Recife to Ribeirão Preto (REC–RAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Recife to Ribeirão Preto
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,242 mi 3h 5m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

REC–RAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azul leads the route. The flight covers 1,242 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop REC–RAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 2 320 3h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 RAO direction.
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Sat
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to RAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CGH ~17h 10m VCP ~18h 7m GRU ~18h 15m MCZ ~20h 0m CNF ~22h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
104
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 Ribeirão Preto from Recife

Nearby airports with service to Leite Lopes Airport.
Metric REC→RAO MCZ→RAO
Distance from REC – 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 2
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 45m
Maceió (MCZ) to Ribeirão Preto flights
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Leite Lopes Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ribeirão Preto is 0 hours the same as Recife.
REC: -03 · RAO: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Recife, it's 6:00 PM in Ribeirão Preto.
Distance & Flight Time
1,242 mi / 1,998 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
Facts

REC–RAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Recife to Ribeirão Preto route.
Route details
Distance1,242 mi / 1,998 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: REC
Full nameRecife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA / ICAOREC / SBRF
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: RAO
Full nameLeite Lopes Airport
IATA / ICAORAO / SBRP
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Elevation1,805 ft / 550 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about REC to RAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Leite Lopes Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,242 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azul.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from REC to RAO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGH, VCP, GRU, MCZ and CNF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RAO 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.
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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 RAO

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) are connected by nonstop service from Azul. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

REC to RAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to RAO ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,242 miles (1,998 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via CGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maceió (MCZ).