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Connecting route · Bolivia → Brazil

Flights from Santa Cruz to Recife

There are no direct flights from Santa Cruz to Recife. 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
VVIRECGRU

Santa Cruz to Recife at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Santa Cruz to Recife

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

1
SRZ Sao Paulo (GRU) REC
Leg 1: Boliviana de Aviación, GOL · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~7h 27m
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SRZ Rio de Janeiro (GIG) REC
Leg 1: Boliviana de Aviación · Leg 2: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL, LATAM Brasil
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
+1hRecife vs Santa Cruz
Currency in Recife
BRL
Airports
VVI → REC

Flights from Santa Cruz to Recife: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Cruz to Recife?
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 Santa Cruz to Recife?
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 Santa Cruz and Recife?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG). Boliviana de Aviación flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santa Cruz and Recife?
Santa Cruz: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). Recife: Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Recife?
Recife is 1 hour ahead of Santa Cruz.

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