Miami to Recife (MIA–REC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,843 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FOR Fortaleza 11h G3JJLA → ADLATP Fortaleza (FOR) to Recife flights
GRU São Paulo 11h 15m 5YAAG3 → ADAFAR São Paulo (GRU) to Recife flights
BSB Brasília 11h 50m G3 → ADCMG3 Brasília (BSB) to Recife flights
VCP Campinas 12h 3m 5YD5K4 → ADTP Campinas (VCP) to Recife flights
GIG Rio De Janeiro 12h 16m 5YAAL7 → ADAFAR Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife flights
SCL Santiago 15h 25m 5YAALA → LA Santiago (SCL) to Recife flights
LIS Lisbon 17h 52m B6EKEY → ADAYEK Lisbon (LIS) to Recife flights
MAD Madrid 18h 6m AAAYBA → ADAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Recife flights
EZE Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) 18h 19m 5YAAAR → ARJALA Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Recife flights
MAO Manaus 18h 41m 5YG3M3 → AD Manaus (MAO) to Recife flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Recife
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,843 mi 7h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

MIA–REC had nonstop service from Lan Colombia, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,843 miles in 7h 41m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MIA–REC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
L7 Lan Colombia 0 – – 73% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: L7 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to REC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
FOR ~11h 0m GRU ~11h 15m BSB ~11h 50m VCP ~12h 3m GIG ~12h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
400
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → REC
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
REC → MIA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Recife is 1 hour ahead of Miami.
MIA: EDT · REC: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 7:00 PM in Recife.
Distance & Flight Time
3,843 mi / 6,185 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 41m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need an eVisa to enter Brazil. Apply through the official portal at gov.br/mre before departure. The eVisa costs USD 80.90, is valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes a few business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–REC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Recife route.
Route details
Distance3,843 mi / 6,185 km
Flight time7h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to REC flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport take about 7h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 3,843 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MIA to REC: Lan Colombia. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 41m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pinto Martins, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek.
Recife is 1 hour ahead of Miami.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MIA to REC

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) had nonstop service from Lan Colombia, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MIA to REC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to REC is about 7 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,843 miles (6,185 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pinto Martins, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.