Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) flights
An economy award from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (GRU): Azul, Gol and LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 1,305 miles (2,100 km) apart. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salvador, Maceio and Aracaju and more.
How many miles REC to GRU costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair PlusOn LATAM Airlines | 6,000 | $5–20 |
| American AAdvantageOn Gol | 7,500 | $5–20 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Azul | 10,000 | $33–48 |
| British Airways ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 11,000 | $5–20 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Azul | 11,000 | $5–370 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 11,000 | $5–20 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn LATAM Airlines | 15,000 | $5–20 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn LATAM Airlines | 15,900 | $5–20 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn LATAM Airlines | 17,500 | $5–20 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn LATAM Airlines | 23,000 | $5–20 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 25,000 | $5–20 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from REC to GRU
- AzulNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- GolNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book REC to GRU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Azul, Gol
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Azul, Gol
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Gol
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks LATAM Airlines
- Azul FidelidadeBooks Azul
- Delta SkyMilesBooks LATAM Airlines
- GOL SmilesBooks Gol
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks LATAM Airlines
REC to GRU with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salvador (SSA)Gol the whole way
- Via Maceio (MCZ)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Aracaju (AJU)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)Azul the whole way
- Via Rio De Janeiro (GIG)Gol the whole way
- Via Vitoria (VIX)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Ribeirao Preto (RAO)Azul, then LATAM Airlines and Gol
- Via Joao Pessoa (JPA)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Petrolina (PNZ)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Uberlandia (UDI)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Juazeiro Do Norte (JDO)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Brasilia (BSB)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP)Azul, then LATAM Airlines
- Via Natal (NAT)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
- Via Goiania (GYN)Azul, then Gol and LATAM Airlines
REC to GRU: common questions
How many miles does REC to GRU cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and British Airways Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from REC to GRU?
Azul, Gol and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Recife (REC) to Sao Paulo (GRU).
How far is Recife from Sao Paulo by plane?
Recife (REC) and Sao Paulo (GRU) are 1,305 miles (2,100 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 GRU 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.
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 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gol 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.