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

Direct flights from Porto Alegre to Recife

Porto Alegre to Recife: Alternative routes

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

Porto Alegre to Recife: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,693
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineAzul Airlines
Average flights per week36

Finding cheap flights from Porto Alegre to Recife: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Porto Alegre to Recife is R 3,490. 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.
4 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Porto Alegre to Recife.
Azul Airlines and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from Porto Alegre to Recife.
As of February 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Porto Alegre to Recife.
The cheapest month to fly from Porto Alegre to Recife is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Porto Alegre Airport to Recife Airport on Friday, 24 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 2 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 Recife 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 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.

Flying from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 4 hours.

  • Recife's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Porto Alegre.

  • There are seven Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flights each week.

  • Your POA to REC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Azul is your gateway to exploring Recife (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Azul is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight is R 1,693. A return ticket right now is R 3,490. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Score cheap tickets from POA to REC by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Landing cheap flights from POA to REC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

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

Handy information about Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)

  • Of all flights leaving Salgado Filho International Airport, 76.68% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Salgado Filho International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near POA:

Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

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

  • Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Recife. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

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

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

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Recife in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Recife, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from POA to REC in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Maceio is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.

  • If there's time to check out another side of Brazil, consider Natal, about 257 kilometres north of Recife. Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas are the start of reasons to visit.

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