Flight tickets from Recife to Sao Paulo Congonhas

Travelling from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH): what you need to know

• The average time for a direct flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.

• Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Recife.

• Flights from REC to CGH start at 02:50 — the first with Gol. The latest departure is at 19:00 with Gol. Overall, you can take your pick of 92 weekly Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flights.

• Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your REC to CGH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

• During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

• You can travel nonstop to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:

  • Azul

  • Gol

  • LATAM Airlines

• The majority of passengers choose to travel with Azul on this route.

• Gol is a leader in on-time performance for REC to CGH flights, with 82.83% of its services landing as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

• The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight is ₹ 5,503. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 14,320. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

• To secure cheap tickets from REC to CGH, book your trip seven months before your departure.

• Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

• There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from REC to CGH.

• Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport.

Handy information about Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

• When it comes to the on-time performance of Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, data shows 79.3% of flights complete their journey on time.

• Central Recife to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

• Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.

• Need a handy hotel near REC? If you're boarding an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

  • Roomo Praia de Boa Viagem Residencial

  • Hotel Euro Suíte Recife Boa Viagem

  • Mar Hotel Conventions

Arriving at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

• If you're landing on a late Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near CGH:

  • Grand Mercure Sao Paulo Vila Olimpia

  • Wyndham Sao Paulo Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel

  • Novotel Sao Paulo Morumbi

• Follow your own route with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.

• Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Getting from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to central Sao Paulo

• Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.

• Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

When to fly to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

• It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.

• The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

• July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from REC to CGH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Brazil

• Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

• Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.