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

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AD2503
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
4:05 PM
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7:10 PM
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3h 5m
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AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
7:50 PM
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AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
GRU São Paulo 5h ADAMAR → ARLAQR São Paulo (GRU) to Ribeirão Preto flights
CGH São Paulo 5h 13m ADG3LA → G3LA São Paulo (CGH) to Ribeirão Preto flights
CNF Belo Horizonte 6h ADCMTP → ADTP Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Ribeirão Preto flights
VCP Campinas 6h 2m ADTP → AD Campinas (VCP) to Ribeirão Preto flights
NAT Natal 6h 20m ADTP → AD Natal (NAT) to Ribeirão Preto flights
MCZ Maceió 12h 20m ADTP → AD Maceió (MCZ) to Ribeirão Preto flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Recife to Ribeirão Preto
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,242 mi 3h 5m nonstop

REC–RAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras leads the route. The flight covers 1,242 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ribeirão Preto (RAO) Ribeirão Preto to Recife flights
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 Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras 3 32N 3h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD (3 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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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for REC to RAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
GRU ~5h 0m CGH ~5h 13m CNF ~6h 0m VCP ~6h 2m NAT ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
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 NAT→RAO
Distance from REC – 113 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3 1
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 45m 3h 15m
Maceió (MCZ) to Ribeirão Preto flights · Natal (NAT) to Ribeirão Preto flights
Airports within 200 miles of REC with service to Leite Lopes Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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 flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,242 miles.
1 airline operates flights from REC to RAO: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre and Tancredo Neves.
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 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 RAO

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) are connected by nonstop service from Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

REC to RAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from REC to RAO is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,242 miles (1,998 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre and Tancredo Neves. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Maceió (MCZ) and Natal (NAT).