Cheap flights from Recife to Sao Paulo

Start by booking once your dates are firm, because the cheapest seats are usually released early and disappear as the flight fills; then compare months, since February is the lowest-priced month and the December to January holiday weeks usually price higher. Midweek and off-peak departure times can also differ, so check the calendar for your actual dates rather than assuming a fixed rule.

Direct flights operate on this route, and the Brazilian carriers in the list are the natural starting point: LATAM Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Azul and Latam Airlines Brasil. Azul Conecta also appears and may form part of a connecting itinerary, while TAP Portugal is the non-Brazilian carrier to check if you need a connection rather than a nonstop. What each fare includes, from checked bags to seat choice and changes, varies by fare family, so compare the inclusions shown for each quote rather than assuming them from the airline name.

Arriving late in the day can change your transfer, because rail and bus links thin out and road traffic into central Sao Paulo is heavier. Congonhas is the city airport closest to the centre, Guarulhos International sits farther out to the northeast, and Viracopos is in Campinas, a much longer transfer. The usual ways into town are airport buses, taxis or ride-hailing, plus rail where a line exists, and the main thing to watch is that your ticket names the airport you actually planned for.

Currency

BRL (R$)

Power sockets

Type C, N · 127 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

188, 190, 192

Driving side

right

Calling code

+55

Internet domain

.br

Population of Sao Paulo

11.5 M (2022)

Time zone

UTC-03 (America/Sao_Paulo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether a connection is sold on one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed link on separate tickets is your problem.
• Check baggage and seat rules for the exact fare, since inclusions vary by fare family even on the same airline.
• Check which Sao Paulo airport is named on your ticket, as Congonhas, Guarulhos International and Viracopos are not interchangeable.
• Check that your booking name matches your ID, since domestic flights within Brazil still require identification.
• Check the month and departure day in the price calendar, because February is the lowest-priced month and holiday weeks usually cost more.