Flying from Recife Airport (REC) to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Recife.
Flights from REC to CGH start at 02:45 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 18:55 with Gol. Overall, you can choose from 76 weekly Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your REC to CGH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport, so jetting to Sao Paulo (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Azul Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 88.19% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for REC to CGH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife Airport (REC) to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Rs17,543 is currently the best price for a one-way Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs33,246. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from REC to CGH, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
82% of flights leaving Recife Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of REC.
Recife Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Recife. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near REC. Whether you have an early flight from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CGH instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport for February if you want to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from REC to CGH in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without experiencing Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.