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Among airlines operating Sao Paulo 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.

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

• Azul
• LATAM Airlines
• GOL

Flights from Sao Paulo to Recife may depart from several airports in Sao Paulo area, including Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP). Flights usually 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 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sao Paulo to Recife:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $210 round-trip, compared to $227 via a layover through Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Brasilia (BSB) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) - 2% of one-stop connections

Brasilia (BSB) 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 Sao Paulo to Recife route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $204 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $231, a difference of $27. 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 Sao Paulo to Recife route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo to Recife flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 17%, and night flights for 14%.

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 Sao Paulo to Recife:

• Earliest: departs at 3:25 am and lands at 6:30 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 3:00 am.

The flight takes about 3h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 44% above the route average of $212. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to Recife takes 3h 05m, covering 1,317 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 $154 to $1,185. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sao Paulo to Recife are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $94, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Azul: 87% on time
• GOL: 86% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 76% on time

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

Morning 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 Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl (CNF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 25m, compared with 6h 37m via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and 6h 39m via Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA).

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 Sao Paulo to Recife range from $171 to $295, with an average of $212 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.