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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Recife

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Recife Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 18,011. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Recife.R 7,068 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,068, select.
Recife.R 7,759 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,759, select.
Recife.R 8,425 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,425, select.
Recife.R 8,435 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,435, select.
Recife.R 8,659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,659, select.
Recife.R 10,418 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,418, select.
Recife.R 35,967 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Recife.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 35,967, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Recife

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Recife flights are currently cheapest in May.
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San Francisco International to Recife: Alternative routes

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

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San Francisco to Recife: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,068
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Recife: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Recife is R 16,839. 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 San Francisco International to Recife. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 16,839.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Recife.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Recife is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Recife Airport on Monday, 25 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Recife Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Recife.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of San Francisco.

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

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • At the moment, R 7,068 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,839. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to REC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

  • You won't have 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 change in price on cheap flights from SFO to REC.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

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 reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.

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

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Recife. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport for March if you want to go to Recife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to REC in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've seen Recife, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its popular sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another corner of Brazil, consider Natal, about 257 kilometres north of Recife. Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas are among the biggest draws.

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