Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Recife Airport (REC): what you need to know
Recife's timezone is UTC-3, making Recife five hours ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to REC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Recife Airport (REC)
R 8,175 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Recife Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 15,994. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to REC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Recife Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to REC.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Recife Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Recife Airport (REC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Recife Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near REC instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Recife Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and chase adventure across Recife and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Recife Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Recife Airport (REC) to central Recife
Recife Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Recife. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Recife Airport (REC)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Recife Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Recife in March.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Recife Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to REC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Ponta Negra Beach, Morro do Careca beach and Praia do Forte.
