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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 10:02 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 1:22 am.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife.

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife takes 3h 07m, covering 1,322 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 Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife range from $177 to $289, with an average of $217 over the past 12 months. Anything below $177 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $217 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $215 round-trip, compared to $236 via a layover through Brasilia (BSB).

GOL is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Azul has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife flights are:

• GOL: 88% on time
• Azul: 83% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

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.

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 Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 15%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $150 to $1,019. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.

Recife Guararapes Intl Airport (REC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Avis
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Unidas

Flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife usually depart from Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH) and arrive at Recife Guararapes Intl (REC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife most commonly connect through:

• Brasilia (BSB) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $208 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $227, a difference of $19.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Recife. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Azul
• LATAM Airlines
• GOL

Flying via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 05m, compared with 6h 18m via Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) and 6h 45m via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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.

Among airlines operating Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport to Recife flights:

• GOL: offers extra legroom
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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
• GOL: 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.