Flights from Sao Paulo to Recife: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

2131 km

Distance

Flight prices to Recife

$157 – $158

Price range (Roundtrip)

Weather now

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+88°F

Broken clouds

Airports

REC

10km

Flight prices from Sao Paulo to Recife

This is how much people usually pay for flying from Sao Paulo to Recife (return flight):

$157 – $158

$157

Cheap

$157

Average price

$158

Expensive

These are normal flight prices from Sao Paulo to Recife. This means that the majority of our users have chosen flights within this range. If you see prices higher than $158, it is probably an expensive flight. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Recife?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Sao Paulo to Recife flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Recife an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Sao Paulo to Recife with other routes:

Cheap

Price per kilometer: 0.07 $ / km

Flight prices to Recife ($157 – $158) are pretty cheap compared to other destinations.

Select dates to search flights to Recife

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Recife:

November

2025

Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Recife

We could not found any direct flights to Recife, if you are flying from Sao Paulo. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Brazil).

Not enought data yet

Airports in Recife and Sao Paulo

Recife has 1 airport and Sao Paulo has 4 airports.

Recife

Sao Paulo

Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

10 km from Recife city center.

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Taxi

~15 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Recife is better?

The closest airport to Recife city center is Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) with 10 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), trip will take 15 min.

Things to do in Recife

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Recife:

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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas - Muro Alto or Serrambi

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Private Transfer from Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas

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Private City Tour Recife, Olinda and Brennand Institute By RECIFE TRANSLADO

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Recife and Olinda City Tour

Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Walking Tours

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Porto de Galinhas Day Trip

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • 4WD Tours • Ports of Call Tours

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Full Day Tour to Olinda and Recife

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Recife Airport (REC) to Recife City Round Trip Private Transfer

Airport & Hotel Transfers • Private Drivers • Transportation Services

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Planning a trip from Sao Paulo to Recife? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Recife looks currently:

Thu, 20 November

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+88°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

62 %

Fri, 21 November

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+84°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

58 %

Sat, 22 November

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+84°F

Rain

6 m/s

58 %

Sun, 23 November

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

66 %

Mon, 24 November

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+82°F

Rain

5 m/s

63 %

Tue, 25 November

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+84°F

Rain

4 m/s

61 %

Wed, 26 November

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+84°F

Rain

5 m/s

59 %

Thu, 27 November

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+84°F

Rain

6 m/s

60 %

Fri, 28 November

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

65 %

Sat, 29 November

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+84°F

Rain

6 m/s

62 %

Sun, 30 November

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+82°F

Rain

5 m/s

67 %

Mon, 01 December

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+84°F

Rain

7 m/s

64 %

Tue, 02 December

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

64 %

Wed, 03 December

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+84°F

Rain

6 m/s

61 %

Thu, 04 December

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+84°F

Rain

6 m/s

60 %

How expensive is Recife?

Recife prices compared to Sao Paulo:

Recife is in average 28% cheaper than Sao Paulo. The biggest difference is Ch. The smallest difference is Utilities (+7%) and Transport (-9%).

Some Price Examples (vs Sao Paulo):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$5.24 vs $8.26

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$41.31 vs $45.43

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McMeal at McDonalds

$7.98 vs $8.52

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Cappuccino (regular)

$1.66 vs $2.33

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.15 vs $1.61

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.54 vs $1.11

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.15 vs $1.26

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.83 vs $1.97

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.86 vs $2.86

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.63 vs $12.13

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$3.49 vs $4.94

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Banana (1kg)

$1.56 vs $1.98

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$8.26 vs $11.01

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.43 vs $1.90

Recife in average is 28% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Childcare, Rent, Clothing prices.

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CO₂-e emission on the Sao Paulo – Recife route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Recife:

796 kg796 kg796 kg

From 796 kg to 796 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Sao Paulo to Recife route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.

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~40 trees

are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on Sao Paulo – Recife flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Recife, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:

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FAQ

Flying from Sao Paulo to Recife? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Recife?

The closest airport to Recife is Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport which is 10 km away. In total Recife has 1 airport: Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

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What is the distance between Sao Paulo and Recife?

The distance between Sao Paulo and Recife is 2131 km.

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How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Recife?

The average flight time from Sao Paulo to Recife is between ∞h NaNm and -∞h NaNm.

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How much is the flight from Sao Paulo to Recife?

Typically a return flight from Sao Paulo to Recife costs $79 – $166.

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What is the weather in Recife?

Recife weather varies from +75°F in July to +82°F in November on average. Right now it is Broken clouds and +88°F in Recife.

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Is there a direct connection between Sao Paulo and Recife?

No, there are no direct flights to Recife if you are flying from Sao Paulo.

Recife guide

Recife themes

This is what Recife is known for:

Location

Recife is located in Brazil, 2131 km away from Sao Paulo:

Recife time zone

Both Sao Paulo and Recife have the same time zone

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01:06

Time in Recife right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Brazilian Real equals 18.79 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 532.31 Brazilian Real.

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R$ 100 = $18.79

Exchange rate

Visa to Brazil

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Brazil

Official language in Brazil is Portuguese. People knowledge of English is mediocre².

Portuguese

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Make sure to prepare when going to Recife and take measures for your personal safety³.

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Potentially dangerous

Recife pros and cons

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