Cheap Flights from Recife to Sao Paulo Starting at $66

The route Recife — Sao Paulo is served by many carriers — 4 in total, including Azul Brazilian Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, and LATAM Brasil. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $66) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the main international gateway for Brazil’s Pernambuco state and typically handles a mix of full-service carriers and low-cost/regional airlines serving domestic and seasonal international routes. It’s located about 8–12 km (roughly 20–40 minutes) from Recife’s historic center depending on traffic; taxis and app rides usually cost in the mid-range for Brazilian cities, while airport buses and shared vans offer cheaper options with longer journeys. Car rental and private transfer services are widely available. Pros: relatively modern facilities and direct connections across Brazil and some South American/European services. Cons: peak-hour congestion can extend transfer times and budget travelers may find fewer ultra-low-cost options than at smaller regional airports.

São Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU) is the city’s main international gateway and a regional hub for full-service carriers, typically handling most long-haul and many domestic flights. Expect a mix of legacy airlines plus international alliances; fares can be mid-to-high compared with smaller airports. The airport lies about 25–30 km northeast of downtown São Paulo; travel options include airport buses or coach services (45–70 minutes depending on traffic), taxi or rideshare (35–60 minutes), and the airport rail link/commuter services that may take around 40–60 minutes — fares vary by provider. Pros: wide route choice, extensive passenger services; cons: can be busy and subject to congestion and longer transfer times. São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH) serves as a busy domestic and regional airport favored by business travelers and short-haul carriers, typically hosting many short-hop flights at competitive prices. Located roughly 8–9 km from the city center, it’s the closest major airport to central São Paulo. Transport options include taxis or rideshares (15–30 minutes depending on traffic), buses and local transit connections with similar journey times; fares are usually modest for short trips. Pros: proximity to central business districts and quick check-in for domestic trips; cons: limited international services and frequent congestion during peak hours. Viracopos–Campinas (VCP) often functions as a secondary international and cargo-focused airport, commonly used for lower-cost or charter services and freight operations rather than city-center convenience. It sits around 90–100 km northwest of São Paulo, so travel to the city can be longer: coach and shuttle services typically take 70–100 minutes, while driving can take similarly long depending on traffic; fares vary by operator. Pros: less crowded terminals and sometimes lower fares for certain routes; cons: substantially farther from central São Paulo and fewer public transport options, making transfers less convenient for tight itineraries.

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