Cheap Flights from Sao Luiz (SLZ) to Recife (REC)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £172. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Luiz to Recife from £66 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Luiz to Recife flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Sao Luiz to Recife

Sao Luiz to Recife: Alternative routes

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

Sao Luiz to Recife: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£66
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 58 mins
Most popular airlineAzul Airlines
Average flights per week26

Finding cheap flights from Sao Luiz to Recife: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Luiz to Recife is £157. 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.
1 hour and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Luiz to Recife.
Azul Airlines and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from Sao Luiz to Recife.
As of July 2026, there are 26 flights per week flying from Sao Luiz to Recife.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Luiz to Recife is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Recife 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 Recife.

Travelling from Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Sao Luiz and Recife are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Flights from SLZ to REC start at 04:55 — the earliest with Azul. The last departure is at 19:10 with Azul. In total, you can choose from 11 weekly Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport flights.

  • Your SLZ to REC flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Flying into Recife (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Azul Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport.

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

  • Azul Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SLZ to REC flights, with 86.11% of its services arriving on schedule.

Handy information about Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ)

  • 81% of flights leaving Sao Luiz Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SLZ.

  • Central Sao Luiz to Sao Luiz Airport is approximately 11 kms (7 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near SLZ? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)

Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife

  • Recife Airport is roughly 11 kms (7 miles) from central Recife. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Sao Luiz Airport to Recife Airport for March if you want to explore Recife during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.

  • August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SLZ to REC around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've visited Recife, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Journey about 193 kms (120 miles) south-west to Maceio to check off its leading sights. From Jatiuca Beach to Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Natal is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kms (160 miles) north of Recife. No journey is complete without visiting Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.

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