Flying from Recife International Airport (REC) to New York: what you need to know
Recife International Airport is located in Recife. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, New York is two hours behind Recife.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your REC to New York flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
REC is about 8 kilometres from central Recife. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near REC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Recife International Airport to New York or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
Recife International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from REC touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Recife International Airport (REC) to New York
RM2,204 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Recife International Airport to New York flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM4,088. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from REC to New York if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Scoring cheap tickets from Recife International Airport to New York is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices throughout the month and pick up an awesome deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from REC to New York by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Recife International Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JFK:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from REC to New York.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Once your flight from Recife International Airport to New York has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to EWR. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your REC to New York flight:
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
You can find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Recife International Airport to New York has arrived. Central New York is about 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can get you there in around 55 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel near LGA. Check in to one of these stays after your REC to New York flight:
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your vehicle from LGA two weeks before your flight from Recife International Airport to New York for the most affordable rates.
The address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
July is the busiest month for flights from Recife International Airport to New York. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to New York in December.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Recife International Airport to New York plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REC to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Recife International Airport to New York, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your New York itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of New York. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
