São Paulo to Recife (CGH–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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São Paulo to Recife
3 carriers, 108 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
108 Flights/wk
1,323 mi
3h nonstop
17 1-stop hubs
CGH–REC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Sky Express and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 1,323 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CGH–REC service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras | 36 | 295, 320, 32N | 3h-3h20 | – | – | – |
| G3 Sky Express Also: TP | 22 | 738, 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | TP |
| LA LATAM Chile | 21 | 319, 320 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGH to REC direction.
Mon
14
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Wed
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Thu
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
22
Nonstop flights
108
Outbound / wk
137
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGH to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
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.
Alternatives
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 |
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| Distance from CGH | – | 18 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 19 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 108 | 424 | 59 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 39m | 3h |
São Paulo (GRU) to Recife flights · Campinas (VCP) to Recife flights · Ribeirão Preto (RAO) to Recife flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGH with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Recife is 0 hours
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São Paulo.
CGH: -03 · REC: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
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 0m to 3h 20m.
Facts
CGH–REC Quick Facts
Key statistics for the São Paulo to Recife route.
Route details
Distance1,323 mi / 2,129 km
Flight time3h to 3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights108 out / 137 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: CGH
IATA / ICAOCGH / SBSP
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr22.0M
Elevation2,631 ft / 802 m
FAQ
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 to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,323 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Sky Express and LATAM Chile. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 108 nonstop flights per week from CGH to REC. The return direction has about 137 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from REC to CGH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Sky Express and LATAM Chile. With 108 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 0 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,323 miles (2,129 km). There are approximately 108 weekly flights outbound and 137 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include São Paulo (GRU), Campinas (VCP) and Ribeirão Preto (RAO).