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Summary info about Recife flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $384 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $681 |
Fastest flight time | 15h 20m |
Operated By | 5 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Recife airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Recife
Los Angeles (LAX) to Recife (REC)
Typically, flights to Recife from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Recife Guararapes Intl, which has an average price of $1,011
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO RECIFE FROM LOS ANGELES | March | 23% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Recife costs on average just $775 in March |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO RECIFE FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 47% more expensive | It costs about $1,485 for flights to Recife from Los Angeles in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO RECIFE FROM LOS ANGELES | March | 767% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Recife from Los Angeles in March than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Recife?
Popular Recife flight deals depart from major cities in the United States, including Newark, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago. Shorter flights generally depart from Miami International Airport and take approximately 13 hours to reach Recife International Airport, Recife. These are followed by flights from Newark Liberty International Airport, where flights take about 14 hours, and John F. Kennedy International Airport, where flights take about 15 hours. From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, flights take a bit longer at around 24 hours, and from Los Angeles International Airport, flights may take even longer, with the average taking about 28 hours.
Currently, there are no nonstop flights from the United States to Recife, Brazil (REC). You'll find several one-stop flight deals from John F. Kennedy International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport. From JFK to REC, you can get these flights with Delta Airlines and layover in Sao Paulo. If you opt for two-stop flights, you'll layover in Sao Paulo and Panama. You'll find multiple one-stop Recife flights deals from Houston with United Airlines, which layover in Sao Paulo, and two-stop flights with stops in Sao Paulo and Mexico. United Airlines also offers flights from Newark with one stop in Sao Paulo. Flights from other major airports such as Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and Atlanta offer Recife flight deals with two or more layovers in various cities before touching down in REC.
$32 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Recife. This flight is from Brasilia and is 95% cheaper than most flights to Recife. To find the cheapest price to Recife from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Recife from United States, with most prices found around $893. If you are unable to visit Recife during the month of May, then departing from United States during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $951.
Most flyers found that booking tickets 60 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Recife. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $1,183. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $681.
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Recife is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $780. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Recife is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $927.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Recife is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $721. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $974 on average. Flights to Recife from United States at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.
January, September, or October is widely considered the best time to visit Recife to go to area beaches like Boa Viagem Beach.
Those flying to Recife could potentially find better pricing at João Pessoa Castro Pinto Airport (63 mi from Recife city center) or Campina Grande Joao Suassuna Airport (88 mi from Recife city center) depending on the month and departure airport.
Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Recife is Campina Grande Joao Suassuna Airport where the average price is $521pp. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Can I fly to Recife Guararapes Intl from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Recife Guararapes Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Recife Guararapes Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering Recife Guararapes Intl.
Can I fly back to United States from Recife Guararapes Intl?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Recife Guararapes Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Recife Guararapes Intl are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Recife flight deals found on momondo
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to Recife
If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Recife, view some of our deals below provided by Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines
Which airlines fly to Recife?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Recife
Which airlines fly to Recife?
LATAM Airlines, Azul, American Airlines and GOL are the most popular airlines that fly from United States to Recife on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Recife with these airlines and other airlines flying from United States.
Copa Airlines Flights to Recife
Copa Airlines is a popular choice for users traveling to Recife. It operates 42 flights every week to Recife, most often flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl. Copa Airlines ticket prices will depend on when and where you need to fly from - deals as low as $551 (from Boston Logan Intl) have been found by momondo users. In 161 reviews, momondo users have rated Copa Airlines at an average score of 7.7/10.
United Airlines Flights to Recife
$681 is the best round-trip United Airlines deal to Recife found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Los Angeles. United Airlines has 7 flights to Recife most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 728 momondo users have reviewed United Airlines, scoring the airline a 7.4/10 on average.
Airports near Recife
Below you will find all the airports in Recife along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from Recife airport?
Three different modes of transport will take you from Recife International Airport, Recife, to Recife city center. A comfortable and convenient option is the taxi, and it'll take about 12 minutes to get to the city center. The taxi ranks are located right outside the airport. Alternatively, you can take an Uber in about the same time to get to the city. If not, you can opt for the Recife International Airport shuttle bus that will take about 15 minutes to the city. Kiwibuses are also available at the airport.
Visa requirements for visiting Recife
When traveling to Recife, Brazil, you need a valid passport with at least one blank page for the entry stamp. A visa is not necessary for stays less than 90 days.
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Recife is one of those cities in Brazil with a fluid mix of old and new charm. Brazil is well known for its beaches, and Recife has some sweet spots to offer, such as Boa Viagem, Galinhas, and Carneiros beaches. If you're here to relax, these are great places to lounge and take in some sun. If you're a cultural enthusiast, take a walk through the Old City and get a view of Praca de Republica, Teatro Santa Isabel, and experience the colorful Saint John's Market for some arts and crafts. If you want to shop till you drop, head to the Shopping Recife Mall, then get some souvenirs at Casa da Cultura, a former prison. From here, you can take a stroll at the colorful streets of Olinda, a UNESCO heritage city with bright buildings, old stone churches, and stunning coral reef pools.
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