Brazil Β· 1,323 miles (2,129 km)

Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (CGH) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (CGH): Azul, Gol and LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 1,323 miles (2,129 km) apart. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salvador, Maceio and Aracaju and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from REC to CGH

  • Azul logo
    AzulNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • Gol logo
    GolNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 4 programsWho books it
  • LATAM Airlines logo
    LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book REC to CGH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

REC to CGH with one stop

18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Salvador (SSA)Azul and Gol the whole way
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Maceio (MCZ)Azul the whole way
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Azul logo
  • Via Aracaju (AJU)Azul, then Gol
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
  • Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)Azul the whole way
    Azul logo
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Rio De Janeiro (GIG)Gol the whole way
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    Gol logo
  • Via Vitoria (VIX)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Ribeirao Preto (RAO)Azul, then LATAM Airlines and Gol
    Azul logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Gol logo
  • Via Joao Pessoa (JPA)Azul the whole way
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    Azul logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Uberlandia (UDI)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP)Azul, then LATAM Airlines and Gol
    Azul logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Gol logo
  • Via Brasilia (BSB)Gol, LATAM Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Azul logo
  • Via Natal (NAT)Azul the whole way
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Azul logo
  • Via Goiania (GYN)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Curitiba (CWB)Azul the whole way
    Azul logo
    Azul logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Fortaleza (FOR)Azul and LATAM Airlines the whole way
    Azul logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Gol logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Azul logo
See all 18 in Routes

REC to CGH: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from REC to CGH?

Azul, Gol and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (CGH).

How far is Recife from Sao Paulo by plane?

Recife (REC) and Sao Paulo (CGH) are 1,323 miles (2,129 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book REC to CGH award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Azul Fidelidade, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does REC to CGH cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for REC to CGH with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Recife and Sao Paulo?

The most direct connections are through Salvador (SSA), Maceio (MCZ), Aracaju (AJU), Belo Horizonte (CNF) and Rio De Janeiro (GIG). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azul through Salvador.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.