João Pessoa to Recife (JPA–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AD Azul
AT7
4:15 PM
-03
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0h 35m
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AD Azul
AT7
3:00 PM
-03 TT1
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João Pessoa to Recife
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 68 mi 0h 35m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

JPA–REC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azul leads the route. The flight covers 68 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JPA–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 7 AT7 0h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JPA to REC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JPA to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
SSA ~8h 40m VCP ~14h 21m BSB ~17h 20m GRU ~17h 35m GIG ~17h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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 João Pessoa

Nearby airports with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Metric JPA→REC CPV→REC NAT→REC
Distance from JPA – 65 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 14
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 40m 0h 58m
Campina Grande (CPV) to Recife flights · Natal (NAT) to Recife flights · Maceió (MCZ) to Recife flights
Airports within 200 miles of JPA with service to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Recife is 0 hours the same as João Pessoa.
JPA: -03 · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in João Pessoa, it's 6:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
68 mi / 109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m.
Facts

JPA–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the João Pessoa to Recife route.
Route details
Distance68 mi / 109 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: JPA
Full namePresidente Castro Pinto International Airport
IATA / ICAOJPA / SBJP
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation217 ft / 66 m
Destination: REC
Full nameRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JPA to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take approximately 0h 35m. The route covers 68 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azul.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JPA to REC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSA, VCP, BSB, GRU, GIG, CNF and CGH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from REC to JPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CPV, NAT and MCZ. 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 JPA to REC

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) are connected by nonstop service from Azul. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JPA to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JPA to REC ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 68 miles (109 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campina Grande (CPV), Natal (NAT) and Maceió (MCZ).