Recife to Buenos Aires (REC–AEP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G37620+1
G3 Sky Express
7M8
2:25 AM
-03 T1
8:00 AM
-03
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AR7765cs
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
2:25 AM
-03 T1
8:00 AM
-03
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JA3827
JA JetSMART
320
11:00 AM
-03
4:30 PM
-03
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JA3826
JA JetSMART
320
4:39 AM
-03
9:55 AM
-03
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G37621
G3 Sky Express
7M8
8:30 PM
-03 T1
1:30 AM+1
-03
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Recife to Buenos Aires
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,357 mi 5h 30m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

REC–AEP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetSMART and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 2,357 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–AEP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JA JetSMART 5 320 5h30
G3 Sky Express Also: AR 2 7M8 5h35 AR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AR, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 + JA (7 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, REC to AEP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to AEP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
188
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 Buenos Aires from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.
Metric REC→AEP JPA→AEP NAT→AEP
Distance from REC 68 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 9 1 8
Flight time 5h 30m 5h 35m 5h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buenos Aires is 0 hours the same as Recife.
REC: -03 · AEP: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires.
Distance & Flight Time
2,357 mi / 3,794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m to 5h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. As Mercosur full members, Brazilians can enter with just a national ID card instead of a passport. No advance authorization is required. Stays can be extended once for an additional 90 days at Argentine immigration offices.

REC–AEP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Buenos Aires route.
Route details
Distance2,357 mi / 3,794 km
Flight time5h 30m to 5h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: AEP
IATA / ICAOAEP / SABE
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Passengers/yr14.9M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to AEP flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery take approximately 5h 30m to 5h 35m. The route covers 2,357 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sky Express and JetSMART. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from REC to AEP. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EZE, SSA, NAT, FLN, POA, JPA, GRU, MVD, GIG, COR, BSB, CNF, FOR and SCL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AEP to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JPA and NAT. 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 REC to AEP

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express and JetSMART. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

REC to AEP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to AEP ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,357 miles (3,794 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EZE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA) and Natal (NAT).