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$78+ Cheap flights from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
REC — SAO
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Tue 6/2
Tue 6/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Recife Guararapes Intl to Sao Paulo are usually found in June or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Recife to Sao Paulo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Recife to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 3, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/246:40 am
REC
-
CGH
Nonstop3h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/269:55 pm
CGH
-
REC
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$137
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/128:35 pm
REC
-
GRU
Nonstop3h 15m
Azul
Sun 5/1711:50 pm
GRU
-
REC
Nonstop3h 00m
Azul
Deal found 5/2$144
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/264:10 pm
REC
-
CGH
Nonstop3h 20m
GOL
Fri 5/2911:50 am
CGH
-
REC
Nonstop3h 15m
GOL
Deal found 5/2$148
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/208:35 pm
REC
-
GRU
Nonstop3h 15m
Azul
Sat 5/234:40 pm
GRU
-
REC
Nonstop3h 00m
Azul
Deal found 5/1$148
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2212:45 pm
REC
-
GRU
Nonstop3h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2611:35 pm
GRU
-
REC
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$158
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/13:30 am
REC
-
CGH
Nonstop3h 20m
Azul
Wed 9/305:30 pm
CGH
-
REC
Nonstop3h 05m
Azul
Deal found 4/30$162
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/229:55 am
REC
-
GRU
Nonstop3h 15m
Azul
Tue 5/265:00 am
GRU
-
REC
Nonstop3h 00m
Azul
Deal found 5/1$162
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:15 pm
REC
-
GRU
Nonstop3h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/131:30 pm
GRU
-
REC
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$163
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1612:50 pm
REC
-
CGH
Nonstop3h 20m
Azul
Mon 5/189:55 pm
CGH
-
REC
Nonstop3h 05m
Azul
Deal found 5/2$164
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/193:40 am
REC
-
GRU
Nonstop3h 15m
GOL
Mon 5/251:30 pm
GRU
-
REC
Nonstop3h 10m
GOL
Deal found 5/1$164
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/92:55 pm
REC
-
CGH
Nonstop3h 20m
GOL
Sat 5/162:10 pm
CGH
-
REC
Nonstop3h 10m
GOL
Deal found 5/2$167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/228:20 am
REC
-
CGH
Nonstop3h 20m
Azul
Tue 5/269:55 pm
CGH
-
REC
Nonstop3h 05m
Azul
Deal found 5/1$168

Find flight deals from Recife to Sao Paulo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (SAO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$78
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$163

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Recife to Sao Paulo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Recife to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 5/19

3:40 am-6:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/24

11:05 pm-2:15 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$164
Quickest round-trip

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - VCP

RECVCP

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 7/15

8:55 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Tue 7/21

2:20 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$235

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Mon 7/13

3:40 am-6:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 7/21

1:30 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$250

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 7/15

12:45 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 7/21

11:10 pm-2:20 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$250

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - CGH

RECCGH

Recife Guararapes Intl

Tue 8/11

4:35 am-8:00 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Tue 8/25

8:50 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$266

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 7/10

11:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 7/13

11:35 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$276

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - CGH

RECCGH

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 7/15

4:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Tue 7/21

9:15 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$280

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Wed 6/10

3:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 6/14

11:05 pm-2:15 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$300

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Fri 7/17

11:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop6h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 7/18

12:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop8h 15m

$300

RecifeSao Paulo

REC - GRU

RECGRU

Recife Guararapes Intl

Thu 7/16

11:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop6h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 7/19

12:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop8h 15m

$300

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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 from Recife to Sao Paulo in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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: When it comes to deals on Recife-Sao Paulo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Recife-Sao Paulo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Recife-Sao Paulo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Recife-Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Recife-Sao Paulo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Recife to Sao Paulo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo (average of $160). Flying from Recife to Sao Paulo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $234). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from REC to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Recife to Sao Paulo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 3, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Recife to Sao Paulo in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Recife to Sao Paulo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Recife to Sao Paulo. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Recife to Sao Paulo flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Recife to Sao Paulo

Explore weekly flight availability from Recife to Sao Paulo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 3, 2026.

The most flights from REC to SAO are scheduled on a Saturday (96 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Recife to Sao Paulo?

How often are flights from Recife to Sao Paulo delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Recife and Sao Paulo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Recife to Sao Paulo flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Recife to Sao Paulo flights?

Over the last year, GOL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated May 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Azul and GOL from Recife to Sao Paulo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
7.9
Good
858 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
Azul
7.9
Good
858 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
858 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,207 reviews
Azul
7.9
Good
858 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 15
10.0
Excellent

Dean,Jul 2025

CNF - FLL

The touch screens on the aircraft (A330 Neo) were terrible... they did not function properly, and the hand controller did not work much better. With much effort, I was able to view some content that I wanted to see. The "Map" function on the system was inoperative, as well. The only information you could get was the basic info about the flight (altitude, temperature, time-to-destination). Considering that this route takes you over top of one of the most amazing countries/regions in the world, it would have been nice to see the landmarks on a map.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Recife to Sao Paulo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    Recife Guararapes Intl (REC), located 5.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Recife to Sao Paulo. 2 airlines have flights from Guararapes Intl to Sao Paulo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Recife Guararapes Intl to Sao Paulo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 63 outbound flights to Sao Paulo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    Departing from Recife to Sao Paulo will take you 3h 15m. There are 1305 mi between Recife and Sao Paulo. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Recife to Sao Paulo round-trip?

    Flying on Azul is currently your cheapest option to Sao Paulo, with prices starting at $79. Another option worth looking into is GOL, starting at $104 round trip. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Recife to Sao Paulo one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Azul, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $64. GOL flights start at $74 while deals on LATAM Airlines start at $79 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    When deciding which route to take from Recife to Sao Paulo consider Recife Guararapes Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Recife Guararapes Intl - Sao Paulo Congonhas or Recife Guararapes Intl - Sao Paulo Viracopos as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Recife to Sao Paulo are TAAG (100%), Air France (94%) and British Airways (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $73. While the most popular route (Recife Guararapes Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) can be booked for $162 on average, our data indicates $555 when flying from Recife to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Recife to Sao Paulo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Recife to Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Recife to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Recife to Sao Paulo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Recife to Sao Paulo (average of $160). Flying from Recife to Sao Paulo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $234). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Recife to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Recife to Sao Paulo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AzulCheapest$79Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
GOLCheapest$104Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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