Recife to São Paulo (REC–CGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Recife to São Paulo
3 carriers, 137 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
137 Flights/wk
1,323 mi
3h 15m nonstop
19 1-stop hubs
REC–CGH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, LATAM Chile and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,323 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop REC–CGH service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras | 35 | 295, 32N | 3h20-3h30 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Chile | 28 | 319, 320 | 3h15-3h30 | – | – | – |
| G3 Sky Express Also: TP | 22 | 738, 7M8 | 3h20-3h25 | – | – | TP |
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, REC to CGH direction.
Mon
17
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Tue
21
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Wed
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Thu
19
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Afternoon/evening departures
50
Nonstop flights
137
Outbound / wk
108
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to CGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
225
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 São Paulo from Recife
Nearby airports with service to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport.
| Metric | REC→CGH | JPA→CGH | MCZ→CGH |
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| Distance from REC | – | 68 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | 9 | 22 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 25m | 3h |
João Pessoa (JPA) to São Paulo flights · Maceió (MCZ) to São Paulo flights · Natal (NAT) to São Paulo flights
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport.
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Time Difference
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São Paulo is 0 hours
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Recife.
REC: -03 · CGH: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
REC: -03 · CGH: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,323 mi / 2,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 3h 30m.
Facts
REC–CGH Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Recife to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance1,323 mi / 2,129 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights137 out / 108 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about REC to CGH flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 30m. 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 137 nonstop flights per week from REC to CGH. The return direction has about 108 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from CGH to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flights from REC to CGH
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Sky Express and LATAM Chile. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
REC to CGH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from REC to CGH ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,323 miles (2,129 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 108 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via IGU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include João Pessoa (JPA), Maceió (MCZ) and Natal (NAT).