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

• Earliest: departs at 2:35 am and lands at 4:00 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:15 am.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

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

A nonstop flight from Recife to Fortaleza takes 1h 25m, covering 389 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Recife to Fortaleza range from $119 to $189, with an average of $148 over the past 12 months. Anything below $119 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 77% above the $148 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $147 round-trip, compared to $208 via a layover through Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Azul. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Recife to Fortaleza flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Recife to Fortaleza are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $65, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Fortaleza Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Avis
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Flights from Recife to Fortaleza usually depart from Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) and arrive at Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Fortaleza route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

Connecting flights from Recife to Fortaleza most commonly pass through:

• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Recife to Fortaleza. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $137 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $159, a difference of $22.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Recife and Fortaleza. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Azul
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 7h 54m via Brasilia (BSB).

Some of the most popular sights in Fortaleza are Meireles Beach, Praia do Futuro and Mercado Central. These are among the most viewed places in Fortaleza on KAYAK.

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

• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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