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Flights to Recife in 2026

Cheapest flights to Recife

Wed 11/410:00 pm -
1 stop24h 05m
Fri 11/610:55 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 8/25$896
Tue 10/67:50 pm -
2 stops29h 40m
Mon 10/192:45 am -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 8/25$898
Thu 11/510:00 pm -
1 stop18h 45m
Tue 11/1710:55 am -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 8/21$900
Tue 10/68:40 pm -
2 stops20h 10m
Tue 10/2012:50 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 8/25$908
Sun 11/11:10 pm -
2 stops21h 00m
Fri 11/64:00 am -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 8/25$912
Tue 10/209:50 pm -
1 stop18h 50m
Sat 10/245:15 am -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 8/25$913
Sun 8/233:59 pm -
2 stops18h 56m
Tue 9/85:20 pm -
2 stops19h 13m
Deal found 8/22$914
Fri 9/188:40 pm -
1 stop18h 55m
Fri 9/255:00 pm -
2 stops19h 33m
Deal found 8/21$917
Mon 10/2610:00 pm -
2 stops24h 30m
Sat 10/3112:55 pm -
2 stops28h 09m
Deal found 8/24$918
Tue 10/68:00 am -
2 stops26h 55m
Tue 10/205:00 pm -
2 stops19h 30m
Deal found 8/21$921
Tue 10/66:25 pm -
2 stops20h 25m
Tue 10/205:00 pm -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 8/25$921
Wed 9/98:00 am -
2 stops26h 15m
Mon 9/145:20 pm -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 8/25$922

Find flight deals to Recife

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,009

Round-trip from

$896

One-way from

$440
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($229 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
From New York to Recife Guararapes Intl
One-way flight from New York to Recife Guararapes Intl (REC)

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkRecife

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

8:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 9/25

5:20 pm-7:05 am

1 stop14h 45m

$907

New YorkRecife

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/5

10:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 11/17

8:50 pm-6:40 am

2 stops35h 50m

$907
Quickest round-trip

New YorkRecife

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

8:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop14h 15m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 10/20

5:20 pm-7:05 am

1 stop14h 45m

$908

New YorkRecife

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/26

8:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Sun 11/1

4:00 am-5:10 am

1 stop27h 10m

$908

New YorkRecife

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

8:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 9/22

12:20 pm-7:05 am

2 stops19h 45m

$908

New YorkRecife

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

8:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 9/14

5:20 pm-7:05 am

1 stop14h 45m

$908

New YorkRecife

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

8:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 10/21

12:40 pm-7:05 am

1 stop19h 25m

$908

New YorkRecife

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

JFKREC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

8:40 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 10/20

12:20 pm-7:05 am

2 stops19h 45m

$908

New YorkRecife

LGA New York LaGuardia - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

LGAREC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/6

4:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 10/20

5:00 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$921

New YorkRecife

LGA New York LaGuardia - REC Recife Guararapes Intl

LGAREC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/2

5:00 pm-2:55 am

2 stops31h 55m

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 11/11

4:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$922

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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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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 45 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 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

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

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).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Recife

Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines,GOL, andAmerican Airlines to Brazil. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

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 $47, while round-trip flights cost around $126.

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

    A round-trip flight to Recife will typically cost around $344, however they can be found for as little as $126.

  • 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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