Cheap flights from Recife to New York
Cheap flights from Recife to New York connect travelers across the Atlantic on multi-stop journeys rather than direct services. Business visitors and families heading north find options through European hubs like Lisbon or Madrid with carriers including TAP Portugal, Iberia and American Airlines. The journey requires patience but offers flexibility in routing and pricing.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.9 | 30 Nov 2026 | from $652 | Search 30 Nov 2026 |
 GOL Linhas Aereas S.A.G3 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 13 Feb 2027 | from $1,056 | Search 13 Feb 2027 |
 Delta Air LinesDL | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 13 Feb 2027 | from $1,316 | Search 13 Feb 2027 |
 LATAM AirlinesLA | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 2 Jan 2027 | from $2,007 | Search 2 Jan 2027 |
 IberiaIB | with a stop | — | 3 Jan 2027 | from $2,068 | Search 3 Jan 2027 |
 Latam Airlines BrasilJJ | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 9 Jan 2027 | from $2,283 | Search 9 Jan 2027 |
 AzulAD | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 26 Jan 2027 | from $4,102 | Search 26 Jan 2027 |
 EuroAtlantic AirwaysYU | with a stop | — | 12 Nov 2026 | from $5,947 | Search 12 Nov 2026 |
 TAP PortugalTP | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 7 Nov 2026 | from $6,266 | Search 7 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $947.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $1,203 | 18 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $1,459 | 28 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $2,007 | 2 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $1,056 | 13 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $1,219 | 2 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $947 | 11 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $1,025 | 16 May 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Recife | Guararapes International REC | 9 km |
| New York | Newark Liberty International EWR | 14 km |
| New York | John F Kennedy JFK | 21 km |
| New York | La Guardia LGA | 13 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
April brings comfortable weather to New York before summer crowds arrive, making it the cheapest month for tickets on this route. Travelers should consider daylight hours at their destination alongside fare levels when planning departure dates. Weekday departures typically cost less than weekend flights during any season.
Airlines and what to expect
All services between Recife and New York require connecting flights through intermediate airports. Full-service carriers like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Iberia offer single-ticket solutions via their hubs. Low-cost options such as Azul and GOL may appear in combination searches but usually involve separate bookings with additional connection complexity at European gateways.
Arriving — New York
Evening arrivals at Newark Liberty International or John F Kennedy require attention to ground transportation timing. La Guardia sits closer to Manhattan center but has limited international service availability. All three airports provide subway access from Jamaica Station via AirTrain connections for journeys into the city after dark.
Before you go: USA
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Power sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Language
- Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish
- Emergency number
- 911
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Population of New York
- 8.8 M (2020)
- Time zone
- UTC-05 (America/New_York)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify which airport serves your departure when considering alternative Brazilian carriers
- Check baggage allowances carefully if booking separate ticket segments
- Allow extra time for customs clearance on connecting flights through Europe
- Confirm visa requirements for USA entry before purchasing tickets
- Consider seasonal weather variations when selecting travel dates
Frequently asked questions
Recife – New York: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $947. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Recife – New York: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: American Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Iberia, Latam Airlines Brasil, Azul, EuroAtlantic Airways, TAP Portugal.
Recife – New York: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Recife to New York?
The distance is about 6,740 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 8 h 40 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Recife – New York?
Recife: Guararapes International (REC). New York: Newark Liberty International (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), La Guardia (LGA).
What is the time difference between Recife and New York?
New York is 1 h behind Recife.
Recife — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt | TAP Portugal | with a stop | 5 Nov 2026 | from $382 |
| Warsaw | Azul | with a stop | 28 Jan 2027 | from $1,115 |