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Among airlines operating Recife to Buenos Aires flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Recife and Buenos Aires. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetSMART
• GOL
• LATAM Airlines

Flights from Recife to Buenos Aires usually depart from Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) and may arrive at several airports in Buenos Aires area, including Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

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

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aerolineas Argentinas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Recife to Buenos Aires.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $391 round-trip, compared to $415 via a layover through Brasilia (BSB).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) - 1% 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 7% on the Recife to Buenos Aires route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $453, a difference of $31. 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 Recife to Buenos Aires route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Recife to Buenos Aires flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Buenos Aires are Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental and Parque Centenario. These are among the most viewed places in Buenos Aires on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:25 am and lands at 7:59 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 1:49 am.

The flight takes about 5h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $429. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Recife to Buenos Aires takes 5h 34m, covering 2,357 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 $364 to $1,439. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Recife to Buenos Aires are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while GOL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Recife to Buenos Aires flights are:

• LATAM Airlines: 94% on time
• GOL: 94% on time
• JetSMART: 92% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 93% of the time on average.

Night 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 Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 48m, compared with 9h 51m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 10h 17m via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Since Buenos Aires is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) — daily rates from around $15:

• Hertz
• Rentacar
• Street Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Localiza

Near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) — daily rates from around $25:

• Alamo
• Hertz
• Localiza
• Rentacar
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Recife to Buenos Aires range from $361 to $502, with an average of $429 over the past 12 months. Anything below $361 counts as a good deal.