Flights Cancelled Across Brazil As Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Salvador, And More Cancel 48 And Delay 293 Flights, Disrupting LATAM, Azul Conecta, American Airlines, And Others

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July 15, 2026 7:31 AM

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Flight cancellations continued creating travel disruptions across Brazil, as 293 flight delays and 48 cancellations were recorded across major airports, with São Paulo-Guarulhos experiencing the highest delays, while São Paulo-Congonhas faced the highest cancellations, making them the country’s worst-hit airports. Among airlines, LATAM Brasil reported the most delays, followed by GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and Azul Brazilian Airlines. Flight operations were also disrupted at Santos Dumont (Rio de Janeiro), Tancredo Neves (Belo Horizonte), Viracopos (Campinas), Hercílio Luz (Florianópolis), Eduardo Gomes (Manaus), Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães (Salvador), Usiminas (Ipatinga) and Vitória da Conquista, affecting thousands of travelers across the country.

Hardest-Hit Brazilian Airports

São Paulo-Guarulhos

The country’s busiest airport recorded 114 delays and 3 cancellations, making it the most disrupted airport for delayed flights. LATAM Brasil accounted for the largest share of delays, while GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Azul Brazilian Airlines, LATAM, American Airlines, Avianca, and Copa Airlines also experienced operational disruptions.

São Paulo-Congonhas

With 71 delays and 14 cancellations, São Paulo-Congonhas recorded the highest number of cancellations nationwide. LATAM Brasil and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes experienced the greatest impact, while Azul Brazilian Airlines also reported delayed services.

Viracopos (Campinas)

Viracopos registered 29 delays and 4 cancellations. Most disruptions involved Azul Brazilian Airlines, while Azul Conecta and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes also recorded affected flights.

Tancredo Neves (Belo Horizonte)

The Belo Horizonte airport reported 26 delays and 6 cancellations. Azul Brazilian Airlines accounted for the largest number of delayed services, with additional disruptions affecting GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, LATAM Brasil, and TAP Air Portugal.

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães (Salvador)

Salvador recorded 22 delays and 2 cancellations. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes experienced the highest number of delays, followed by LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and Azul Conecta.

Santos Dumont (Rio de Janeiro)

The Rio de Janeiro airport recorded 14 delays and 10 cancellations. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes was the most affected carrier, while LATAM Brasil and Azul Brazilian Airlines also saw disrupted schedules.

Hercílio Luz (Florianópolis)

The airport handled 7 delays and 2 cancellations, with LATAM Brasil recording the highest number of disrupted flights, followed by GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

LATAM Brasil

LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of delays nationwide, with 111 delayed flights. The airline experienced disruptions at several major airports, including São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo-Congonhas, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Salvador, and Manaus.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

GOL recorded 75 delays and the highest number of cancellations at 24. The carrier faced widespread operational disruption across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Campinas, Florianópolis, and Manaus.

Azul Brazilian Airlines

Azul Brazilian Airlines reported 67 delays and 6 cancellations, with the largest impact seen at Viracopos and Tancredo Neves, alongside disruptions in São Paulo, Manaus, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and Ipatinga.

Azul Conecta

Azul Conecta recorded 9 cancellations, the second-highest total among all airlines, along with 4 delays. Its disruptions were concentrated in Campinas, Manaus, Salvador, and Vitória da Conquista.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check your airline’s latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Allow extra travel time if departing from busy airports such as São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo-Congonhas, or other major terminals experiencing operational disruption.
• Keep notifications enabled through your airline’s mobile app or email alerts.
• If your flight is cancelled, contact your airline promptly to discuss available rebooking or refund options.
• Keep boarding passes, receipts, and travel documents readily available in case assistance is required.
• If connecting through another Brazilian airport, confirm that onward flights remain on schedule before continuing your journey.

Why Flights Are Being Cancelled And Delayed?

Flight schedules are being affected by a combination of operational challenges and unfavorable weather conditions. Local weather conditions, reduced visibility, low cloud ceilings, air traffic flow restrictions, aircraft rotation issues, and crew scheduling adjustments all can contribute to slower airport operations. These factors reduce departure and arrival efficiency throughout the day, forcing airlines to delay flights and, in some cases, cancel services to maintain safe operations and keep aircraft and crews properly positioned across their networks.

Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays

The latest wave of disruptions in Brazil has affected travelers flying with LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Azul Conecta, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and TAP Air Portugal. The busiest impacts were concentrated in São Paulo, while Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Manaus, Campinas, and Florianópolis also experienced notable operational interruptions. As airlines continue working to restore normal schedules, passengers traveling through these cities are encouraged to monitor updates closely and stay in contact with their carriers before heading to the airport.

Data Verification Notice

The Data is extensively curated by me with figures derived from Flightaware dated 14th July 9:32 pm ET USA

Primary Source: Real-time data aggregated via FlightAware.

Verification Protocol: Statistics are cross-checked by our human editorial desk. Timestamped logs and feed snapshots are securely archived internally to maintain historical accuracy.

Note: Real-time tracking figures represent active airspace data and may experience minor variances from local airport terminal gates. 

Travelers are advised to check respective airline and airports for more latest information and updates