Cheap Flights from SJC to REC: When to Fly from San Jose to Recife

 

The cheapest times to fly from SJC to REC are

• January 29th to February 11th
• March 5th to April 22nd (except the week of April 9th)
• May 7th to June 17th
• August 13th to November 4th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SJC to REC is mid to late August. Prices can be as high as $3716 for Saturday flights during late December, or as low as $1295 for Wednesday flights around mid to late August.

 

When to Fly to Recife

Flying from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Recife (REC) will usually cost between $1295 to $2770 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late August with an average ticket price of $1370. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $2815. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1445 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1602 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SJC to REC flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SJC to REC route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SJC to REC flight is more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from San Jose. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $290 (14%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1618. Return trip prices are from the REC to SJC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SJC to REC can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 12 hour 29 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking SJC to REC

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SJC to REC — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SJC to REC? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska, American, Azul, COPA, Delta, LATAM, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Guararapes Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6394 miles or 10290 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SJC to REC?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SJC to REC flight is about 12 hour 29 minutes.

How many flights go between San Jose, CA and Recife?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 13 available flights from SJC to REC.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.