Flying from Recife Airport (REC) to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Recife and Sao Paulo are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from REC to VCP start at 03:20 — the earliest with Azul. The last departure is at 23:00 with Azul. In total, you can choose from 36 weekly Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your REC to VCP flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Azul Airlines has direct flights from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
Azul Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 77.55% of services landing as planned, Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering REC to VCP flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife Airport (REC) to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flight is Rs24,494. A return fare is currently Rs43,107. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from REC to VCP, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from REC to VCP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Recife Airport (REC)
Recife Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from REC land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Recife Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Recife. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near REC? If you've booked an early flight from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
If you're arriving on a late Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near VCP:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 97 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Sao Paulo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Recife Airport to Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport for February if you want to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REC to VCP in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.