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

Sydney to Recife: Alternative routes

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

Sydney to Recife: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$2,788
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Recife: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Recife is $3,262. 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 Sydney to Recife. But we found flights with one or more stops from $3,262.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Sydney to Recife.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Recife is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Recife Airport on Sunday, 10 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney 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, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Recife.

Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is 14 hours behind Sydney.

  • To ensure you catch your SYD to REC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

  • $2,788 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. Return flights start at $3,262. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to REC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SYD to REC.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • 69.62% of flights that depart Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

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

  • Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport to central Recife has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.

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

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Recife. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to REC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've seen Recife, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey about 193 kilometres south-west to Maceio to tick off its must-visit sights. From Parque municipal de Maceio to Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Natal is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres north of Recife. No trip is complete without a visit to Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.

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