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Flights from Recife to Santa Cruz

There are no direct flights from Recife to Santa Cruz. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, about 7h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 27m
RECVVIGRU

Recife to Santa Cruz at a glance

Fastest journey7h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro

Best ways to fly from Recife to Santa Cruz

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
REC Sao Paulo (GRU) SRZ
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Boliviana de Aviación, GOL
One airline, one ticket ~7h 27m
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REC Rio de Janeiro (GIG) SRZ
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Boliviana de Aviación
Self-transfer likely ~8h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,240 km2,012 miles
Journey time
7h 27mestimate
Time difference
-1hSanta Cruz vs Recife
Currency in Santa Cruz
USD
Airports
REC → VVI

Flights from Recife to Santa Cruz: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Recife to Santa Cruz?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Recife to Santa Cruz?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,240 km.
Where do you change planes between Recife and Santa Cruz?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG). Azul Brazilian Airlines flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Recife and Santa Cruz?
Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC). Santa Cruz: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
What is the time difference between Recife and Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is 1 hour behind Recife.

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