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Only Azul operates flights between Montevideo and Recife.

Flights from Montevideo to Recife usually depart from Montevideo Carrasco (MVD) and arrive at Recife Guararapes Intl (REC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azul: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Montevideo to Recife.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $469 round-trip via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), compared to $518 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Montevideo to Recife most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 0% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 0% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Montevideo to Recife route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $460 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $522, a difference of $62. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Montevideo to Recife route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Recife are Pina Beach and Boa Viagem Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Recife on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montevideo to Recife:

• Earliest: departs at 2:40 pm and lands at 7:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:40 pm and lands at 7:35 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $487. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Montevideo to Recife takes 4h 55m, covering 2,278 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $420 to $2,748. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Montevideo to Recife are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $308, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Azul is the only airline operating Montevideo to Recife flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 00m, compared with 9h 04m via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and 9h 12m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Recife Guararapes Intl Airport (REC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· FOCO
· Avis
· Localiza
· MOVIDA
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Montevideo to Recife range from $427 to $572, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $427 counts as a good deal.