Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Recife two hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your JFK to REC flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Recife Airport (REC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Recife Airport flight is R 7,025. A return ticket right now is R 13,726. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from JFK to REC, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
73% of flights taking off from New York John F. Kennedy Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central New York to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Recife Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near JFK:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
If you're arriving on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Recife Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near REC:
Grab a Recife Airport rental car and explore Recife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Recife Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife
Recife Airport to the centre of Recife has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Recife Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Recife in March.
When reserving your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Recife Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to REC in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Recife, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey about 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to check off its popular sights. From Jatiuca Beach to Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Natal is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No journey is complete without seeing Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.