRU - REC
Nonstop3h 05mAzul
Deal found 4/17$194
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/93:20 amREC - VCP
Nonstop3h 15mAzul
Tue 5/139:45 pmVCP - REC
1 stop11h 00mAzul
Deal found 4/16$201
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:30 amREC - CGH
Nonstop3h 20mAzul
Mon 6/212:40 pmCGH - REC
Nonstop3h 05mAzul
Deal found 4/16$216
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 9/183:30 amREC - CGH
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/132:25 pmCGH - REC
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 7/162:50 amREC - GRU
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/229:30 amGRU - REC
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$232
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 7/3112:30 pmREC - VCP
1 stop4h 45mGOL
Tue 8/58:05 pmVCP - REC
1 stop6h 15mGOL
Deal found 4/17$243
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/15:10 pmREC - VCP
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/87:05 pmVCP - REC
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$378

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Recife to Sao Paulo 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Recife to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

Fly from

Recife

Fly to

Sao Paulo

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Depart

Return

Price

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - CGH

RECCGH

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 5/29

5:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 6/2

7:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$158

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - VCP

RECVCP

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 5/8

9:40 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Sat 5/10

2:20 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$175

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 7/10

7:10 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 7/22

9:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$175

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - CGH

RECCGH

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 8/11

3:55 am-7:20 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sat 8/30

8:10 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$187

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 6/30

2:50 am-6:05 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 7/8

5:50 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$189

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 7/11

4:45 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 8/16

10:55 pm-2:00 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$193

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 5/12

3:35 am-6:45 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 5/16

4:55 am-8:00 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$194

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - CGH

RECCGH

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 7/11

12:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sat 8/16

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$209

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - CGH

RECCGH

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 9/18

3:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 10/13

2:25 pm-2:20 am

1 stop11h 55m

$225

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - VCP

RECVCP

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 5/21

4:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Wed 6/4

11:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$243

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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 Recife to Sao Paulo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Recife-Sao Paulo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Recife-Sao Paulo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Recife-Sao Paulo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Recife-Sao Paulo 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 Recife-Sao Paulo 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 Recife to Sao Paulo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sao Paulo from Recife with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Recife to Sao Paulo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Recife to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo (average of $691). Flying from Recife to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 REC to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Recife to Sao Paulo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Recife to Sao Paulo in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 59% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Recife to Sao Paulo

Explore weekly flight availability from Recife to Sao Paulo. 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 17, 2025.

The most flights from REC to SAO are scheduled on a Thursday (113 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Rainfall in Sao Paulo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sao Paulo ranges from 0.8 - 9.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sao Paulo when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Sao Paulo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sao Paulo, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aerolineas Argentinas, Azul and LATAM Airlines from Recife to Sao Paulo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

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
858 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

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
774 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

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
1,761 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

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
1,059 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
858 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

8.3

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 Recife to Sao Paulo. 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 from for flights from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    Recife Guararapes Intl (REC), located 5.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Recife to Sao Paulo. 3 airlines have flights from Guararapes Intl to Sao Paulo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Recife Guararapes Intl to Sao Paulo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 65 outbound flights to Sao Paulo per day.

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

    Flying on GOL is currently your cheapest option to Sao Paulo, with prices starting at $158. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LATAM Airlines and Azul, with the lowest prices starting at $187 and $194, respectively. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with GOL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $82. LATAM Airlines flights start at $85 while deals on Azul start at $85 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Recife to Sao Paulo consider Recife Guararapes Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Recife Guararapes Intl - Sao Paulo Congonhas or Recife Guararapes Intl - Sao Paulo Viracopos as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Recife to Sao Paulo are TAAG (100%), Air Canada (93%) and Air France (91%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Recife Guararapes Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) can be booked for $154 on average our data indicates $622 when flying from Recife to Sao Paulo.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Recife to Sao Paulo 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 Recife to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo (average of $691). Flying from Recife to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 Recife to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Recife to Sao Paulo. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AzulCheapest$128Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$153Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$154Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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