Recife to São Paulo (REC–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Recife to São Paulo
13 carriers, 410 flights/week nonstop.
13 Airlines
410 Flights/wk
1,305 mi
3h 10m nonstop
30 1-stop hubs
REC–GRU is served by 13 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,305 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop REC–GRU service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 88 | 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 3h15-3h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AV avianca | 50 | 320, 32Q, 7M8 | 3h10-3h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 48 | 320, 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 3h15-3h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 42 | 320, 321 | 3h14-3h25 | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 41 | 320, 32Q | 3h15-3h24 | – | – | – |
| G3 GOL | 40 | 738, 7M8 | 3h10-3h35 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 38 | 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 3h10-3h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 20 | 320, 32Q | 3h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AF Air France | 16 | 738, 7M8 | 3h15-3h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 7M8 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 738 | 3h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 4 | 738, 7M8 | 3h10-3h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 2 | 321 | 3h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
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 GRU direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
410
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to GRU.
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One-Stop Connections
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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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 São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.
| Metric | REC→GRU | JPA→GRU | MCZ→GRU |
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| Distance from REC | – | 68 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 13 | 7 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 410 | 123 | 217 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 15m | 2h 50m |
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 São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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São Paulo is 0 hours
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REC: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
REC: -03 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,305 mi / 2,100 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 35m.
Getting from GRU
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
São Paulo Climate
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
Facts
REC–GRU Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Recife to São Paulo route.
Route details
Distance1,305 mi / 2,100 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)13
Weekly flights410 out / 348 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about REC to GRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,305 miles.
13 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, avianca, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 410 nonstop flights per week from REC to GRU. The return direction has about 348 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from GRU to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Guarulhos International Airport is 25 km northeast of central São Paulo. The CPTM rail link (Airport Express) connects GRU to the Luz station in the city center in about 60 minutes. It runs on a fixed track and is unaffected by road congestion. Taxi and ride-share times vary from 45 minutes to over 2 hours depending on traffic.
The 2,300 km REC-GRU corridor supports late-night departures from Recife that arrive at GRU in the early morning hours. These are popular with business travelers who maximize time at origin. LATAM and Azul both operate late-evening departures on this route.
Recife's tropical climate brings significant rainfall from March through August, which can cause departure delays. However, convective weather is typically localized and short-duration. GRU is more susceptible to low-visibility fog events in the June–August dry season, which can disrupt morning arrival banks.
Recife to São Paulo Guarulhos Corridor
REC–GRU is a major Brazilian domestic trunk route connecting the Northeast's largest city with São Paulo's primary international gateway. The 2,300 km route is served by all three major Brazilian carriers: LATAM, Gol, and Azul, as well as regional operators, totaling 286 weekly frequencies. Flight time is around 3 hours.
Connectivity and Travel Patterns
Guarulhos serves as Brazil's primary international hub, making the REC–GRU segment a common first leg for Northeastern Brazilian passengers connecting to Europe, the US, and Africa. Congonhas (CGH), São Paulo's city airport, is not served from Recife on this scale due to runway length constraints for fully loaded longer-haul aircraft. GRU's Terminal 3 handles most domestic arrivals and provides landside connections to both the rail link and the Terminal 2 international pier.