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Only Azul operates flights between Recife and Porto Alegre.

Flights from Recife to Porto Alegre usually depart from Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) and arrive at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA).

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 Recife to Porto Alegre.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $249 round-trip via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), compared to $291 for nonstop.

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 Azul and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

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

• Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) - 8% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Recife to Porto Alegre route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $266 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $29. 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 Porto Alegre route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Recife to Porto Alegre flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Porto Alegre are Araujo Vianna Auditorium, Fiergs Exhibition and Convention Center and Moinhos de Vento Park. These are among the most viewed places in Porto Alegre on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 7:00 am
• Latest: departs at 6:15 pm and lands at 10:45 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 61% above the route average of $278. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Recife to Porto Alegre takes 4h 30m, covering 1,840 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $219 to $1,118. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Recife to Porto Alegre are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Azul is the only airline operating Recife to Porto Alegre flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

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 Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 7h 02m via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and 7h 07m via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF).

Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport (POA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Recife to Porto Alegre range from $231 to $341, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $231 counts as a good deal.