Recife to João Pessoa (REC–JPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TP5366cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
3:00 PM
-03
3:45 PM
-03
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD4560+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
3:00 PM
-03 TT1
3:45 PM
-03
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD2834+1
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
AT7
4:15 PM
-03 TT1
4:50 PM
-03
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP5142cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
AT7
4:15 PM
-03 TT1
4:50 PM
-03
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Recife to João Pessoa
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 68 mi 0h 45m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

REC–JPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras leads the route. The flight covers 68 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–JPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: TP 7 AT7 0h45 TP
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AD, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD (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 JPA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to JPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
144
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 João Pessoa from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport.
Metric REC→JPA MCZ→JPA
Distance from REC 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
João Pessoa is 0 hours the same as Recife.
REC: -03 · JPA: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in João Pessoa.
Distance & Flight Time
68 mi / 109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.

REC–JPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to João Pessoa route.
Route details
Distance68 mi / 109 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: REC
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: JPA
IATA / ICAOJPA / SBJP
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation217 ft / 66 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to JPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 68 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from REC to JPA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AEP, VCP, CNF, MCZ, BSB, SSA, GRU, GIG, CGH and UDI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JPA to REC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCZ. 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 JPA

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

REC to JPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to JPA ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 68 miles (109 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via AEP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maceió (MCZ).