Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): what you need to know
The timezone in Recife is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your LAX to REC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
Currently, 212 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 575 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to REC, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX land on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near REC:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or National and explore beyond Recife's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) to central Recife
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Recife. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
January is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Recife in April.
The warmest month in Recife is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to REC in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Maceio is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Recife. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.
Around 257 kilometres north of Recife, Natal is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Fortaleza dos Reis Magos, Metropolitan Cathedral and Parque das Dunas.