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Joao Pessoa.£117 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Joao Pessoa.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Joao Pessoa on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Joao Pessoa.£119 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Joao Pessoa.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Joao Pessoa on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.
Joao Pessoa.£119 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Thu, 9 Apr.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Joao Pessoa.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Joao Pessoa on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.
Joao Pessoa.£140 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Joao Pessoa.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Joao Pessoa on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From £140, select.
Joao Pessoa.£143 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Sun, 29 Mar.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Joao Pessoa.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Joao Pessoa on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From £143, select.
Joao Pessoa.£150 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Joao Pessoa.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Joao Pessoa on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From £150, select.
Joao Pessoa.£156 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Joao Pessoa.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Joao Pessoa on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From £156, select.
Joao Pessoa.£162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Recife on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Joao Pessoa.Inbound direct flight with Azul Airlines departs from Joao Pessoa on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Recife to Joao Pessoa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Recife to Joao Pessoa flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Recife to Joao Pessoa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Recife to Joao Pessoa below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Joao Pessoa.

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Recife to Joao Pessoa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£117
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time45 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Recife to Joao Pessoa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Recife to Joao Pessoa is £117. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
45 minutes is the average flight time from Recife to Joao Pessoa.
TAP Air Portugal and Azul Airlines fly direct from Recife to Joao Pessoa.
As of February 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Recife to Joao Pessoa.
The cheapest month to fly from Recife to Joao Pessoa is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Recife Airport to Joao Pessoa Airport on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Joao Pessoa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Joao Pessoa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Azul Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Joao Pessoa.

Flying from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is 40 minutes.

  • Recife and Joao Pessoa are both in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Each week, there are 17 Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 08:00 Azul flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 17:25 with Azul.

  • Leave enough time to make your REC to JPA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Azul is your gateway to exploring Joao Pessoa (and perhaps some other great corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport offered by this airline.

  • Azul tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • Azul is the most punctual carrier operating REC to JPA flights, with 78.91% of its services reaching their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport flight is £59. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £117. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap tickets from REC to JPA by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from REC to JPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport.

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

  • 79.3% of flights taking off from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • To reach Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport from central Recife, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to REC? If you're catching an early flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)

Getting from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to central Joao Pessoa

  • Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is approximately 8 miles from the centre of Joao Pessoa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

When to fly to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Joao Pessoa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Joao Pessoa is February, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from REC to JPA in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Joao Pessoa is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you should also see. About 65 miles south of Joao Pessoa, a visit to Recife will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Cordeiro Rural Exposition Park, Museu a Céu Aberto and Arruado Engenho Velho da Várzea.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in Brazil, head for Maceio, roughly 180 miles south of Joao Pessoa. Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário are key reasons to visit.

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