Recife to São Paulo (REC–CGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,323 mi airlines 92/wk
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Flight Schedule 32 flights Verified 1h ago
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G31551
G3 GOL
7M8
3:00 AM
-03
6:08 AM
-03
3h 8m
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AD4716
AD Azul
320
3:20 AM
-03
6:40 AM
-03
3h 20m
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LA3715
LA LATAM
320
3:50 AM
-03
7:15 AM
-03
3h 25m
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G31613
G3 GOL
7M8
6:35 AM
-03
10:00 AM
-03
3h 25m
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LA3651
LA LATAM
320
6:55 AM
-03
10:20 AM
-03
3h 25m
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AD4089
AD Azul
320
8:35 AM
-03 TT1
12:00 PM
-03
3h 25m
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G31413
G3 GOL
7M8
10:45 AM
-03 T1
2:10 PM
-03
3h 25m
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G31809
G3 GOL
738
12:55 PM
-03 T1
4:20 PM
-03
3h 25m
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AD2450
AD Azul
320
1:00 PM
-03 TT1
4:20 PM
-03
3h 20m
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AD4145
AD Azul
320
1:30 PM
-03 TT1
4:40 PM
-03
3h 10m
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G31617
G3 GOL
7M8
2:40 PM
-03
6:05 PM
-03
3h 25m
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LA3171
LA LATAM
319
4:05 PM
-03 TT1
7:35 PM
-03
3h 30m
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AD4277
AD Azul
320
4:20 PM
-03 TT1
7:40 PM
-03
3h 20m
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AD6073
AD Azul
320
5:10 PM
-03
8:40 PM
-03
3h 30m
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G31559
G3 GOL
7M8
6:55 PM
-03
10:20 PM
-03
3h 25m
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G31336
G3 GOL
7M8
6:10 AM
-03 T1
9:25 AM
-03
3h 15m
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G31614
G3 GOL
7M8
7:00 AM
-03
10:10 AM
-03
3h 10m
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LA3170
LA LATAM
320
8:15 AM
-03 TT1
11:20 AM
-03
3h 5m
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AD4004
AD Azul
320
8:35 AM
-03 TT1
11:40 AM
-03
3h 5m
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AD2451
AD Azul
320
1:15 PM
-03
4:20 PM
-03
3h 5m
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LA3684
LA LATAM
320
1:15 PM
-03 TT1
4:25 PM
-03
3h 10m
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AD4269
AD Azul
320
1:38 PM
-03
4:41 PM
-03
3h 3m
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G31616
G3 GOL
7M8
2:10 PM
-03
5:20 PM
-03
3h 10m
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LA3976
LA LATAM
320
2:20 PM
-03
5:30 PM
-03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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G31526
G3 GOL
7M8
2:55 PM
-03 T1
6:10 PM
-03
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AD6032
AD Azul
320
3:15 PM
-03
6:20 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AD6084
AD Azul
295
4:45 PM
-03
7:55 PM
-03
3h 10m
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AD4243
AD Azul
320
5:20 PM
-03
8:30 PM
-03
3h 10m
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G31908
G3 GOL
738
5:20 PM
-03 T1
8:30 PM
-03
3h 10m
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G31612
G3 GOL
7M8
6:55 PM
-03 T1
10:15 PM
-03
3h 20m
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LA3414
LA LATAM
320
8:40 PM
-03 TT1
11:45 PM
-03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AD4626
AD Azul
320
9:15 PM
-03
12:20 AM+1
-03
3h 5m
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Recife to São Paulo
3 carriers, 92 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 92 Flights/wk 1,323 mi 3h 8m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

REC–CGH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,323 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–CGH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 37 320 3h10-3h30
G3 GOL 34 738, 7M8 3h08-3h25
LA LATAM Airlines 21 319, 320 3h25-3h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – LA
320 Airbus A320 – AD, LA
738 Boeing 737-800 – G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + G3 + LA (92 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 CGH direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
92
Outbound / wk
90
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to CGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
213
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 São Paulo from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport.
Metric REC→CGH JPA→CGH MCZ→CGH
Distance from REC 68 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 3
Weekly flights 92 4 29
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 25m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
São Paulo is 0 hours the same as Recife.
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 8m to 3h 30m.

REC–CGH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance1,323 mi / 2,129 km
Flight time3h 8m to 3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights92 out / 90 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: CGH
IATA / ICAOCGH / SBSP
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr22.0M
Elevation2,631 ft / 802 m

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 8m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,323 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 92 nonstop flights per week from REC to CGH. The return direction has about 90 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IGU, GRU, SJP, MCZ, FOR, SSA, BSB, GYN, GIG, POA, CNF, NAT, RAO, JPA, UDI and AJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGH to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JPA, MCZ 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 CGH

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 92 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 8 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,323 miles (2,129 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 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).