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$439+ Cheap flights to Recife

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— REC
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Recife in 2026

Cheapest flights to Recife
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This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:50 pm
JFK
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REC
1 stop24h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/294:35 am
REC
-
JFK
2 stops25h 54m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/17$746
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/249:55 pm
JFK
-
REC
1 stop25h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 10/2611:00 am
REC
-
JFK
2 stops21h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/13$895
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/110:05 pm
JFK
-
REC
1 stop17h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 12/1410:35 am
REC
-
JFK
2 stops23h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/13$905
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:00 pm
JFK
-
REC
1 stop20h 20m
Delta
Thu 11/124:00 am
REC
-
JFK
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$907
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/248:30 pm
JFK
-
REC
1 stop15h 10m
Delta
Wed 9/96:20 pm
REC
-
JFK
1 stop36h 09m
Delta
Deal found 7/16$908
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/317:30 pm
JFK
-
REC
2 stops20h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 11/102:35 pm
REC
-
JFK
1 stop16h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/13$911
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/273:00 pm
LGA
-
REC
2 stops28h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/295:15 am
REC
-
LGA
2 stops29h 44m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/17$911
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1510:00 pm
JFK
-
REC
2 stops23h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 11/212:35 pm
REC
-
JFK
2 stops18h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/16$912
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2711:05 am
JFK
-
REC
2 stops22h 55m
Delta
Thu 9/101:35 pm
REC
-
JFK
1 stop16h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/16$913
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:20 pm
EWR
-
REC
2 stops23h 10m
Delta
Thu 8/274:15 pm
REC
-
EWR
2 stops22h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$921
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/25:00 pm
LGA
-
REC
2 stops22h 20m
Delta
Mon 11/94:00 am
REC
-
LGA
2 stops21h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/13$921
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/53:00 pm
LGA
-
REC
2 stops18h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 8/255:15 am
REC
-
LGA
2 stops18h 44m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/17$922

Find flight deals to Recife

Find the latest flights to Recife in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$746

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$439
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From New York to Recife Guararapes Intl
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One-way flight from New York to Recife Guararapes Intl (REC)
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Locate flights to Recife that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Recife that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

8:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 9/29

12:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops20h 35m

$833
Quickest round-trip

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

10:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 11/10

2:35 pm-5:10 am

1 stop16h 35m

$907

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/27

8:30 pm-2:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 9/11

1:35 pm-5:29 am

1 stop16h 54m

$908

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/22

9:46 pm-2:00 am

1 stop27h 14m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 9/8

6:20 pm-5:29 am

1 stop36h 09m

$908

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/27

8:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 9/7

5:15 am-5:29 am

1 stop25h 14m

$908

New YorkRecife

LGA - REC

LGAREC

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/27

3:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 9/29

5:15 am-9:59 am

2 stops29h 44m

$911

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/4

6:30 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 11/12

4:00 am-5:10 am

1 stop27h 10m

$911

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

1:10 pm-10:40 am

2 stops20h 30m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 9/9

6:20 pm-5:29 am

1 stop36h 09m

$913

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

3:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops18h 30m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 9/8

6:20 pm-5:29 am

1 stop36h 09m

$913

New YorkRecife

JFK - REC

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

2:59 pm-10:30 am

2 stops18h 31m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 9/8

6:20 pm-5:29 am

1 stop36h 09m

$913

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Recife in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Recife flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Ovago to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Recife flight deals on Cheapflights and Ovago. This is based on searches made for Recife flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Ovago is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Recife flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Ovago has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Recife. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Recife

How long is the flight to Recife?

On average, a flight from New York to Recife takes 17 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Recife from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Recife?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Recife are GOL, American Airlines and LATAM Airlines.

GOL
GOL
From $397
Azul
Azul
From $518
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From $496
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $530

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Recife?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Recife are American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and GOL.

Rainfall in Recife by month

Plan your trip to Recife by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Recife ranges from 0.8 - 11.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Recife when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Recife by month

Plan your trip to Recife by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Recife, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Recife

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Reviews of airlines servicing Recife

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Recife. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Recife. Reviews last updated July 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines,United Airlines, andGOL to Brazil. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,959 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,959 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,959 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,959 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,258 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,959 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,827 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,959 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

FAQs about flying to Recife

Getting around Recife, Brazil

Recife is easy to navigate via public transport, with the second largest metro network in Brazil serving 28 different stations across the city. Three lines operate daily from early morning to late evening, with both the airport and the beachfront located on the blue line. The city is also served by a wide-reaching bus line, the Sistema Estrutural Integrado (SEI). SEI offers 119 services, each integrated with the subway system at 13 points throughout the greater Recife metropolitan area.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Recife is served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Flights operate to Rio, Lisbon, Miami and Frankfurt throughout the year, with Lima served on a seasonal basis. Car hire is available at the airport, as are a number of private hire taxi firms. Bus services also run to and from Recife throughout operating hours.

Recife, Brazil Travel Information

  • Sharks are frequent visitors to the shores off Recife, and attacks are known to occur. Be sure to heed warnings posted by lifeguards.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Recife?

    If you book a flight to Recife, you will be flying into Guararapes Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Recife Guararapes Intl (REC) is located 5.8 mi from the center of Recife.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Recife if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Recife on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Recife?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Recife.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Recife?

    Recife Guararapes Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Recife. One-way flights to Recife Guararapes Intl typically cost $67, while round-trip flights cost around $108.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Recife?

    A round-trip flight to Recife will typically cost around $109, however they can be found for as little as $108.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Recife depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Recife, Orlando offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Recife Guararapes Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Recife Guararapes Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Recife Guararapes Intl?

    Yes. Recife Guararapes Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Vacation home next to the airport is the closest property to Recife Guararapes Intl (0.0 mi away from Recife Guararapes Intl).

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