São Paulo to Recife (CGH–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,323 mi airlines 90/wk
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Flight Schedule 32 flights Verified 4h ago
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G31336
G3 GOL
7M8
6:10 AM
-03 T1
9:25 AM
-03
3h 15m
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G31614
G3 GOL
7M8
7:00 AM
-03
10:10 AM
-03
3h 10m
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LA3170
LA LATAM
320
8:15 AM
-03 TT1
11:20 AM
-03
3h 5m
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AD4004
AD Azul
320
8:35 AM
-03 TT1
11:40 AM
-03
3h 5m
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AD2451
AD Azul
320
1:15 PM
-03
4:20 PM
-03
3h 5m
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LA3684
LA LATAM
320
1:15 PM
-03 TT1
4:25 PM
-03
3h 10m
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AD4269
AD Azul
320
1:38 PM
-03
4:41 PM
-03
3h 3m
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G31616
G3 GOL
7M8
2:10 PM
-03
5:20 PM
-03
3h 10m
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LA3976
LA LATAM
320
2:20 PM
-03
5:30 PM
-03
3h 10m
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G31526
G3 GOL
7M8
2:55 PM
-03 T1
6:10 PM
-03
3h 15m
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AD6032
AD Azul
320
3:15 PM
-03
6:20 PM
-03
3h 5m
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AD6084
AD Azul
295
4:45 PM
-03
7:55 PM
-03
3h 10m
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AD4243
AD Azul
320
5:20 PM
-03
8:30 PM
-03
3h 10m
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G31908
G3 GOL
738
5:20 PM
-03 T1
8:30 PM
-03
3h 10m
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G31612
G3 GOL
7M8
6:55 PM
-03 T1
10:15 PM
-03
3h 20m
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LA3414
LA LATAM
320
8:40 PM
-03 TT1
11:45 PM
-03
3h 5m
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AD4626
AD Azul
320
9:15 PM
-03
12:20 AM+1
-03
3h 5m
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G31551
G3 GOL
7M8
3:00 AM
-03
6:08 AM
-03
3h 8m
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AD4716
AD Azul
320
3:20 AM
-03
6:40 AM
-03
3h 20m
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LA3715
LA LATAM
320
3:50 AM
-03
7:15 AM
-03
3h 25m
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G31613
G3 GOL
7M8
6:35 AM
-03
10:00 AM
-03
3h 25m
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LA3651
LA LATAM
320
6:55 AM
-03
10:20 AM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AD4089
AD Azul
320
8:35 AM
-03 TT1
12:00 PM
-03
3h 25m
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G31413
G3 GOL
7M8
10:45 AM
-03 T1
2:10 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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G31809
G3 GOL
738
12:55 PM
-03 T1
4:20 PM
-03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AD2450
AD Azul
320
1:00 PM
-03 TT1
4:20 PM
-03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AD4145
AD Azul
320
1:30 PM
-03 TT1
4:40 PM
-03
3h 10m
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G31617
G3 GOL
7M8
2:40 PM
-03
6:05 PM
-03
3h 25m
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LA3171
LA LATAM
319
4:05 PM
-03 TT1
7:35 PM
-03
3h 30m
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AD4277
AD Azul
320
4:20 PM
-03 TT1
7:40 PM
-03
3h 20m
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AD6073
AD Azul
320
5:10 PM
-03
8:40 PM
-03
3h 30m
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G31559
G3 GOL
7M8
6:55 PM
-03
10:20 PM
-03
3h 25m
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São Paulo to Recife
3 carriers, 90 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 90 Flights/wk 1,323 mi 3h 3m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

CGH–REC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,323 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGH–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 32 295, 320 3h03-3h10
G3 GOL 30 738, 7M8 3h10-3h20
LA LATAM Airlines 28 320 3h05-3h10
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – AD
320 Airbus A320 – AD, LA
738 Boeing 737-800 – G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + G3 + LA (90 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGH to REC direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
90
Outbound / wk
92
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGH to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
224
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Recife from São Paulo

Nearby airports with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Metric CGH→REC GRU→REC VCP→REC
Distance from CGH 18 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 11 1
Weekly flights 90 348 35
Flight time 3h 3m 2h 30m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of CGH with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Recife is 0 hours the same as São Paulo.
CGH: -03 · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
1,323 mi / 2,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m to 3h 20m.

CGH–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Recife route.
Route details
Distance1,323 mi / 2,129 km
Flight time3h 3m to 3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights90 out / 92 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: CGH
IATA / ICAOCGH / SBSP
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr22.0M
Elevation2,631 ft / 802 m
Destination: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGH to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take approximately 3h 3m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,323 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 90 nonstop flights per week from CGH to REC. The return direction has about 92 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AJU, RAO, SJP, JPA, BSB, CNF, GYN, SSA, GIG, UDI, FOR, MCZ, VIX, POA and NAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from REC to CGH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRU, VCP and RAO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGH to REC

Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CGH to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGH to REC ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,323 miles (2,129 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via AJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (GRU), Campinas (VCP) and Ribeirão Preto (RAO).