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How to get fromCancún to Recifeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cancún to Recife by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Recife International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane plane CUN - REC
    16h 29m
    R$2,319–7,044

  2. Fly to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)plane plane CUN - JPA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa to Recife - TIPbus bus
    20h 4m
    R$1,910–7,250

  3. Fly to Campina Grande, drive

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Campina Grande (CPV)plane plane CUN - CPV
    2. Drive from Campina Grande (CPV) to Recife - TIPcar car
    18h 47m
    R$3,200–9,175

  4. Fly to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)plane plane CUN - MCZ
    2. Take the bus from Maceió to Recife - TIPbus bus
    23h 31m
    R$2,499–7,193

  5. Fly to Caruaru, bus

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Caruaru (CAU)plane plane CUN - CAU
    2. Take the bus from Caruaru to Recife - TIPbus bus
    25h 56m
    R$3,071–8,626

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
TicketR$2,231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,558 km
  • Duration: 16h 29m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Recife, Brazil?

JetBlue Airways, Azul, and two other airlines fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Recife International Airport (REC) once daily.

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