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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Recife.R 4,893 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,893, select.
Recife.R 5,269 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,269, select.
Recife.R 5,403 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,403, select.
Recife.R 5,421 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,421, select.
Recife.R 5,584 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,584, select.
Recife.R 5,940 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,940, select.
Recife.R 6,079 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,079, select.
Recife.R 6,173 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,173, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Recife flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from R 6,173
Apr
from R 4,893
May
from R 5,421
Jun
from R 5,584
Jul
from R 7,233
Aug
from R 5,403
Sep
from R 6,738
Oct
from R 6,079
Nov
from R 5,269
Dec
from R 5,940
Jan
from R 8,983
Feb
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New York John F. Kennedy to Recife: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Recife.

Recife

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New York to Recife: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 4,893
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife is R 10,910. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 10,910.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Recife is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Recife Airport on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Recife Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Recife.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of New York.

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

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is R 4,893. A return fare is currently R 10,910. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to REC if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to REC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:

Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife

  • From Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Recife is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • August has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to REC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've visited Recife, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to check off its leading sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.

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